What the product is
A replica Cartier round product is a watch with a round case built to copy a Cartier design. Cartier does not make it. It carries no Cartier parts, no Cartier warranty, and no Cartier service record. Sellers use the word round to describe the case shape, not the maker.
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Cartier round models include the Ballon Bleu de Cartier, the Ronde Louis Cartier, the Pasha de Cartier, and the Calibre de Cartier. Factory case diameters run from 33 mm to 42 mm.
Trade labels
First copy, replica, mirror, and AAA are seller terms. No standards body defines them. No factory register exists. Two sellers can ship two different watches under the same label. Public data does not identify which workshop produces which label.
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How a replica differs from a genuine Cartier round watch
- Movement: Genuine round Cartier models use in-house calibers such as the 1847 MC and the 1904-CH MC. Replicas use third-party movements, often Chinese or Japanese units.
- Case material: Genuine cases come in stainless steel, 18k gold, or platinum. Replicas use 316L steel with gold plating measured in microns. Plating wears at contact points.
- Dial and hands: Genuine dials use applied or stamped indices with matched lume. Replicas use pad-printed dials and mismatched lume.
- Water resistance: Genuine ratings run 30 m to 100 m with tested gaskets. Replica ratings come from the seller, not from a pressure test.
- Serial numbers and papers: Genuine watches ship with matching serials and a warranty card. Replica serials do not match any Cartier record.
US legal status
Counterfeit watches are trademark-infringing goods in the United States. 18 U.S.C. 2320 makes trafficking in counterfeit goods a federal crime, with prison terms up to 10 years for a first offense. US Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit shipments and publishes seizure statistics each year. Buying carries seizure risk. Selling carries criminal risk. Both differ from buying a legal homage watch that carries no brand marks.
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What to read on a listing
- Case diameter in mm and lug width in mm
- Movement name, origin, and beat rate
- Case metal and plating thickness in microns
- Stated water resistance and gasket type
- Warranty period and return terms in writing
Price and resale
Replica round Cartier-style watches sell from about $50 to $400. A genuine Ballon Bleu de Cartier starts near $5,900 at US retail. Replicas hold no resale value. Brand service centers decline them. Independent watchmakers can service the movement if parts exist.