Replicas of Cartier watches have several outstanding flaws that have persisted for years. The most obvious flaw is the use of "electric blue" hands instead of the more subtle "blued-steel" hands that Cartier uses. This makes spotting most Cartier fakes fairly easy. If the hands are a bright blue then it's probably a replica.

Case and band materials are also of a poorer quality, making gold examples stand out like a sore thumb. Read more in the Replica Watch Report!

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Compare to Genuine Cartiers on eBay

Cartier Santos Stainless Steel Watch US $1,049.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Monday Feb-08-2010 16:20:22 PST Add to watch list

CARTIER COUGAR STEEL AND SOLID GOLD 18K USED US $1,990.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Monday Feb-08-2010 16:34:15 PST Add to watch list

Cartier Pasha 38mm Alligator Strap 20mm Light Brown US $135.00 Auction Ends: End Date: Monday Feb-08-2010 16:48:29 PST Add to watch list

CARTIER Watchband - REAL ALLIGATOR....$400 value US $85.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: End Date: Monday Feb-08-2010 17:06:24 PST Add to watch list