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Whenever you assemble a “Top 10″ list it’s always opinionated and ephemeral. Opinionated in that the quality scale and ratings come from from an individual or group with a very subjective view of things. I have things that I consider important points when it comes to determining accuracy of replica watches that someone else might consider trivial for example.

It’s also ephemeral in that the industry is constantly changing. What’s on the top of the pile today may end up on the bottom of the heap tomorrow. I say this all to mean don’t shoot the messenger. If this list doesn’t include what you envision it to need to be a comprehensive list please email me. I’ll be happy to create updated lists as time goes by.

The criteria for this list is simple: Be as accurate of a copy of the genuine watch as possible without modifications or factory parts. I also spread the coverage of the list to include as many brands as possible. While some brands are replicated more accurately than others, I felt a broader approach was a better example.

	Rolex Explorer The Rolex Explorer is a simple yet effective design. Its simplicity makes it easier to replicate than other Rolex models. Unlike the Rolex Submariner that has crown guards and a cyclops date magnifier, this design lacks the elements that are the most difficult to replicate.
	Chopard Gran Turismo XL The GT XL is a design that is based on a ETA movement as a genuine watch, which makes it easier to replicate. The crystal and cyclops are highly accurate, as is the date wheel and caseback on the higher-end examples of this replica. There are slight inaccuracies on the dial (the C H O P A R D is not spaced exactly the same, for example) and stickers instead of engraving on the rotor, but both of these are difficult to spot unless you know what to look for.
	Panerai Ferrari Series Most Panerai replicas are easy to spot because of certain common flaws: Incorrect or ill-fitting crown guards, canon pinion too short, bad date wheel or cyclops, etc. The Ferrari Panerai replicas avoid most of these flaws making them the most accurate Panerai replicas on the market.
	Graham Chronofighter Oversize The Graham Chronofighter is an odd choice to replicate, yet the replica manufacturer went to great lengths to ensure accuracy. Comparing a genuine model to a counterfeit there are few ways to tell them apart short of opening the case. The lever mechanism is looser on the replica Graham than on the genuine. Otherwise this is a perfect example of why you should buy a high-end watch from a reputable dealer.
	Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore has been replicated many times over the years. The most recent example has corrected several common flaws that made these counterfeits easy to spot. The seconds subdial is correctly offset at the 12 o’clock position, and the under-the-crystal cyclops is accurate, as is the date wheel. There are still several flaws, such as poor or inaccurate luminosity on the dial and the position of the date window is too far to the right.
	Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish Breitlings have always been a popular brand to counterfeit, and the Steelfish is probably one of the best examples of a Breitling replica I’ve ever seen. The metal quality is high-grade, and all the pieces have a “genuine” quality to them. Look for a blue-ish tint to the Anti-reflective coating and some puckering around the hour markers on the dial. Still, this is a highly accurate replica and purchasing a Steelfish on the secondary market should be done with caution.
	Bell & Ross BR01-92 The Bell & Ross BR01 and BR03 series are some of my favorite watches. The simple case design has lent itself to being replicated almost since the watch was available. Up until recently the replica BR01s were easy to spot because of fake case screws on the caseback. Recent counterfeit BRs have real screws in place of the fake screws making them more difficult to spot. Look for poor luminosity on the dial and hands and cheaper quality bands and rubber straps. The replicas come in many variations and colors.
	Franck Muller Casablanca There are several Franck Muller replicas on the market but the Casablanca is of a higher quality than many of them. Its simple design means less details that have to be copied and therefore easier manufacturing. Replica Casablancas come in varying qualities, but the high-end versions use Swiss ETA movements and sapphire crystals. Sometimes you can look for poor quality bands and incorrect caseback markings to spot these watches.
	Omega Planet Ocean 45mm The replica watch manufacturers have spent the past two years perfecting the Omega Planet Ocean copy. Over this time several “generations” of this counterfeit watch have been available, this latest example corrects many of the flaws that existed in earlier copies. The higher-end examples are tough to spot. Look for dial irregularities such as an incorrectly-sized Omega logo and an incorrect date wheel font. But this watch has been easy to modify with genuine parts and therefore difficult to detect.
	Hublot Big Bang The Big Bang has been wildly popular and a big success for Hublot. Hublot has released a large number of variants, which the replica watch market has faithfully duplicated, even down to the ceramic bezel. Quality varies greatly in replicas of this watch, but the high-end are quite accurate, making them difficult to spot without knowing where to look. Recessed date wheels and stickers on the rotor are two quick things to check. Band quality can be substandard to the genuine (poorer-quality rubber) and the clasp can be finicky on replicas.

You’ll note that several popular models aren’t on this list: Rolex Submariner, Rolex Daytona, most Panerai, Patek Philippe, Cartiers… That’s because the flaws on those replica watches are blatant for the most part and with some foreknowledge (such as reading this site!) most people can detect these replicas quite easily. This may change over time as the replica manufacturers improve their technique. We’ve seen this already in the number of generations it took to improve the Omega Planet Ocean.

