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FS: Book on spotting counterfeit watches *LINK*

REPLICA WATCH REPORT: COLOR Edition




The Internet is a dangerous place to buy watches. Criminals and con-artists try to take your hard-earned money by selling counterfeits and replicas. How do you seperate the honest sellers from the scammers?

We've researched and reviewed hundreds of watches and compiled the best information on how to identity fakes and replicas. All of this research is available to you in an easy to read format, with photographs to illustrate each watch. No wading through Google, hoping you can find honest information. All the information you need is here in one source.

While other guides may only talk about Rolex replicas, we review NINE different brands, from Audemars Piguet to Vacheron Constantin.

This book includes:


  • 500+ COLOR photographs of replicas and genuine watches. Compare them with your own eyes!

  • 30 in-depth reviews of watches, including fourteen different Rolex models.

  • Frequently Asked Questions about counterfeit watches. If you're new to the subject it's an excellent resource for learning the lingo.

  • Chapters on how to buy online, including tips on how to identify scam auctions on eBay and other online sites.

  • 184 pages of the best replica watch information available on the web! No other resource has as much concentrated information.

  • Formatted in 8 1/2" x 11" to provide room for large detailed photographs. Up to 18 pictures per watch review!


This book is packed solid with articles and reviews of replica watches. Learn the tricks to quickly spot replicas in auctions by reading the Top Ten Replica Flaws. Discover the replica manufacturing process and learn how these counterfeits are flooding the market. Make sure you have the tools to protect yourself.

This isn't a thin ebook with more white space than substance. This is a full-fledged printed book with detailed information on the most popular brands. We photograph actual high-end counterefeit watches and show you step by step how to identify them. This book can save you thousands of dollars on one purchase! It has 500+ photographs at 300DPI that weigh in at over 1GB! That's a lot of hardcore information, organized to be directly at your fingertips.

This book is available in three formats, from $9.95. Visit The Replica Watch Report for more information!





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