Replica Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox

Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) has had it easy up to this point. Most of the replicas of their watches were easily identified as fake because of the substandard materials and build quality. Genuine JLCs are built like tanks. Recent replicas, such as this Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox, improve greatly the quality of the fakes coming out of Asia.

This fake Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox has the correct case back, unlike most fake JLCs which simply fudge it. The dial and case quality are also of a higher standard than we're used to seeing.  A major flaw on this watch is the missing date window.  I haven't been able to find a genuine JLC Compressor that has no date wheel.  Please write in if you know of one that exists.  I've included two photos of a genuine JLC Master Compressor to compare to the fake watch.

I'm going to get my hands on an example of this watch for a closer examination. Meanwhile be wary of any "deals" on JLC Compressors on eBay...

There are variations of this replica Omega Constellation in pretty much every form that the genuine watch is available in: solid gold, two-tone, and even ladies examples. The replicas can range in quality; the cheaper ones are easy to spot because of the poor materials and craftsmanship. The high-end models are much more difficult to spot since they use ETA movements, sometimes even decorated as the genuine movement. Still as always the genuine's materials and quality stands out from any of the fakes.

Omega Planet Oceans have been subject to copies since it was released last year. Fake Omega watches are quite common, usually in poorer quality examples. This was the case with replica Planet Oceans until recently. The newest example (seen here) fixes a variety of flaws seen in earlier fakes. The gas release valve is properly labeled with "He" on this example, while earlier fakes have an incorrect Omega logo.

Other common flaws include incorrect stamped case backs and more common, missing "Planet Ocean" name on the clasp. This particular fake Omega Planet Ocean has these flaws corrected. This particular watch has another glaring flaw common to fake Omegas: it uses a date wheel that has Rolex's font instead of the one Omega uses. It may not be noticable on all dates, but examine the "4s", "6s", and "9s" and their similarity to Rolex watches.

Overall the quality of Planet Ocean replicas have been improving over the past year, but common flaws seem to always be evident.

Replica Omega Seamasters are relatively common.  They come in a variety of grades, from poor Asian trash, to high quality ETA-based models.  With Omegas it pays to know what you're looking for.  Many fake Omegas have inaccurate backs or dials.  They may 'look' good, but any Omega buff would spot these flaws early.