Replica watches are high-quality copies of some of the most popular watches on the market, they’re often made using similar materials and techniques as the originals, but at a fraction of the price.
However, it’s important to know what to look for when buying a replica watch so you don’t wind up with a fake that looks nothing like what you wanted or expected.
Crystal
- Mineral crystals:
- The most common type of crystal used in luxury replica rolex watches, it’s scratch resistant, but not shatterproof.
- Hardlex Crystal:
A type of mineral crystal that’s more scratch resistant than a regular mineral crystal, but not as strong as sapphire or synthetic sapphire crystals.
- Sapphire Crystal:
The second hardest natural material after moissanite, sapphire is a very durable material for watches and can be found in both men’s and women’s watches depending on the model.
It is also one of the most expensive materials to use because it has high demand from customers who want their watch face to look crystal clear without scratches or smudges getting in the way.
Movement
- Movement
The movement of a watch is its engine and it truly determines whether or not your watch will be worth the money you spend. There are several different types of movements, including: Swiss, Japanese, Asian, ETA and Quartz, your decision should be based on what type of movement best suits your needs.
- Swiss Movement
Swiss movements are considered some of the finest in all of watchmaking because they’re made to a high standard by one brand or another; thus they have an incredibly long lifespan. They tend to be more expensive than other types but that’s because they last longer and have higher quality components than others do.
Caseback
The caseback is the back of the watch, and it houses various components of the movement. The caseback also often has more information engraved on it. The most common engravings are:
- Serial number: This number is used to identify each individual piece of a given model. If you have a limited edition or special edition watch, you may want to make sure that your serial number matches up with the other casebacks in your collection so that they all match up together when viewed from behind.
- Model Number: This is usually only found on special editions or limited editions and gives information about what type of material was used in producing this particular version of your favorite timepiece brand’s product line.
- Movement: Some watches will also show off their movement by putting it on display through transparent glass on their casebacks; while others will simply let some light pass through so that people can see how much battery power remains inside.
Dial
Look for a dial that has a high-quality finish. When the dial is made, it needs to be polished and finished to be of top quality. The best watches have their dials hand polished using different grades of abrasives and polishing machines. This process removes imperfections on the surface of the metal, such as scratches or uneven coloring, resulting in an even, shiny look on all surfaces of your watch’s face.
Hands
Hands and hour markers should be luminous, if the watch has a date window, the hand that shows it should be the same color as all other hour markers and hands on the dial.
The second hand’s tip should be red or orange, and all other hands must have some sort of contrast to them, such as being black or white against a navy blue dial with silver trim.
