First off, let’s be real, Nixon watches *are* faked. The prices on the real deal can get pretty high, especially the women’s ones – we’re talking potentially hundreds! That makes ’em a prime target for counterfeiters looking to make a quick buck. You’ll find articles online giving advice on how to spot a fake Nixon Sentry, so there’s clearly an issue there.
Now, Amazon… that’s where things get murky. Some people swear Amazon is completely legit and they never sell fakes. One person even said something to the effect that if a watch “felt fake” that its just because it was light, because they get so many good reviews. I mean, okay, that’s one opinion. But then you’ve got the other side saying they’ve *heard* stories of fake watches popping up there. This makes you feel like you should check Chrono24 or something because they hold the money until you confirm the watch is legit. Sounds pretty reassuring, right?
So, does Amazon *intentionally* sell fakes? Probably not. I doubt Jeff Bezos is sitting in a lair somewhere plotting to flood the market with bogus Nixons. But here’s the thing: Amazon is HUGE. They have tons of sellers, and they aren’t always going to catch everything.
My gut feeling? You *could* get a fake Nixon on Amazon. It’s a risk. It’s probably a lower risk if you buy directly from Nixon’s store on Amazon (if they even have one… I didn’t check). And read the reviews *carefully*. Look for anything that hints at the watch not being genuine – flimsy materials, weird packaging, misspellings on the face, the weight feels wrong.
