The Panerai PAM 063 has proven a difficult watch to replicate. The main reason being the date window and function is not on the standard Panerai replica movement (Unitas). Because of this the replica makers have had to move to an ETA movement that could emulate the date function as well as the GMT hand on this watch. This has proven to make the replica Panerai GMT expensive to create.

There are several flaws on this watch, most noticably the incorrect date font. The font is not as bold as the genuine watch.

The Rolex Yachtmaster has had a variety of replicas over the years. The most recent examples (such as the one below) on the high end have actually copied the case fairly accurately. Genuine Rolex Yacht-masters have a wide minute hand and bold "Yacht-master" type on the dial. Also weight is a factor. Genuine Rolex Yachtmasters have a platinum bezel which makes the watch HEAVY. Rolex Yachtmaster watches should also have no lug holes in the case.

There are several different names for counterfeit watches floating about the lexicon; Fake, Replica, Frankenwatch, Project Watch etc. All of these terms refer to watches not manufactured by the brand's copyright holder. Why does this site decided on using the term “replica”?