Short answer
Vacheron Constantin reference 47087 is a watch from the Harmony collection. The Harmony line launched in 2015 for the brand's 260th anniversary, and the case shape is cushion form. Replica versions of Harmony references are sold online as "first copy" or "1:1" watches. In the United States those items are counterfeit goods. Public reference catalogs list few details under the exact number 47087, so verify the reference against Vacheron Constantin records before you rely on it.
What the Harmony line is
Harmony watches use a cushion shaped case with rounded corners and a stepped bezel. The collection includes chronographs, dual time models, and tourbillons. Movement finishing on genuine pieces includes hand beveling and Geneva stripes, done to Poinçon de Genève standards on some references. Case sizes in the line run from roughly 37 mm to 42 mm.
What "first copy" means in the trade
Terms like first copy, AAA grade, and Swiss made replica are seller labels. No standards body defines them. No grading authority issues them. A first copy is a counterfeit watch and nothing more. The label describes marketing, not quality or origin.
Legality in the United States
Trademark counterfeiting is a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. 2320. A first offense carries up to 10 years, and repeat offenses carry up to 20 years. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit watches at ports of entry. Importing a counterfeit watch for personal use is also prohibited, and the item can be seized and destroyed.
How replicas differ from a genuine Harmony
- Movement: genuine Harmony watches use in-house mechanical calibers. Most replicas use third party movements made in Asia.
- Finishing: hand applied bevels and Geneva stripes take hours of labor. Copies show machine marks and uneven polishing.
- Hallmarks: reproducing the Poinçon de Genève stamp is a separate violation on top of the trademark issue.
- Serial numbers: counterfeit serials do not match brand service records.
- Materials: solid gold cases are replaced with plated base metal on most copies.
Service and resale
Authorized service centers do not service or authenticate counterfeit watches. Auction houses do not recognize a resale market for them. Genuine Harmony watches do trade on the secondary market, and original box, papers, and service history affect price. Repair shops that work on copies often cannot source parts.
Before you buy anything
Ask for the exact reference number and a movement photo. Ask for the serial number and check it against the manufacturer. A price far below secondary market for a gold watch is a signal. If a listing uses the word replica, the item is not a Vacheron Constantin product, regardless of the label attached to it.