Conclusion

The basic conclusion to this list is that it pays to buy your watch at an authorized dealer or at least a very reputable secondary market dealer. This minimizes the chance of inadvertently buying a replica watch instead of a genuine. In some cases an inexperienced seller might not even KNOW they’re offering a counterfeit watch since there is a lot of reselling going on on sites such as eBay. Also, just because a watch is offered at a great price doesn’t make it a deal. There’s never a free lunch;  if the price is off the market norm there may be a reason.

For decades since the original advent of the revolutionary wrist watch, what you wear on your wrist has always carried significance beyond the simple function of telling time. Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Patek Philippe – these brands are household names, and they are the ultimate expression of social standing, and elevates one’s position in the social scenario. However, the exorbitant prices of these watches often make purchasing one unaffordable, or simply outright impractical. Enter replica watches : these affordably priced timepieces give the same touch of luxurious feel, and make what is a dream to most people, a reality.

However, with literally hundreds upon hundreds of websites with thousands of different products, and many different grades, it is easy for the consumer to get confused and simply overwhelmed with information. This article was thoroughly researched, and presented in a clean format for easy consumption for our readers. It clearly delineates the various grades of replicas available on the market, the features you should expect, and just as importantly, the price you should expect to pay. Based on continued reader feedback from their experiences with the retail sites, we have also taken the liberty to recommend websites that have had overwhelming number of customers send us positive feedback. We hope this article helps you, the reader, make an informed decision, based on the amount you want to spend on a replica, and also safeguards your interests by not purchasing by fly-by-night websites. Best regards, ReplicaWatchesReviews Team

A quick summary of the grades of the replica watches available, include:

• Grade 1A Swiss Replica Watches (Triple AAA+ grade)
• Grade 1B Swiss Replica Watches (A+ grade)
• Grade 1A Japanese Replica watches
• Grade 1B Japanese Replica watches
• Asian Replica watches

GRADE 1A – SWISS REPLICA WATCHES (Triple AAA+ grade)

The ultimate luxury, the crème da la crème of replicas. These perfectly crafted timepieces are heavily in demand, are crafted from a 1:1 block from the original, hence maintaining perfect dimensions.
Usually using either the upgraded 27 Jewel Swiss ETA movement, or the 25 jewel Swiss ETA 2836-2 movement, these Grade 1A Swiss replica watches have an approximately 70 hour continuous power reserve, which is identical to the originals.

Production is hand crafted, and in very limited supply. Many websites purportedly claim to sell Swiss Grade 1A replicas, but please take caution, as many of these websites are fly-by-night. For assurance, please check out our website review section for dealers with a solid and established reputation.

Genuine Swiss Grade AAA+ replicas would come with the following:

• Two-tone models use genuine 18k Solid gold
• Full 18k Gold models use genuine triple wrapped 18k Gold
• Genuine sapphire crystal used (mineral density tests should be used to verify this)
• Diamond simulations are often mossainites
• Full fledged serial numbers and engravings
• Pressure tested and waterproof to usual depths of 30M/100ft at minimum
• 1:1 block crafted from original
• 99.9% accurate weight to the original
• Genuine 440 grade (or higher) stainless steel construction
• 27 jewel or 25 jewel authentic ETA movements
• Chronograph movements are either 7750 Valjouix, or manual wind Lemanias

Websites that offer genuine grade 1A Swiss replica watches are very few, and far between. After exhaustive research and feedback from our customers, we have narrowed the field down to two genuine suppliers of these rare timepieces.
At some expense, we also managed to verify the movement, crystal, gold, diamonds with jewelers to establish that these websites actually market genuine Swiss Grade 1A replicas (AAA+).
Pricing for Swiss Grade 1A replicas would range from $800 – $1300 approximately. Please be very wary of many sites marketing Japanese + Lower grade Swiss replicas as triple AAA+ grade Swiss replicas.

For recommended sites that you can purchase from with 100% confidence (for AAA+ Swiss replicas):

GRADE 1B – SWISS REPLICA WATCHES (A+ GRADE)

Looking to splurge but not spent $1300 on a replica? The Grade 1B Swiss replica watches would be the absolute perfect solution.

Impeccable in construction, using the finest materials, A+ Grade Swiss are almost as good as their AAA+ Swiss counterparts. Some small differences separate the two (and also account for the difference in pricing).
Grade 1 Swiss replicas are also sometimes – although rarely – available in brands such as Omega, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Cartier, etc.

Prices for genuine grade 1B Swiss replica watches would range from $400 – $1000 approximately. These top of the line watches would come with the following guaranteed specifications:

• Genuine Swiss ETA movements (usually the 25 jewel 2836-2 or 2834-2 movements)
• Sapphire Crystal
• Genuine triple wrapped 18k Gold on gold models
• Full fledged Serial number engravings
• Pressure tested and waterproof to 30M / 100ft
• 1:1 crafted block from original
• Genuine 440 grade (minimum requirement) stainless steel construction for SS models
• Chronograph movements may be the 7750b or 7750 movement, manual wind lemanias as well
• Diamonds are usually high grade Cubic Zirconia stones

For watch enthusiasts who enjoy having dozens of different watches in different brands, and are insistent on a Swiss construction, finish and movement, Grade 1B Swiss replica watches are a perfect selection.

