Checking the authenticity of a AP Royal Oak Offshore

[justfun]

When buying a used AP how can I check that the sell is actually providing me with an authentic watch, has anyone ever come across a copy that has a box\manual etc?

[kazste]

boxes and manuals are extremely easy to get hold of and does not in anyway confirm the identity of the watch.

if selling a watch i will always sell it newly serviced which proves the watch to be real as the manufacturer would obviously not service a replica watch.

best option may be to ask to take it down to a retailer and pay for a insurance quote.

[Dominic H]

justfun said:

When buying a used AP how can I check that the sell is actually providing me with an authentic watch, has anyone ever come across a copy that has a box\manual etc?

Evening JF,

Do you have a link to the item in question?
Or give me a call over the weekend, if you need any advice....

Dom H

[cyberface]

AP make their own movements. This bit makes it easy, because counterfeiters have to make do with a 7750 to get the chrono functions, and the 7750s are well known. The dial spacing and (especially) thickness of the watch are the tells with the ROO.

I remember reading a detailed side-by-side comparison between the current 'best' replica and a genuine ROO on the net somewhere... it's close but the 7750 watch is thicker and you or a dealer *should* be able to spot the fake without having to open it up.

Now if it was a Hublot Big Bang even the ADs can't tell whether the watches are fake or genuine...

[Trommel]

cyberface said:

Now if it was a Hublot Big Bang

Yes.