Look, I get it. APs are gorgeous. That Royal Oak? *Chef’s kiss*. But, seriously, the real deal costs more than my *house*. So, naturally, the idea of a “cheap fake” is tempting. Especially for a kid, or even for yourself if you wanna rock the look without, you know, remortgaging your life.
The thing is… cheap usually *means* cheap. We’re talking about watches that probably feel like they’re made of recycled soda cans. I mean, c’mon, if it’s suspiciously light, you know something’s up. A real AP has some weight to it, it screams quality, you feel that craftsmanship. A fake? Probably gonna feel like a prize from a cereal box. That’s a HUGE red flag, obvi.
You gotta be careful out there too, ’cause some of these replicas are getting pretty darn good, especially online. But hey, if you wanna get a fake Audemars Piguet watch, you better be able to spot a fake Audemars Piguet with our extensive guide. You don’t want to fool yourself or others, right?
And listen, there’s a *huge* price difference. Like, if someone’s trying to sell you an “AP” for $10,000, and it’s supposedly a *real* AP, run. Just run. Even entry-level APs are *way* more than that. That’s like, scam alert level 10.
Honestly, I’m torn. On one hand, I think it’s kinda lame to try and pass off a fake as real. That’s just…dishonest. But on the other hand, if a kid just wants a cool-looking watch, and they’re not trying to fool anyone, who am I to judge? It’s like, a costume, you know? A bit of flair. Plus, it can be fun to learn about the real watches and the details that make them so special by looking for the flaws.
