How to Spot diffrance between Audemars Piguet replica and oringal watch

Meera Gamang
Apr 1
2 min read

Spotting the difference between an Audemars Piguet (AP) replica and an original AP watch requires a close inspection of details, materials, and craftsmanship. Here’s how you can differentiate a real AP watch from a fake:

1. Weight & Material Quality

Original AP: Made from high-quality stainless steel, titanium, gold, or platinum, making it feel significantly heavy and solid.
Replica AP: Uses lower-quality metals or alloys, making it feel much lighter and cheaper in hand.

2. Case & Finishing

Original AP: The case features an ultra-fine brushed and polished finish with sharp, precise edges, especially on the Royal Oak’s octagonal bezel.
Replica AP: Often has rough edges, inconsistent polishing, or a shinier, less refined finish.

3. Screws on the Bezel (Royal Oak & Offshore)

Original AP: The hexagonal screws on the bezel are perfectly aligned and sit flush with the bezel.
Replica AP: Screws may be misaligned, unevenly positioned, or too deep/shallow in the bezel.

4. Dial & Tapisserie Pattern

Original AP: The dial features an intricate "Tapisserie" pattern (checkerboard texture) that is perfectly aligned and consistent.
Replica AP: The pattern is often off-center, too deep, or incorrectly sized.

5. Date Window & Font

Original AP: The date window is well-proportioned and has a unique font with precise spacing.
Replica AP: The date font is often incorrect, misaligned, or positioned too close to the edge.

6. Logo & Engravings

Original AP: The "Audemars Piguet" logo is sharply engraved or applied with precision.
Replica AP: Logos can appear faded, misaligned, or have low-quality printing.

7. Caseback Engraving

Original AP: The caseback has deep, clean engravings with a well-defined "Audemars Piguet" logo and reference number.
Replica AP: Engravings are often shallow, rough, or incorrect in font and spacing.

8. Movement & Second Hand

Original AP: Uses in-house automatic movements with a smooth-sweeping second hand.
Replica AP: Often has a ticking second hand or a rough, uneven sweep.

9. Lume & Night Visibility

Original AP: Uses high-quality luminous material that glows brightly in the dark.
Replica AP: Has weak or uneven lume that fades quickly.

10. Price & Documentation

Original AP: Comes with official box, certificate, and warranty card with unique serial numbers.
Replica AP: Often lacks proper documentation or comes with fake papers.

11. Water Resistance

Original AP: Fully water-resistant (depending on the model) and passes strict waterproof tests.
Replica AP: Most replicas are not properly sealed and will likely fail a water test.

12. Verification by a Professional

If you’re still unsure, take it to an authorized Audemars Piguet dealer or a certified watch expert for authentication.