Wearing a branded watch adds style and class to your personality. Most people have their best watch brands they want to invest in. Also, there exists a misconception that all branded watches are expensive. Brands have both high-end and affordable models. The customers can choose can from the best models that cater to their style preference and budget capacity. But trouble occurs when people fall for the counterfeit watch models unknowingly. How does that happen?

The online world today is replete with several websites that sell branded watches. And some of these websites sell counterfeit watches in the name of good discounts. Now, whether you pay less or more for the fake Seiko watches, it’s a waste of money and trust. It would be best if you steered clear of such websites. But it doesn’t seem so easy. The reason is the counterfeit watches selling website have swanky and impressive websites that most customers fall for it. Some of how you can save yourself from wasting your money on a counterfeit watch are:

1. Research on the watch model price

The price is the main catch! Usually, customers are always willing to pay less and get home with an impressive watch model. And this is where the counterfeit watch sellers win the game. They flood their websites with “too good to be true” deals on the branded watches and gets you interested. So, before you start browsing for a watch model, ensure you know the current, accurate price. A minimal discount or a 50% promotional discount is a believable sale. But if a website sells the watch at an unreasonable discount of 80%, then you need to double-check the website and stay wary of the deals.

2. Do a background search on the website

It is essential to research the website selling branded watches! A faulty website will provide you with minute details that will appear questionable. For instance, you will find something tricky with the website URL. Also, you will find that the website might lack the necessary product details. The photographs, too, will be questionable. A decent site will use the pictures clicked on the product photoshoot. Here the images might get downloaded online. You might not find the correct contact details as well.

3. Steer clear from first copy branded watch models

Sometimes, some websites look professional and real but sell the first copy branded watch models. These watch models are a mirror copy of the original watch models and cost you much less. The only way to know about it is by asking the dealer directly. Usually, first copy branded watch dealers have a market, and hence they will tell you directly about it. Also, when you look at the product pictures, you will find the difference between the original branded watch and the first copy model.  

These are some of how you can stay away from faulty goods and counterfeit sellers online. You can count on the audience’s feedback and testimonials to choose the best website. That way, you will make a safe choice, and your money will get used correctly.

Author Bio:

Alyma Ozell is a contributing author of Garmin Singapore. She has been passionate about watches like Casio GShock since childhood. Although being raised in the digital watch era, she found her way to mechanical timepieces. After being active on watch forums from the 1990s onwards, she decided to start a blog on watches in 2004. Her blog quickly gained a loyal following, allowing her to connect with fellow watch enthusiasts from around the world. Over the years, she has reviewed countless iconic timepieces, including an in-depth IWC Ingenieur watch overview that became one of the most-read pieces on her site. Alyma continues to share her expertise, blending technical insights with personal anecdotes that resonate with both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the watch community.