At Replicaza, our replica is a copy that is relatively indistinguishable from the original. One definition of "replica" has emerged that defines one as a copy of an original object, that can only be made by the original company (or corporate descendent) of the firm that made the original object-any other sort of copy of an original object would be called a "reproduction" instead. When it comes to luxury watches Switzerland is the country with the highest prestige and quality standards.Swiss replica watches usually come with a Swiss ETA movement, same movement as most of the authentic luxury watches. Swiss ETA movement: ETA SA Manufacture Hologere Suisse is one of the world's largest manufacturers of watches and movements. Backed by more than two centuries of specialist knowledge, ETA supplies watchmakers all around the globe.
What Does The Finest And Highest Quality Swiss Replica Entail?
Markings/Engravings
The average person can be fooled by replicas that lack some of the more minute markings of a genuine designer watch. Collectors and appraisers can easily recognize watches as fakes if the finer details differ from the originals. A genuine Swiss replica will always have the exact markings of the original. There are way too many markings on the thousands of replica watches out there to go into detail for each and every one. It is always up to you to research the particular watch you’re interested in buying. What follows is a guide to the most common engravings that will help you distinguish poor from quality replicas.
Rear Cases:
The first thing you need to notice are markings and engravings on replica watches that aren’t actually on the original model. For instance, apart from a few special edition exceptions, Rolex does not engrave the rear case of their watches. Genuine Rolex watches are either: solid and unmarked, or have a green hologram sticker on the rear case that displays the Rolex logo and serial number. Be on the lookout for green stickers that are not holograms. In addition, there are cheap replicas with engraved rear cases like these below:
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Another common giveaway is a see-through rear case (also known as a skeleton case) which allows you to see the watch’s movement. Not to date has Rolex made a watch with a transparent rear case:
Pay attention because some other commonly replicated watch dealers do make watches with engraved or see-through rear cases. For instance, Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (pictured below). A common mark of Omega watches is an engraved picture and serial number on the rear case.
Case, Crown, Dial and Bracelet Engravings:
The Bracelet and CaseAll genuine Swiss replica Rolex's will have a Rolex crown logo engraved on the clasp and a laser-etched Rolex crown on the crystal above 6 o’clock whenever the original model does. Most Rolexes have the model number engraved at the 12 o’clock position on the case between the lugs. The serial number is engraved under the 6 o’clock position.
Many of the watch models with stainless steel bracelets have specific engravings on the bracelet clasp. On Omega stainless steel models the clasp is always engraved with the Omega logo. The Rolex crown logo is engraved on the clasp of many Rolex models such as the Daytona below. Ensure that this marking is on the watch you purchase.
Swiss ReplicaThe crown is the knob used to set the time on a watch. The crown of a Rolex watch will either have the Rolex crown engraved or a jewel set directly into it. Rolex uses a one piece crown with the Rolex logo at the end. With a cheap replica, the logo is glued on after the watch is made. This creates a visible seam between the crown and the glued cap. Current Rolex watches have three dots below the emblem on the crown indicating triple-lock capability. On some cheap replica the dots are missing as seen below:
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Swiss ReplicaThe dial is the most prominent aspect of the watch. The way to decipher quality from cheap replica here is in the materials used and the fine details. Is the color of the dial exactly like the original? Is the font of the date display exactly alike? The numbers in the date bubble of a Rolex should be exactly in the center of the magnified Cyclops lens. On virtually all replicas the date will either be high or low in the date window:
Genuine Rolex, Cheap Replica, ReplicazaAlso, as the date and day change with an original Rolex or a genuine Swiss replica, they snap into position. With a cheaper replica, they slowly move into position. This means that as the time gets closer to midnight you’ll start to see the date slowly roll over to the next day. With Rolexes, the change is instantaneous.
Cheap replica dealers will sometimes substitute components like this with materials from a different watch model to save money. It is either that, or they just haven’t done their research. The Daytona in the cheap replica picture below has hands from a Day-Date model, which are flat at the tips rather than rounded:
Genuine Rolex, Cheap Replica, ReplicazaBrowse other sites to find out what the dial should look like. Check also for embossing and logos that should be on the watch face.
The length of the hands on a Rolex watch should reach the second markers. On many replicas it is short by two to three millimeters. The illuminated circle on the second hand should also exactly hit the top of the12 o’clock triangle.
