Panerai Authentication

[wu_song]

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[wu_song]

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[orion]

You can go to J W for authentication... They are reputable... I believed it cost $107 w/gst...

However, they are only open on thurs and sat...

[satch]

Richmont group don't do any official authentication like rolex. But u can bring into the service center and ask them adjust time or change strap and they can tell u if watch is a fake.

[wlover]

Post pics of the actual watch here and maybe we can give you some feedback?

Richmont group don't do any official authentication like rolex. But u can bring into the service center and ask them adjust time or change strap and they can tell u if watch is a fake.

[satch]

Post pics of the actual watch here and maybe we can give you some feedback?

TS is buying from grey seller, so unless grey seller agrees to send detailed close up pics (including serial number), this may notwork. highly doubt that grey seller will do this.

best bet is still to bring down to the service center or to JW, and deal after 'authentication'

[wu_song]

TS is buying from grey seller, so unless grey seller agrees to send detailed close up pics (including serial number), this may notwork. highly doubt that grey seller will do this.

best bet is still to bring down to the service center or to JW, and deal after 'authentication'

Thanks for the reply guys, appreciated.
Because im eyeing for 113 and got a bro told me the serial number will be noticeable from the clear back case, and as long the serial number match the number on the cert then it will be an authentic one. Is this one of the method to check for authentication?

Thanks again, hope to get more advice.

[forumRider]

Is there really a need to do authentication for panerai watches??

I thought if you are observant enough and read up more on the model, which you are getting, it is more or less there already.. unless the replica came from OP itself.

[silverkay]

Have in depth reading to know more the model u look for. Plenty close up photo avail at web. Do note good fakes also match those serial number . It can be make.. Paper only... Despite it's truth, paper do play a part. Next u should look into the grey dealer reputation, any bad remarks ?? See and feel the real watch. You ll better understand the diff if it's fake. My experience dealing in fakes before, look for any abnormal or flaws of the whole package. You are talking about > 7k watch . It's must be perfect at all items

[wu_song]

Have in depth reading to know more the model u look for. Plenty close up photo avail at web. Do note good fakes also match those serial number . It can be make.. Paper only... Despite it's truth, paper do play a part. Next u should look into the grey dealer reputation, any bad remarks ?? See and feel the real watch. You ll better understand the diff if it's fake. My experience dealing in fakes before, look for any abnormal or flaws of the whole package. You are talking about > 7k watch . It's must be perfect at all items

thanks a lot! appreciated

[jimjim]

Other than jw horological, any other places for authentication recommended and how much? Thanks

[Vinc04]

That's the reason why I hesitated from buying from private sellers. It's too hard to authenticate nowadays and I've heard many who bought fake Pams.

Think it's still safer to buy from a reputable brick and barter shop.

Can bros here share what are the basics things to look out for to self check if it's genuine?

[profzhu]

top hour at lucky plaza can help with authentication. cheaper than JW. on the spot as well. $40 i think.

[VictorT]

Full set local set is d most safer by self verify.2ndly,every pam they have their own unique parts.(you have to study).D most difficult spot is those base pam coz u cant see movement series numbers with covered case back & in house Pam should be easier spot replica or not.

[B&W]

Just to chime in, apart from having the original papers and box, the genuine base pam models should have:

1) Y incabloc
2) Rhodium plated ratchet and crown. The bevel edge should be thin. Reps are usually thicker.
3) Lume on numerics and hands should be consistent.

Hope this helps..