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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 Rose Gold Diamond Calatrava 4897R-010
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A ladies Calatrava in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a cream dial with a rose gold bezel set with 72 round brilliant diamonds, weighing 0.52ct. Fitted with sapphire crystal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Ladies Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Patek Philippe Ladies golden ellipse 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Ref 4764 Quartz movement. Blue dial with 18k yellow gold markers. New black leather Pat...
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 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 Calatrava Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 5032
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 5032. Automatic self winding movement. 18k yellow gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. 18k yellow gold bezel. Scratch resistant ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Complications Perpetual Calendar White Gold Watch 5940 Box Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Complications Perpetual Calendar White Gold Mens Watch 5940 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Functions: leap year, month, date, day, hour, minute, second,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 5270
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 5270. Manual-winding movement. 18K rose gold case 41.0 mm in diameter. . Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Sil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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