Movement and Mechanism
There are Japanese and other Asian grades of mechanisms as well as automatic and quartz movements. Think of the mechanism as the engine of a car. It’s what’s under the hood that counts.
Genuine Swiss replica watches have real Swiss ETA movement made in Switzerland. The watches are either assembled there or shipped to Japan or Asia for assembly, but the watch mechanism is always Swiss. You’ll typically find that this is a 25 or 27 jewel automatic movement system. Beware of claims of 31 jewel or 33 jewel movement which doesn’t exist (and if it does, it’s not ETA).
The number of jewels in the movement refers to the microscopic increments in the gear that spins the watch hands. (Think pixels in a computer image). ETA movement creates a smooth sweeping second hand with no stop/start or tick-tick movement. The increments (like pixels) should be indiscernible by the human eye.
Another aspect of genuine ETA movement is the hacking mechanism. This mechanism makes the second hand stop moving when the crown is pulled out to set or adjust the time. If the second hand keeps moving, the watch doesn’t have the hacking mechanism that is present in the authentic version.
Watches that do not have genuine ETA movement may be unreliable. You won’t know unless you know the company that manufactured them. The automatic movement could slow or speed up over time, or eventually stop entirely. Watches made with ETA movement have durable and precise instrumentation. Some retailers will claim to carry watches with ETA movement, but they’re actually mechanisms made in Asia. Do your homework, contact them, read what others have said about their products and get a guarantee. If they’ve skimped on the mechanism, your watch will stop working within short order. A genuine Swiss replica, not only will look magnificent, it will work magnificently as well.
Materials
Using common sense, you can make your own judgments quite easily when it comes to discerning the materials used in quality watch construction. For instance, do you think a solid gold watch would be on sale for $400? Of course, never. Are fantastic replicas available in triple-wrapped 18K gold? Yes, they are, in fact, many authentic designer watches are commonly made with triple-wrapped gold. More than anything, materials affect the price of the watch. Your primary considerations when it comes to materials are how they affect the weight, appearance and durability of the watch.
Bracelet/Case Materials
Gold: Things to consider when looking to buy a gold watch are color, weight and whether or not it’s plated, solid or triple wrapped. Be aware that Rolex and Cartier in particular often use pink hued gold or common yellow gold. A gold that is too shiny or the wrong color will be a dead giveaway. True gold shouldn’t fade whereas plated gold will eventually wear off to reveal the steel beneath it. A faded gold bracelet will render a watch disagreeable and unwearable. Gold Swiss watches are triple-wrapped 18K gold which means the gold is 100% real and is layered thickly enough that it won’t fade.
Two-tone refers to models with integrated stainless steel and gold bracelets. Two-tone Swiss replicas require less gold, but should still be genuine solid 18K gold and 440 grade stainless steel. All full gold Swiss models are triple-wrapped 18K gold. Remember that a solid gold watch would cost thousands of dollars to manufacture, and even luxury watch designers generally use triple-wrapped gold unless it’s a $25 to $50 000 special model they’re selling. Be careful of retailers claiming to sell solid gold watches at substandard prices.
Solid stainless steel Swiss replicas are durable 440 grade stainless steel. This is forged steel that is extremely durable, weighted material. Only 440 steel will have the exact weight and durability of the originals. Only forged top quality steel is virtually dent and scratch proof and can withstand intense underwater pressure. The first giveaway in this case is the weight. The density of the metal is what determines its quality. On the cheaper end, some companies may use alloys (mixed metals) which can really affect the strength and appearance of the bracelet. Be on the lookout for bracelets that have too much shine, or conversely, are too dull looking. Besides appearance, a more malleable, weak, metal will easily dent or scratch, and will be too lightweight. Some retailers will sell plated stainless steel that is stuffed with weights and cheaper metals. If you’re paying for a Swiss replica, this is unacceptable. It has to be 440 grade stainless steel.
Bracelet Links
A common shortcut taken by Rolex replica dealers is to use pins as links on the bracelet instead of threaded screws like the originals. This is extremely important: Not only will it give away the fake immediately, it makes adjusting the bracelet size a terrible hassle. Swiss replicas have the same, exact threaded screws as authentic Rolexes. The screws can be easily removed and adjusted. Pins are a dead giveaway for cheap watches.
