Buying advice
Replica Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars self-winding watches sell on many sites. No single store is safe. Sellers change domains often. Use forums and review sites to find current sellers. Ask for photos of the actual watch. Ask for a video of the movement. Pay with a method that offers buyer protection. Avoid bank transfers and cryptocurrency.
Parameters to check
The genuine Jules Audemars self-winding has a 41mm case. It uses an AP caliber 3120 movement. Replicas vary in case size. Some are 39mm, some 41mm. Check the case diameter. Check the lug width. The dial should have a date window at 3 o'clock. The movement should be automatic. Ask the seller for the movement type. Common replica movements are ETA 2824 or Seagull ST18. These are not AP calibers. The caseback should have engraved markings. Check the font and depth of engraving. The crown should have the AP logo. The crystal should be sapphire. Ask for the crystal material. The strap should be alligator leather. Replicas often use cowhide. Check the strap stamp.
Pitfalls
- Fake reviews. Many sites post reviews that are not real.
- Stock photos. Sellers use photos of the genuine watch. Ask for photos with a timestamp.
- No return policy. A seller with no returns is a risk.
- Customs seizures. U.S. Customs and Border Protection can seize counterfeit watches. You lose the watch and the money.
- Payment risks. Credit cards may reverse a charge. But some sellers require wire transfer. Wire transfers are hard to reverse.
- Quality control. Replica watches often have defects. Misaligned date wheels. Scratched crystals. Loose crowns.
Legal note
Importing counterfeit goods into the United States is illegal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces this. The FTC states that counterfeit products can be unsafe. Audemars Piguet does not authorize any replica production. Buying a replica is not the same as buying a genuine watch. You get no warranty from Audemars Piguet.