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Grading The Types Of Replicas
 


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Many websites state they carry "super duper", "triple++", "elite" or whatever pops into their heads. Simply put, dealers or websites want to stand out from the crowded internet.

With a only small differences with the grades we try to break through the smoke and mirrors.

The below is confirmed types of replicas regardless of what the dealers call them.


 

 
Swiss Top of the "food chain" or the best watch you can get without buying the real name brand watch.

Only two different Swiss models available, with 25 jewels or 27 jewels. Older watches with less details are the 25 jewels movements. 27 Jewels are a newer production line with less flaws.

Keep in mind the higher the jewel count, the number of jewels, the smoother the sweeping second hand is. One exception to a Swiss model is the Daytonas that feature a knockoff copy of a Breitling movement that is 31 jewels.

Swiss models will always feature true 18K gold, White gold or even Platinum at times. Check each model for sale to see if they are solid metals or just wrapped.


 

Zenith Newest movements to the replica market that is a smart buy. These model lines feature the same type of Zenith movements used in real name brand watches.

Featuring the 31 jewels movements they carry the same power reserve as a real name brand watch.

Metals are not solid like the Swiss replicas but all are wrapped under a solid stainless steel base.


 

Japanese Most common watch movement found on the internet. Many dealers build up their detail but generally the lifetime of the movements quickly dismiss much of the watches' value.

Common tale is also dealers sending out Japanese in place of Swiss models. Hopeful the customers will not be able to tell many dealers based overseas use this ploy for selling lower priced "Swiss".

Japanese movements range from 21 to 17 jewels. Never is a watch under $200 going to feature and higher jewel count than 21.


 

Asian Welcome to the watch that started it all. First out in the late 70's to even this date one can still buy a Asian 17 jewel or the famous Quartz models.

Asians models are famous for having obvious flaws like clear or glass casing, in order to see the swinging movements. Common flaw is no screws in the band and just metal wrapped around itself to make the band.

Pricing is relative to quality of the watch. What do you expect under $150?