Another 'Is my TH real' thread...

[PaulK]

All:





I bought this watch used from a guy who replaced it with a Rolex. I have no reason to doubt his honesty, but I want to be 100% sure. He bought it in Saudi Arabia. If I stop wearing it for more than 18 hours, it stops. Is that normal?

Does it look like a real TH?

Thanks in advance,

Paul.

[Split Second]

A fully wound watch should have a power reserve greater than 18 hours - but it also may be a sign that a servicing might be in order. But, otherwise, it looks okay to me.

[PaulK]

Thanks! I suppose the best way to authenticate is to have two side by side & compare...

[vidizzle]

there is a thread somewhere in here showing and comparing a real and fake calibre 16

[PJS]

Looks fake to me for several reasons main ones being that the TAG Heuer logo should be a white skeleton ink stamp not applied logo and the font does not feel right also crown is missing black inlay and pushers look wrong size.

Sorry
PJS

[hlbrem]

i have the Calibre 16, this watch ist 100% real...

[PaulK]

The plot thickens! FWIW, this watch was purchased in Saudi Arabia- not sure if that makes any difference. I see that the black inlay is missing- any way it could have fallen out? Has anyone seen one with a colored logo on one of these?

[PaulK]

Update: I'm going to send it to TH for servicing. That will confirm if it's real. FWIW, my watch is IDENTICAL to this one;

Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Day Date Automatic Chronograph - YouTube

[PaulK]

All:

"Your watch is 100% authentic". -Tag Heuer representative, after I sent it in for servicing.

I asked if they ever get 'replicas'. "Oh yes, we get quite a few of those...".

Summary: If in doubt, send it to TH for a service. They don't service fakes.

Thanks,

Paul.

[Cowboy Bebop]

They will probably fix the crown inlay issue. Glad it turned out real.

All:

"Your watch is 100% authentic". -Tag Heuer representative, after I sent it in for servicing.

I asked if they ever get 'replicas'. "Oh yes, we get quite a few of those...".

Summary: If in doubt, send it to TH for a service. They don't service fakes.

Thanks,

Paul.