Breitling watch is one of the expensive watch. It have an excellent craftmanship, so it’s quite difficult to replicate but it doesn’t mean that it has no replica watch.

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Here are some tips on how to spot the fake Breitling watch.

1. Weight and finish

If you’re able to fit the watch before purchase, inspect how it feels on your wrist. Breitling watches, particularly those made of steel and precious metals, weigh substantially and have heft on the wrists. A replica will feel much lighter, as cheaper materials like plastic might have been used.

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Watch out for anything that seems odd, like a part of the watch that’s not seamlessly part of the design. Do check for deft touches that are hard to replicate: modern Breitling watches have anti-glare coating on the crystal, so a bright glare might mean it’s fake. Moreover, genuine Breitling watches have a bluish or purplish glow on their crystal.

2. The logos

It has different kinds of Breitling logos:

1. Winged Anchor
2. Cursive “B”

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Winged Anchor

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The first type is the B anchor flanked by wings (seen above), and with the Breitling name right below. This is their most recognized logo design, and it can be seen either on the top portion of the dial or near the date window. It is also engraved on the case back of most models.

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It has a few elements that counterfeiters often fail to replicate. First is that there is a slight gap between the anchor and the wings – in many fakes, the anchor and the wings touch. Second is that there is also a gap between the inner wing and the wing’s outer edges. Fakes also tend have lines that hit the outer edges. These are very minute details that are difficult to copy accurately.

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Cursive “B”

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The lone “B” in cursive letter, with the Breitling name right below (seen above), can be found in Heritage collection watches. The letter “B” is a metal applied on the dial, so it should be raised and not laid flat or painted on. The Breiting logo right below, meanwhile, should be etched into the dial.

3. Calendar window & Sub dials

Breitling’s day and date windows are fully occupied by the letters and numbers. These characters are large and clearly drawn in black for maximum legibility.

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Breitling watches – except for annual and perpetual calendar models – only have the chronograph subdials – 60 seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hour counters on smaller dials. If you see the day of the week or day of the month on these circles, you can be sure it’s fake.

4. Crowns & pushers

If you already have a desired model, check that the watch you are inspecting has the same number of crowns and pushers, and that they are positioned correctly versus the hour markers. Breitling’s crowns and pushers are made to absolute precision, so if the fitting isn’t precise, or it’s oddly-shaped, then it’s most likely a fake.

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Most Breitling watches also have the B cursive logo etched on the crown, in a very clear, precise and centered manner.

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Lastly, your best defense against buying a fake timepiece is to buy from a reputable dealer. A retailer with a long-standing reputation, solid presence online, and positive verified reviews, will ease your concerns about authenticity and buying a genuine timepiece.