Before selling an Audemars Piguet watch, it is important to make sure that it is original and the reason is simple: your credibility is at stake!
Therefore, we want to leave some clues that could be of great help in this regard and regardless of the model you have in your hands will help you to know if you are dealing with a fake or authentic watch.
6 keys to identify an original Audemars Piguet watch.
Although eachAudemars Piguet watch model has distinctive characteristics that every expert usually recognizes, there are common details that can give concrete indications of its authenticity:
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The material of the watch.
The finish of the watch is fundamental, high-end watches such as Audemars Piguet are made with the most exclusive materials.
It is common that counterfeits may have less finely finished materials or may look “dull”, they are also often lighter than the originals.
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Lettering and engravings
Be meticulous and check every detail of the text down to the proportion of the letters to see if they are exactly like those of the brand.
The Audemars Piguet logo has remained unchanged since 1950, keeping the letters as the main elements, complementing the initials “AP” merged in a serif font.
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Movement of the needles.
The movement of the hands should be smooth and fluid, an original Audemars Piguet watch should not have jumps between seconds.
Although keep in mind that nowadays fakes are more accurate and can even replicate the movements of high-end watches.
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Avoid counterfeiting
Fake watches tend to have coarser sounds while high-end watches have a mechanism assembled with such care that each movement produces a harmonious sound.
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The certificate and serial number.
Having the certificate and having the serial number of the watch is obviously a great proof of authenticity.
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Shapes and details.
The size of the case and other components should be consistent with the model and specification, as well as details such as the clasps of the bracelet that should be smooth, the spacing between the dials, among others.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch features.
Audemars Piguet is one of the leading Swiss manufacturers in the industry, with a production of at least 5,000 watches per year.
When they introduced the Royal Oak in the 1970s, many thought it was a rather daring proposition, and we’ll explain why…
Betting on a high-end watch in steel that also did not hide its screws and for a cost of over 3,000 dollars seemed crazy, but the success has been undoubted.
It became a milestone among luxury sports watches in steel and meant a challenge for other watchmakers who immediately sought to match the success of the piece.
How to identify a genuine Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch?
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches are known primarily for the characteristic octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws.
In addition, they are meticulously carved and engraved and the internal mechanism has quite particular details.
As a sample of them, the AP Royal Oak Offshore watches, have the trademark with a tapisserie pattern.
Sell an Audemars Piguet watch.
If you want to sell an Audemars Piguet watch and do not know how to price it accurately, just contact Adeler Jewelers and we will help you.
In addition, if you want to sell an AP Royal Oak Offshore or any other luxury watch model, you can do it here quickly and at the best market rate.
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