When some counterfeits look nearly identical to the real thing, it can be difficult to identify a real Movado watch, so how can you be certain you are purchasing an authentic piece for your next party?
There are many ways you can lessen your chances of coming across a counterfeit in the first place, whether you are looking to make a deal online or inside a retail store.
First, look at the price. If the watch model you are purchasing is significantly underpriced, then it may be reduced to move quickly. This is the first step to learning how to spot a fake, and may be a sign that the watch is counterfeit, or worse, stolen. The best way to see if it is underpriced is to research the watch under a few different popular retailers, starting with the authorized manufacturer themselves.
Second, is the watch in the original box? While a watch without the original box does not automatically mean that it is a counterfeit, as sometimes the box is discarded or damaged, having the piece inside the original box can help alleviate any concerns that the watch may be counterfeit.
Next, pay close attention to the type of event. Even when you purchase from a well-known watch retailer, they may be selling counterfeit stock without identifying that fact. It’s much more common than a lot of people give it credit for, unfortunately. Just keep in mind that no watch of real value is going to be sold on clearance or during a flash-sale – so if you see a high-end Movado in one of these sales, there is a good chance it isn’t worth as much as it should be.
Lastly, look over the finer details. Is the inside serial number correct? Is the logo correct, and placed cleanly? Is the lettering off, or are there mistakes in the placements and angles? These finer mistakes in each service detail can give away a counterfeit better and more often than anything else.
How to Tell a Real Movado Watch from a Fake?
It’s easy to see why people would want to counterfeit a Movado, as it is reasonably priced for the demand to be high and the luxury design and quality is unlike any other. Fortunately for timepiece collectors, however, the internet is a powerful tool that can help find a counterfeit straightaway.
Movado sets themselves apart in the attention to detail on every part of the watch. Many watches simply focus on the dial or face and case, considering that is what many people will be looking at for the core functionality of a timepiece.
This watchmaker, on the other hand, has refined every detail of the timepiece from the bracelet to the clasps, dials, and casing.
To learn how to distinguish a real timepiece from a fake, you should follow these steps:
1.Examine the face.Does the face say “Swiss MOVADO Made” or “Swiss Made”? You’re in the clear. A “Swiss MOVADO Quartz” is likely a counterfeit to check into further. Swiss MOVADO Made is the only thing that should be on the face.
2.Look for the brand logo.
Check the inside of the casing; there should be a brand logo in all caps, precisely printed to avoid sloppiness or blemishes.
3.Cross-reference the serial number.
Once you have located the serial number on the inside of the casing, you can cross-reference it by calling a brand representative. If the serial number is valid, the representative will confirm this with you over the phone.
4.Keep an eye on the market.
The price points for authentic wristwatches will always give you a point of reference for how much you should be paying for a real timepiece. If the price deviates significantly lower from that, then there is a chance that you are purchasing a counterfeit timepiece.
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