Crystal
The crystal is the dome over the face of the watch. The consideration here is whether or not it is genuine sapphire crystal or if it is mineral crystal, a similar but duller and weaker glass. A very cheap replica may have standard glass or even plastic. Sapphire crystal has a hardness rating only slightly less than diamond. It is an exceptionally strong glass used by all the designer watchmakers and genuine Swiss replica dealers. The reason is that it is scratch proof, impeccably clear and glare resistant. Take advantage of our warranty period and take the watch into a jeweler to ask if it is sapphire crystal. If it’s not, simply return it back.
Features
You will need to familiarize yourself with the special features of the watch model you are purchasing. You want to ensure that your replica will look exactly like the original and have all of the same functions.
Swiss replica watches should be impermeable to 30 meters. This is extreme water resistance to have available for the average person. The depth refers to the pressure the crystal, crown, seal and components can handle before cracking or leaking. What’s important to most people is to know whether the watch can put up with rain, swimming, dishwashing and showering. This is an essential aspect of a Swiss replica. You don’t want to end up with a broken watch because you forgot to take it off in the bath. Therefore, pay attention to what retailers say about water resistance. A watch retailer who warns against wearing your watch in the shower is honest, but not selling Swiss, or even Japanese, replicas.
Every Swiss replica will have a rubber seal system around the lugs and crown.Rolex models featuring the triple-lock crown (e.g. Submariner, Sea Dweller and Daytona) utilize an extra seal among the threads of the winding crown’s tube. This gasket resembles a black O-ring and is visible when the crown is fully unscrewed. This is essential for the watch to be waterproof. As shown below, many replicas don’t have this seal, but instead have basic screw-down threads.
Genuine Rolex, Cheap Replica, ReplicazaChronographs/ Tachometer Functions
Many sport and professional models of designer watches have chronograph functions. Particularly Omega, Breitling and Rolex have developed very precise and complicated mechanisms for simultaneous time keeping. The original Rolex Daytona, for instance, has 3 chronographs on the dial which measure distinct time intervals. A Swiss replica with genuine ETA movement will have the correct functioning chronographs. Before you purchase a watch, inquire into chronograph functions. If you purchase a watch and one or all of the tachometer functions don’t work, use your warranty to return it immediately. It’s possible to find yourself with low end Asian replicas with the chronograph dials just there for show. It depends on what you want. If you’re reading this, you probably want a watch that has those functions and you want them to work.
Keep in mind that specific professional models, like those that Breitling, Panerai and Omega produces, that are tested for use in deep ocean diving and trips to outer space, you won’t find a replica anywhere with those same capabilities. An honest dealer will be upfront about the workings of the watches they carry. After all, not many of us are out there buying replicas for trips to the moon. A Swiss replica will have highly advanced functions for everyday use. Again, as with these claims of solid gold replica watches, be realistic and look out for dealers with outrageous claims. If they say the watch will work in orbit, they probably know you won’t be headed out into space anytime soon.
Luminox/Luminor
Luminox is the Rolex name for self-luminescent or glow-in-the-dark hour markers. It comes from the Luminor Technology developed by Panerai for high visibility in underwater darkness. Most every Panerai model as well as certain Rolex models will have a Luminor or Luminox dial which will glow an iridescent green when it’s dark out. In most cases Panerai has Luminor in the name of the watch model. Often you can tell by the pictures on a site (that is, if quality pictures are available) whether or not a specific replica dealer has luminescent dials. Take a look at the photo below the 6 is well lit and is white whereas the 9 is beginning to glow green to counteract the shadow that’s cast on it. In full darkness, this watch dial will glow bright green.
Swiss ReplicaMany models have a magnification device over the date called a Cyclops. This small lens makes the date easier to view at a glance. Because of the depth of the face under the crystal or because of poor magnification, some replica watches don’t show a true 2.5x magnification. For a quality Swiss replica, the image of the date should nearly fill the Cyclops lens. This Cyclops lens should also have a sharp edge where it meets the sapphire crystal. This is hard to see with the naked eye, but can be felt for and found quite easily by running your fingers over the lens.
Genuine Rolex, Cheap Replica, ReplicazaReplica Joint has mastered replicating watches over the years to bring you the finest quality available on the net at the best possible prices. We offer Swiss and only Swiss replicas. When you put on a Swiss replica watch, no one should be able to tell that it’s a replica. If it can fool a watchmaker, it’s a genuine Swiss replica.
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