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Authenticating a Cartier watch is an important aspect of owning such a magnificent timepiece, especially if you are considering selling it.
In order to authenticate a watch, you must pay close attention to detail. Some of the most important details will only be seen through a magnifying glass. Only a trained professional should be trusted, but there are three steps you can perform to check the authenticity of a Cartier watch.
1. The front and the dial: If there are any kind of mishaps in this area, such as: the engraving, the coloring, or the screws that hold the watch together, then you do not have a genuine Cartier.
2. The back: on an authentic Cartier watch, you will find the Cartier engraved, and below that the words: Water Resistant, Swiss Made, and OR 750/Acier. There are three sets of words, written right under each other in a perfect print and engraving. If you find that the words engraved on the back of the watch are not straight, meaning you could not draw a straight line under them, or there is anything other than this exact print on the back, then this watch is not genuine.
3. The movement: You must open the watch to locate the movement. The inside of the watch is very difficult to counterfeit. The movement inside of an authentic watch fits perfectly, and you will find the wires nicely coded, to keep them from eroding. Also, the engraving is perfect.
When authenticating a Cartier watch, beware of anything that looks out of the ordinary. Cartier is a brand that is well-known for a flawless timepiece, and if there is any flaw, chances are the watch is not a genuine Cartier.
If you are considering selling your Cartier watch, please contact us for more information and we can assist you with the entire process.
← Back to the BlogIn 1847, Louis-Francois Cartier took over the jewelry shop in Paris where he had been an apprentice to Adophe Picard. The Cartier brand slowly began to gain notice and in 1856, Princess Mathilde (a cousin to Napoleon) made her first purchase from the Cartier store. Cartier released the first jewelry watch in a bracelet style for women in 1888. Since that time, Cartier watches have remained a popular luxury item for both men and women. There are a few ways to identify the model of a Cartier watch.
Place the watch facedown on a soft surface, such as a clean towel.
Look for two series of numbers on the back of the watch case.
Find the four-digit number on the back of the watch case. This is the model number. The eight-digit number with letters is the serial number. Both numbers are used to identify the Cartier model.
Look up the model number in a reference book of Cartier watches, available at your local library, a bookstore or online. An example of such a book is 'Cartier–Watch Catalog.' You also can go to a website–such as Orbita or About Time–that lists Cartier model numbers or serial numbers to correctly identify the watch.
Designing a Cartier Fine Watchmaking movement is a long, complex and rigorous process that requires a combination of manual skills and advanced technology. Everything starts with an idea loosely sketched by the designers. Freehand drawings show the basis of an inventive mechanism, with all the finishes already faintly indicated.
These flat drawings of the principal features are preparation for the three-dimensional design of each piece that will allow the watchmakers to validate its feasibility. This is also the preliminary stage of producing an over-sized model used for checking the functionality of the movement.
Later, real prototypes are produced and tested before being approved. It is a demanding and involved process in which each movement in the Cartier Fine Watchmaking Collection follows the protocol of excellence.
We run down the biggest red flags on the most commonly counterfeited luxury items: used designer jewelry, namely Cartier watches, Rolex watches, and Tiffany & Co. silver jewelry. Protect yourself from forged items by paying attention to these warning signs.
Cartier Watches
1. Weight.Cartier watches are produced with high-quality materials and, in turn, are noticeably heavier than a knock-off manufactured with sub-par, lightweight materials.
2. Glass. The face of a Cartier watch is made of scratch-resistant glass to protect it from everyday scrapes and nicks. Therefore, gently-worn, authentic Cartier watches should have virtually no scratches or imperfections on the face. If you’re able to, pour a droplet of water onto the glass; if the water beads instead of smears, the watch is likely authentic.
3. Logo. As you scrutinize the details looking for signs of a forgery, it can be easy to overlook something as obvious as a misspelled logo. Carefully read the logo on the watch face and compare its script typeface to an authentic Cartier logo.
4. Adhesive. Cartier does not use adhesive to affix its parts together. Inspect the edges of your watch to see if there are any traces of glue residue that may indicate this is a fake.
5. Gemstone. A Cartier watch’s crown is set with a gemstone which should be securely placed and not glued into its position.
6. Serial Number. Every Cartier watch has a serial number engraved on the side. To verify the piece’s authenticity, call the manufacturer and cross-reference the listed serial number with Cartier’s official records which should match your watch model.
Rolex Watches
1. Magnification of Date. If you have a Rolex watch with a date on the front, carefully inspect the date’s magnification. Rolex adds a magnifying glass that enlarges the extremely small date window by about two and a half times. Forged Rolex watches often have fakes with no or a smaller magnification.
2. Ticking Sounds. Rolex watches do not make loud ticking noises. If you hear a standard ticking, the watch is definitely fake.
3. The Case Back. A Rolex with a clear case back is most likely a fake—unless it’s a rare vintage model from the 1930s. There is also no engraving on the exterior of a Rolex, but there is engraving on the interior’s side.
Tiffany & Co. Jewelry
1. Weight.Tiffany & Co. jewelry is heavier than counterfeit pieces which rely on inexpensive (and lighter) materials to recreate Tiffany & Co.’s designs.
2. Soldered Links. If you’re handling a Tiffany & Co. chain bracelet or necklace, study the links which should be soldered and never pinched together. Gaps or unsealed links are a good indication the piece is a fake.
3. Stamps and Engravings. Look for a stamp of “T & Co. 925” or “Tiffany & Co. 925.” The 925 indicates that the piece is sterling silver. Each silver piece should have its own stamp. So, if you have a bracelet with a pendant, the clasp of the bracelet and the pendant should each have the stamp. If not, then your item may be a fake. And double-check for misspellings and that the engraved letters are clear, aligned and evenly spaced.
4. Tiffany Blue Packaging. Tiffany & Co.’s signature “Tiffany Blue” is actually a trademarked color (Pantone PMS Number 1837) and counterfeiters may try to replicate the color without success. Also Tiffany & Co. jewelry comes in a suede cloth bag inside its box. Forged jewelry may be in an inexpensive velvet bag, stamped to look like an authentic bag.
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