Fake Vacheron Constantin watches exist. They are copies sold as genuine. They cost $50 to $1,000. Real Vacheron Constantin watches cost $20,000 and up. No fake matches the real watch.

What is a fake Vacheron Constantin watch?

A fake Vacheron Constantin watch is a watch made by an unauthorized factory. The factory puts the Vacheron Constantin name on the dial. The watch is not made by Vacheron Constantin. The factory sells the watch as a real Vacheron Constantin. This is different from a replica watch. A replica watch is sold as a copy. A fake watch is sold as genuine.

How to spot a fake Vacheron Constantin watch

Price

Real Vacheron Constantin watches start at about $20,000. A fake sells for $50 to $1,000. If the price is low, the watch is fake.

Movement

Vacheron Constantin uses in-house movements. The movements have Geneva stripes and a Maltese cross. Fake watches use cheap movements from China or Japan. The movements are not decorated. The rotor is noisy.

Case and weight

Real Vacheron Constantin cases are 18k gold or platinum. Fake cases are stainless steel with gold plating. The plating wears off. A real gold watch weighs more than a steel watch. A fake feels light.

Dial and hands

Real dials have applied indices. The indices are gold. Fake dials have printed indices. The printing is flat. The date window on a real watch is aligned. The date window on a fake is off. The hands on a real watch are polished. The hands on a fake have rough edges.

Logo and engravings

The Maltese cross is the Vacheron Constantin logo. On a real watch, the cross is sharp. On a fake, the cross is blurry. The caseback has a serial number and hallmarks. Real engravings are deep. Fake engravings are shallow.

Where fake Vacheron Constantin watches are sold

Fake Vacheron Constantin watches are sold online. They are sold at street markets. They are sold at pawn shops. Some sellers claim the watch is real. Some sellers claim the watch is a replica. Always ask for papers. Always ask for a service history.

Legal issues

Selling a fake watch as genuine is fraud. In the US, fraud is a crime. Vacheron Constantin can sue. Buyers can lose money.

What to do if you bought a fake

If you bought a fake Vacheron Constantin watch, contact the seller. Ask for a refund. If the seller refuses, contact your credit card company. You can also contact Vacheron Constantin. They can verify the watch.