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How to Spot a Fake IWC Watch

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  • last reply by mot 25 Oct 2018
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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3208 posts
    18 Jul 2018, 10:01 p.m. 18 Jul 2018, 10:01 p.m.
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    From  what I can see, it looks good. 

    1. Does it have the box and all the papers?
    2. Why do you suspect the authenticity?
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    Tilo
    Master 3262 posts
    18 Jul 2018, 11:31 p.m. 18 Jul 2018, 11:31 p.m.
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    Are you sure you bought that watch preowned without being sure about its authenticity?

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    Mr. Gx Chong
    Apprentice 7 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 5:22 a.m. 19 Jul 2018, 5:22 a.m.
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    A friend of mine needs help and sold this to me without box and paper. So its genuine right?

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3208 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 6:39 a.m. 19 Jul 2018, 6:39 a.m.
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    Get the box and papers from your friend. 
    Find out where he bought it from. Maybe he got it from a friend or an uncle!
    If the deal seems too good to be true, well, it probably is too good to be true. 

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    Mr. Gx Chong
    Apprentice 7 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 8:03 a.m. 19 Jul 2018, 8:03 a.m.
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    According to him, he got it as a gift from his uncle. That is an expensive gift if its a gen.

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    Tilo
    Master 3262 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 12:30 p.m. 19 Jul 2018, 12:30 p.m.
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    You've got an image from the backside as well?

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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 3:37 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 3:37 p.m.
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    the strap looks brand new....

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    Ben
    Master 1982 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 11:03 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 11:03 p.m.
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    Gxgxgx has written:

    According to him, he got it as a gift from his uncle. That is an expensive gift if its a gen.
    The watch looks real but the story is suspect. Why give a gift of such a rare and expensive watch like this without the box? Check the functions of the watch - if the flyback chronograph is fully functional, the watch is prbably real - stolen, gifted or otherwise!

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    Mr. Gx Chong
    Apprentice 7 posts
    21 Jul 2018, 2:03 a.m. 21 Jul 2018, 2:03 a.m.
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    Ben has written:
    Gxgxgx has written:

    According to him, he got it as a gift from his uncle. That is an expensive gift if its a gen.
    The watch looks real but the story is suspect. Why give a gift of such a rare and expensive watch like this without the box? Check the functions of the watch - if the flyback chronograph is fully functional, the watch is prbably real - stolen, gifted or otherwise!
     Thats what i suspect as well, i did the flyback function, but it reset too fast and unable notice.

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    Mr. Fernando Messias
    Apprentice 1 post
    19 Aug 2018, 8:25 a.m. 19 Aug 2018, 8:25 a.m.
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    Hi guys!
    i have this purchase oportunity. Im new to this wathes but i really love them.
    Still my consern is if its a fake or not, can you help?
    All fakes have box and paperwork too?
    Anyone has this model so that the copy can be easily spotted?

    here are some photos:
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    Thanks to all for your time and feedback!

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3584 posts
    19 Aug 2018, 9:37 a.m. 19 Aug 2018, 9:37 a.m.
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    from what I see on the pictures, it looks ok to me. More important : do you know and trust the seller ?

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    Ms. sara luck
    Apprentice 3 posts
    3 Sep 2018, 8:24 a.m. 3 Sep 2018, 8:24 a.m.
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    Thanks for sharing

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    Mr. jood clarino
    Apprentice 2 posts
    20 Sep 2018, 5:02 p.m. 20 Sep 2018, 5:02 p.m.
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    Hi,

    I'm a noob in IWC and I need help in identifying if this watch is a genuine or a replica. And if someone can explain in details why. All answers are much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance!

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3208 posts
    20 Sep 2018, 6:23 p.m. 20 Sep 2018, 6:23 p.m.
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    If these are your pictures, they are not good enough to judge anything, but those hands are wrong. 
    If these are from the seller, he is obscuring them on purpose.........

    Run away.........

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    Ben
    Master 1982 posts
    20 Sep 2018, 10:18 p.m. 20 Sep 2018, 10:18 p.m.
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    joodclarino has written:

    Hi,

    I'm a noob in IWC and I need help in identifying if this watch is a genuine or a replica. And if someone can explain in details why. All answers are much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance!

    I'm sorry but I won't give you the details. I will, however, concur that this is indeed a fake.

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    Mr. jood clarino
    Apprentice 2 posts
    20 Sep 2018, 11:41 p.m. 20 Sep 2018, 11:41 p.m.
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    Mark Fleminger has written:

    If these are your pictures, they are not good enough to judge anything, but those hands are wrong. 
    If these are from the seller, he is obscuring them on purpose.........

    Run away.........

    Thank you for your response Mark. 

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    Ms. Sarah Lawrence
    Apprentice 2 posts
    25 Sep 2018, 8:51 p.m. 25 Sep 2018, 8:51 p.m.
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    Ms. Sarah Lawrence
    Apprentice 2 posts
    25 Sep 2018, 8:54 p.m. 25 Sep 2018, 8:54 p.m.
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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3208 posts
    25 Sep 2018, 9:04 p.m. 25 Sep 2018, 9:04 p.m.
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    Hi Lawro_3586
    Before we go on, let me ask you a question. 
    Does the watch you display give you an impression of quality and fine workmanship?

    Your answer lies within these clues. 

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    Mr. christian fattah
    Apprentice 1 post
    21 Oct 2018, 6:14 p.m. 21 Oct 2018, 6:14 p.m.
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    Hi folks, 

    whats your take on this 377714? I have hard time to find good tails for the reps. Got it from chrono24, maybe im paranoid but something feel fishy. Appreciate all inputs.

    Edit: what disturbs me most is the gap between the lug and strap and the warranty is missing infromtion about the Authorised Agent, the signature and official stamp.

    Thanks

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    Mr. Rob Lam
    Apprentice 3 posts
    25 Oct 2018, 6:03 a.m. 25 Oct 2018, 6:03 a.m.
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    Has anyone seen a Cal.88 without serial numbers and markings like this one?

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