Fake Watches Are not the Problem You Think They Are
Over time, if you view enough relevant YouTube videos, you will ultimately discover a very particular kind of video. A self-proclaimed watch expert is holding two nearly similar timepieces in each hand. He reveals that one of these timepieces is a fake, a replica (it's nearly always a he). Then the macro photography starts, giving us close-up views of each watch's individual parts and highlighting the apparent flaws in the imitation as well as the flawless fit and finish of the real thing. A creative technique to dispose of the duplicate is often shown at the end of the film, either with a minor explosion or with a hammer or commode. These movies are provided as a service to the watch community to help prevent you from falling for a so-called “super fake” while attempting to buy the real d...