Never be cheated, always go for the original premium watch.
With market place, chances are more to get a duplicate watch while you are looking for the Original. It’s always recommended to know the qualities of the original watch to avoid being cheated. Read to know about Certificate of Authenticity and more.
Watches are always a sign of one’s identity and character. Watches have evolved over time to an ornament worn by both men and women. The watch market is more spread now. Watch has become more like a piece of expensive jewellery. Watches aren’t just a time device, it’s a sign of luxury. You can get your desired watch from various online stores or watch dealers from your city. But then, are you sure about the Genuineness of the watch you buy? If you are in possession of a premium watch, then you need to ascertain its authenticity. Counterfeit watches are now roaming in almost every market place. For an ordinary man/woman, it would be very difficult to find if his/her watch is a counterfeit. There are few ways with which you can determine if your watch is an original or duplicate.
Determining the originality of watch in Trivandrum can be a task, but if you know it, then you won’t lose your hard earned money. Here are a few ways to check the authenticity of your watch:
1.Certificate of Authenticity
Most premium watch in Trivandrum come with a certificate of authenticity. It certifies that the watch you buy is original and is made by the brand with the collection name. Premium brands trade on the heritage value of their watch.
The certificate is unique and therefore, it should be kept safe along with the watch. Make sure you ask for the certificate with the seller. In case, you decide to sell off the watch after a while, the certificate of Authenticity will be useful for you to make the trade.
2. Price
Premium watches are very expensive compared to common watches. Premium watchmakers take the pride in manufacturing watches out of the fine quality of material, the precision mechanism, and the quality of diamonds, platinum and gold. Clearly, premium watches aren’t for all but for the elite and hard-earned people.
Expect to pay a handsome amount to get your desired watch. Premium watch prices are expensive and would definitely burn your pocket. Which is the reason why you need to check for the certificate of Authenticity while you purchase a premium watch!
3.Retailer
Before you choose a retailer to purchase your premium watch, make sure that the retailer is authorised to sell the watch brand. Every premium watch brand will want to protect the reputation, quality and desirability of the watch. Premium watches won’t be available at every shop. You need to check for the authorized retailers on the brand webpage so that you are sure you are getting a genuine one.
You can always contact the brand and check if the watch you got is what they made!
4. Error
Counterfeit comes in different ways and the most common error would be the brand name or a slight intentional mistake on prints. Therefore, always check for finer details. Check for the brand name and how it is spelt. Ignore the low-quality pictures where spellings are obscure, therefore, always closely exam the prints inside the watch.
You can obtain the right information about the watch from the manufacturer’s website. You can cross exam the information before buying one.
5. Weight
Weigh your watch. Premium watches are mostly heavier compared to the duplicate ones. This is because of the weight of gold is much greater than that of base metal used to make the duplicate one.
Premium watches made out of stainless steel are much heavier than the other watches. Stainless steel is used as a base metal in a few premium brands
6. Packing
All premium watches in Trivandrum are securely packed. Each watch brand has a unique way of opening up the pack to ensure that the watch wasn’t taken out earlier. Broken sealed watches can be second hand or may be fake.
It is therefore important to ask the retailer about the seal and open the box yourselves before use.
7. Details
You need to check certain details before finally purchasing your watch. Check for the right model number and the serial number of the watch. Incorrect model numbers can be fake watches. You can check online to know various serial numbers used by counterfeits. Cross check the numbers to ascertain the authenticity of the watch.
It is also noticed that there can be colour discrepancies. Fake watches will be off-coloured metal or colours that are different from the original one.
8. Functionality
Premium watches aren’t just a time device. They have multiple utilities and therefore, performs many other functions too. Check the movements of subdials, valves, chronograph and time zone settings of the watch.
That’s it. Happy shopping for your favourite premium watch.
