A watch from the popular Japanese manufacturer Orient is an ideal example of price-quality ratio. Their impeccable reputation has prompted unscrupulous businessmen to put counterfeit brands on the market. In order not to become the “lucky” owner of an imitation, you need to thoroughly study all the features of branded products.
Signs by which you can distinguish real Orient from a copy
When purchasing an original watch, it matters:
- Place.
- Price.
- Appearance.
- Supporting documentation.
- Functionality.
To be 100% sure, you need to take into account all these points.
Where can I buy a branded accessory?
It is best to do this either on the official website or from the brand’s distributors. Of course, there is a possibility of finding Orient from small wholesale distributors, in other words, resellers. But in this case, you should pay attention to other points.
Estimated cost
The company creates watches for a wide range of consumers with different income levels.Therefore, it produces both budget models, for example, “three stars”, and premium products. The price of each copy should at least approximately correspond to that indicated on the official website. It cannot be below cost even with a discount. In other words, for 500 rubles it is impossible to get an accessory with a mechanism that is made only in Japan. The price range of new products, as a rule, ranges from one and a half hundred to several thousand dollars.
How to detect counterfeit visually
The case of this Orient is made of high quality stainless steel. It is smooth and has no jagged edges. The bracelet does not create any inconvenience when worn, including does not injure the skin and does not cling to hair. He can be:
- steel;
- natural leather.
Mineral tempered or more expensive sapphire glass is resistant to mechanical damage. It should not have any defects, such as chips, cracks or scratches. If the assembly is uneven, traces of glue are visible, it is a fake. Any negligence should also alert you, for example:
- unequal distance between divisions;
- curved arrows;
- “loose” bezel;
- curves, different sizes or unclear characters, etc.
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Attention! The Roman 4 on the dial does not look like a classic IV, but like a combination of four units – IIII.
If everything looks like the original, then you need to pay attention to the back cover. A clear, symmetrical engraving is visible on the metal surface. It contains a logo, model name, degree of water resistance (if available), and serial number. If the lid is transparent, you can see the mechanism: all parts and connections must be perfect.
By the way! To look at the proposed purchase with the naked eye, you should take a magnifying glass with you. Then not a single “jamb” will go unnoticed.
What documents should be included?
Inside the original packaging you should look for:
- Passport indicating the serial number of the product. The numbers in it coincide with those engraved on the back of the watch. If in doubt, you can postpone the purchase and ask the manufacturer a question by email service@orientwatchusa.com.
- Warranty card for a period of two years.
- Manual.
Functional Features
They are listed in the instructions; it is better to study them on site and ask the seller to demonstrate them in action. Pay attention to the chronograph, calendar and all other options. In addition, the hands should not spin too easily.
Domestic consumers compare Orient watches to a low-maintenance tractor or a trouble-free Kalashnikov assault rifle. The presence of a large number of fakes, of course, is upsetting, but does not stop those who want to purchase a mechanical or quartz “friend”. But friends should only be real and you need to be able to choose them.
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