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3 quickest ways to spot fake Audemars Piguet
1. Case Thickness
Authentic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (reference 15400) has a case thickness of 9.8mm (0.38 inches).
For other models, refer to Audemars Piguet’s official specifications.
Counterfeit AP Royal Oak watches often have a thicker case.
Fake versions of the 15400 model typically measure 10.5-11mm (0.41-0.43 inches) in thickness.
2. Tapisserie
Counterfeit Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches typically feature squares that are embossed abruptly, lacking smooth transitions.
The embossing on fakes appears crisper and more irregular.
Authentic Royal Oak watches boast smoothly embossed squares.
Genuine models display elegant and consistent square embossing, fading seamlessly, in contrast to fakes where squares are often too pronounced and lack uniformity.
3. Bezel Screws
The counterfeit watch features eight bezel screws varying in thickness, depth, and placement.
Some screws on the fake are engraved deeper than others.
However, the majority of screws on the counterfeit Royal Oak are not as deeply set as on the original.
The authentic watch maintains perfect symmetry and consistency in its screws, matching in depth, size, and width to the flathead screwdriver line.
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