First off, let’s be real: blue faces on watches are *hot*. Like, seriously stylish. And that’s why the counterfeiters are all over them. See, people want that Rolex Datejust with the blue dial, or maybe that Cartier Ballon Bleu… but ain’t nobody got that kinda cash, right? So, enter the fakes.
Now, here’s the thing: apparently, blue is *hard* to fake. I read somewhere (yeah, I’m quoting the internet, sue me) that silver is tough too, but blue? Oof. Apparently, these fake Rolexes end up with a darker, kinda off-looking blue. Like, not the *real* blue, you know? It’s like trying to copy a Van Gogh with crayons. You get the idea, but… nah.
And it’s not just the Rolexes. I was looking at some info on Cartier Ballon Bleu fakes, and even though it looks simple, apparently it’s super hard to copy convincingly. Which, I guess, makes sense. Those fancy brands are fancy for a reason.
But here’s where it gets kinda interesting. They’re getting better! The article mentioned how the fake watch industry is improving its production accuracy. Scary, right? Like, how are they doing that? Are they hiring ex-NASA engineers or something? It’s kinda terrifying to think about the lengths they’ll go to.
Then there’s the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. That article said the thickness of the case is a dead giveaway. Apparently, the fakes are often thicker. I guess that’s a good thing for spotting them, but still… it’s all a bit dodgy, innit?
Honestly, I think it’s kinda sad. All this effort to make a fake! Why not just buy a cool, *real* watch that isn’t trying to be something it’s not? There are tons of awesome watches out there that won’t break the bank. Or even better, how about that parody watch that was mentioned? It’s called “Relax”. I gotta say, “Alter Ego of Luxury is Parody” is a pretty darn good slogan.
