1- Checking the warranty card and Seiko watch manual
Usually original Seiko watches are sold with warranty card and manual. Check the Seiko watch manual. Pay attention to the appearance of the notebook. Details may vary by watch model and country. Most fake copy notebooks lose their color and appearance. Remember that valid warranties can come with fake watches too! The image of Seiko's warranty and brochure is in the photo below.
2- Inquiring about the code, watch serial number and Seiko model number
One of the most reliable ways to distinguish an original Seiko watch from a fake one is checking the reference codes, serial number and model number. These codes will help you to know your watch better. The more you know about Seiko watches, the easier it will be for you to recognize the original Seiko watch. For example, if you know that the size of your watch is 44 mm! You can easily check the authenticity of the product with a ruler. In the following, we will examine the three main codes in each Seiko watch in more detail.
A) Product code or product reference - Reference Number
This code is related to your watch model. For example, the code SUR371P1 corresponds to a titanium watch. This code is attached to your watch label. Search this code in Google. 99% of the time, Google results will show you the original time. If the site code is different from the watch you have, be suspicious of your purchase.
b) Serial Number - Serial Number
This is the serial number for your watch. This code cannot be searched in Google. Search for this code in the link to check the Nombersico series. Information about your watch will be displayed. Note that the serial number of Seiko watches is 6 digits. But old Seiko models and Limited models (limited production) have a 7-digit serial number.
c) Model Number - Model Number
This 8-digit code is engraved on the back of Seiko watches. The number model consists of two sets of 4 letters (including numbers and sometimes letters). The first 4 characters indicate the watch engine model. The next 3 letters are the watch case code and the last letter is the target market of the watch. The caliber number of mechanical watches starts with "9S", the caliber number of spring drive watches starts with "9R" and the caliber number of quartz watches starts with "9F". Some quartz caliber numbers start with "8J" or "4J".
3- Price comparison to identify the original Seiko watch
In general, you should pay attention to the price when buying any watch. Always try to check the original price of the Seiko watch you want on the Internet. Due to advanced technologies and quality materials, a Seiko watch! Prices couldn't be more different. If a store sells a Seiko watch at a much lower price than the original price, you must doubt its authenticity. Counterfeit versions of Seiko watches have a huge price difference compared to their original versions. Of course, you should keep in mind that unfortunately some people sell fake watches at the price of original watches!
Seiko watch price in Iran may lag behind the dollar price for a short time. Sometimes, in the case of Seiko watches, the original price you see in Iran is different from the world price. Usually, after the price of the dollar is fixed, the prices change in Iran. Therefore, the price of a Seiko watch in Iran may be very different from the world price.
4- Examining the logo and appearance of the Seiko watch
Every Seiko watch has the Seiko logo on the dial. Check the size and shape of the letters very carefully to notice any slight changes. In general, you should carefully compare all the details of the appearance of the watch you want on the main website of the brand with the watch you intend to buy. Make sure they match perfectly. Seiko's name is written on the page in capital letters. (SEIKO) can be seen in some fake models even with a difference in writing in the name (such as SIEKO or SIKO). Also, pay attention to the packaging and watch box and its quality. In some watches, the Seiko logo is engraved on the watch bezel. Check all the details carefully with the photo details of the original Seiko watch.
5- Checking the specifications of the original Seiko watch from the reference site
Specifications, type of function and options of every Seiko watch can be seen on Seiko's main website by searching the reference code. If it is different from the Seiko watch you are considering, it may not be original. Some Seiko products may not be available on its official website. In this case, you can search the product code on Google. Find the original Seiko watch on reputable sites such as Amazon, official Seiko stores, etc.
Colors may be slightly different on your mobile phone or computer monitor for various reasons. For example, if you increase the brightness of the phone screen, the colors may change slightly. This is a technical discussion that is not included in this article. But it is not possible to display another model on Google and other reputable sites with your watch reference code.
6- Checking the packaging to identify the original Sico
Before you see the watch itself, the box you have in your hand When you receive the product, be sure to check the original Seiko logo with the original font on it. One of the easiest ways to distinguish an original Seiko watch from a fake is this. The first thing is that the font of the logo that is on the watch, the manual and the warranty card is the same. There should also be a manual and a warranty card inside the Seiko watch box. But what should you look for in a Seiko watch box?
< span style="white-space: normal;">The logo is uneven.
The font style is very thick and unclear.
The font style on the box and warranty card do not match.
The box logo looks different from the logo on the watch itself.
If these problems It is in the packaging of your watch. Be sure to reconsider your purchase. Check other methods of diagnosing the original psycho more carefully.
7- Take Seiko watch glass seriously!
One of the characteristics of the original Seiko watch is the type of glass that is used on the watch. In the first step, the watch glass must be free of any scratches. If you look carefully at the watch glass. Seiko uses hardlex glass for its watches. These glasses are more resistant to impact and scratches. If a Seiko watch has scratches, it is either not original or has been severely damaged.