First off, let’s be real: Cartier is a *name*. It screams luxury, class, all that jazz. That’s why the counterfeiters are all over them like flies on honey. Apparently, for every actual Swiss-made watch, there are *two* fakes floating around! TWO! That’s like, bonkers. We’re talking billions of dollars in profit for these guys, making it one of the most faked things EVER. Kinda makes you think twice before dropping serious coin on a Roadster, right?
Now, how do you avoid getting totally scammed? Well, there are a few things to look out for. The article mentions Roman numerals, the case back, serial numbers… all that technical mumbo jumbo. And yeah, that’s all important. I mean, if the Roman numerals look wonky, that’s a HUGE red flag. It’s like, did they even *try*? But sometimes, the fakes are getting scarily good. Seriously, the details they put into the replicas these days are amazing. I saw one where they even mimicked the etching!
And then there’s the “feel” of the watch. A real Cartier has a certain weight, a certain quality. It just *feels* expensive, you know? A fake often feels cheap, flimsy, like it’s gonna fall apart if you look at it wrong. But honestly, unless you’ve handled a real Roadster a few times, it can be tough to tell the difference.
Speaking of feeling, let me tell you, that feeling of getting ripped off? It SUCKS. I’d rather eat burnt toast for breakfast every day for a week than get stuck with a fake watch.
So, what’s the takeaway? Do your homework, people. Know what to look for. Buy from a reputable dealer. And if a deal seems too good to be true… well, you know the rest. It probably is.
