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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 Ref 3919 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1996 Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3919 Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Hobnail bezel. Caliber 215 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. White Enamel Dial with Black Roman Numerals and a sub seconds hand. Original Patek Black...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 2494J Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2494J Patek Philippe Calatrava watch features a 33 mm in diameter case, with a silver white dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with a 12"-400 caliber move...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ellipse Watch Ref. 3930
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ellipse Watch Ref. 3930 - Quartz. Stainless Steel case (29mm x 34 mm). Sunburst blue dial. New Patek Philippe & Co. black leather strap with signed Patek steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Calatrava Reference Number 3919, 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case with Hobnail Bezel and 18K Chain Link Bracelet. Manual Wind Mechanical Movement, White Enamel Dial, Black Roman Numerals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 39
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 3919R) - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case with hobnail bezel (33mm diameter). White dial with black Ro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Vintage 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3319/7
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage in 18k. Manual. 18.5 mm case size. Ref 3319/7. Will fit a 6.75" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Vintage 3319/7 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Clasp buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 18.5 mm case with a Square caseback and Cream Arabic and Stick dial. Circa: Vintage . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Vintage watch...
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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