Spotting a Fake: First Steps

A fake Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Moon Phase watch can be distinguished from the real thing through careful examination of several key features.

• Branding and Logo: Look for precise, well-crafted logos on both the face and band of the watch.
• Mechanical Accuracy: Fake models may struggle to keep time consistently due to lower quality movement mechanisms.
• Crafted Metal and Case: The metal finish and case quality on fake watches are usually less refined than on genuine pieces.

Expert Tips for Detection

Experienced collectors often inspect the case back and the way the moon phase indicator functions.

Case Back Inspection: A genuine AP watch has a detailed, intricately engraved case back. Fake versions often have simplistic or inaccurate designs.

Comparison and Verification

Compare the watch to images of genuine AP Jules Audemars Moon Phase models, looking at aspects such as case dimensions and lugs.

• Case Dimensions: Fakes may not match the precise dimensions of the real AP models.
• Lug Spacing: Fake watches may have off-lug spacing or different sizes of lug.