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How can I tell if a Patek Philippe is fake?

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How can I tell if a Patek Philippe is fake?
To tell if your Patek Philippe is fake, look closely at the dial. Any flaw on the dial is evidence of fakery. Are the numbers in the right font? Are the hands the right style and length? Experts recommend that you examine a watch you're considering using a loupe and compare it with the same model in a reference book or auction catalogue.

Created in-house and by hand, real Patek Philippe cases will feel substantial. There will be nothing slight or irregular about them.

For more info, visit the official 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Patek Philippe watch.

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 31mm 18K White Gold Gray Dial Unisex Watch 7119G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Rare Grey Dial. Comes With Patek Travel Pouch and papers.
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1920's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with Black and Green Enamel, 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver satin ...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
Category

Antique 1880s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch for Albonico Biella Milan
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This is a Patek Philippe 18K gold cocktail watch exclusively sold By Albonico Biella through an exclusive relationship with Patek Philippe. This watch has a two body construction wit...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 7122/200G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
18kt white gold case with a white alligator leather strap. Fixed 18kt white gold 44 diamond-set bezel. White dial with white leaf-style shape hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold bezel, the bezel being set with 20 round brilliant diamonds, ~0.49ct. Fitted with a sa...
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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