For recommended sites that you can purchase from with 100% confidence (for A+ Swiss replicas):

GRADE 1A – JAPANESE REPLICA WATCHES

Japanese replica Rolex watches are one of the most commonly found watches on the internet.
They are often very reasonably priced, well constructed with good quality and finish (assume you purchase from the right vendors), come with excellent warranties (again vendor specific), and don’t carry the hefty price tag of their Swiss counterparts.
However, should one decide to purchase a Japanese replica watch, there are many pitfalls to be careful of. Things to carefully consider, given the snake-oil like marketing stratagems of many fly-by-night websites:

- Am I purchasing a genuine Grade 1A Japanese replica watch, or a imitation Grade 1B Japanese, or even worse, an Asian replica?
- Does the website provide an adequate warranty policy?
- Does the website have an adequate return / exchange policy?

Genuine grade 1A Japanese replica watches are constructed of full, solid stainless steel, so should never fade or wear.

Specifications would include:

• 21 to 25 jewel Japanese Miyota automatic movements
• Genuine heavily micron plated gold (often ranging from 7-10 microns)
• Genuine scratch resistant mineral or sapphire crystal
• Full threaded screws in bands (for appropriate models)
• Correct and accurate weight and markings
• 99% accurate markings

Prices for genuine grade 1A Japanese replica watches usual range from $180 – $400.

This is the range that we would recommend for most readers who are interested in replicas, and enjoy the novelty of having a large selection of different brands/models, without compromising on quality.

Indubitably, the leading website for Japanese grade 1A replicas is AmatoryStore. This has been a leading retailer of top grade Japanese/Italian crafted replicas for many years, and comes with our review panel’s highest recommendation.

Other websites that should be considered for grade 1A Japanese replica watches would include:

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GRADE 1B – JAPANESE REPLICA WATCHES

Grade 1B Japanese replica watches are amongst the most common grade quality watches sold on the internet by most decent replica websites.

Typically, they are heavily stainless steel coated (instead of solid stainless steel), use a generic Japanese 17 jewel movement. Occasionally, the 21 jewel generic Japanese movement may be used, but these are rarer.

Crystal quality ranges from genuine mineral crystal to scratch resistant polymer plastic or glass.

Most internet websites that market these Grade 1B Japanese replicas do so at very comparable prices to Grade 1A Japanese replicas. As such, it is the recommendation of our review team that where possible, customers should stick to reputable Japanese Grade 1A replica websites (see the review above).

The quality for grade 1A Is substantially better than grade 1B, and prices are very similar. (usually in the $180 – $400 price range).

Be very careful of scam websites, that spend thousands on advertising only to pass on these costs to the consumer.

For example, globalreplica, one of the larger scam sites, sells grade 1B Japanese and Asian replica watches for $300 – $350. 80% of their deliveries are also for the wrong models, and since they take money order payment, no refund is possible.

Recommended sites for Grade 1B Japanese replicas:

** It is the recommendation of our review team that customers should stay with grade 1A and above quality replicas. In the long run, this saves more money, and certainly allows for greater enjoyment of a quality timepiece! **

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ASIAN REPLICA WATCHES

Finally – the largest category of replica quality. The ‘asian’ replica.

This term is often misunderstood, and overused. 99% of replicas – be it Swiss, Japanese Grade 1A, Grade 1B, or Asian manufacture replicas, are often assembled and warehoused in Asia.

The reason behind this is largely one of copyright issues. Instead of warehousing in countries where the copyright laws are stringent, and warehousing costs are high, most watches usually end up being inventoried in copyright friendly countries like Asia.

Nonetheless, be wary of the fully asian produced replica. This is what we are RWR tend to refer to as a novelty replica. It should be priced no more than $30 – $50 (although most websites try to pass it off as Japanese, and sell for $200 – $400), and is rarely expected to last for any amount of time at all.

Build quality can range from anything from decent to atrocious, since there are literally thousands of factories in Asia churning these low grade replicas out by the hundreds of thousands.

The Asian watches whose origin dates back to the late 70′s are one of the most popular watches available on the Internet even today.

The palpable imperfection of the Asian watches is the clear glass casing to show the swinging movements and the common flaw found in the watches is that there are no screws in the watch band with the metal wrap, which makes itself the band.

They all have disparities of China-made movements, with stainless steel plated and as well as phony gold plating at times. Even though the value of the replica watch is not as low-priced as the battery operated quartz replicas, a lot of people can make out they are false just by one glance.

Typically, an Asian replica is often much lighter than the original, may also often use quartz movement instead of automatic movement (which is a dead giveaway for a replica in Rolex and other Automatic brands such as Patek).

Once again, it is the very firm recommendation of our review team that customers should avoid purchasing from sites that do not have recommended reviews, as very often you may end up paying high $$ for a low grade Asian replica.

Please be very careful. We do not recommend considering Asian grade replicas except for purely novelty purposes!