How to Buy Replica Watches in the UK Without Getting Scammed

When you place an order, the products come in as replica watches, and chances are always that the products will be snatched by the UK customs when transported (especially when transported to China or the U.S.). 

Upon the arrival of most of the packages nobody notices that it happens, but the risk is present. When customs intercepts the parcel, it can seize it and you will get a letter. Nevertheless, first-time buyers are hardly penalized or fined- it is just a loss of the items in most cases.

When you are concerned, inquire on “stealth shipping“ with the seller. This implies that they put the watch in a pack that does not scream a brand name and they can even divide the watch and the box to avoid attention.

1. The Increasing Demand of Replica Watch in the UK

The replica watches UK have taken a serious grip in the UK in the past ten years. Referring to the students of the university as well as working adults, they are increasingly taking interest to find fashion that is luxurious in style but not in price. Be it Rolex submariner, Omega Seamaster, or Patek Philippe Nautilus, the temptation of having a close 100% imitation at up to 10x less is hard to resist.

However, there is a downside to this increased demand. The bogus traders, fraud platforms, and low-end reproductions are all around. It is therefore important to know how to shop smartly in case you are in the UK and considering purchasing a replica watch either online or on grounds.

2. Be Familiar with the Law Before You Shop

In the United Kingdom, possession and purchase of a replica watch is not an illegal act. When sold as a real brand product or even when being sold off as such, however, they are in violation of the trademark law. This does not mean that you cannot freely shop for a replica, on the contrary, you cannot sell it as a piece of original.

Trustable replica resellers tend to obey the right to using the actual names of the brands in their listings (e.g., using the term Submariner Style rather than Rolex Submariner). 

3. Avoid Prices That Seem like Too-Good-To-Be-True

The other simplest way to fall a victim of fraud is through price enticements. Although the price of a high-end replica can range in between £100 to 300, scam dealers can offer a “Swiss Clone Rolex at 40” or even an “AAA+ Patek at 25” with perfect pictures. They are most likely to be of poor quality quartz imitations or simply never come.

Instead, seek out affordable prices at the level of quality. You should expect to pay more than 100 in terms of a good automatic copy with a working movement, solid weight and sapphire crystal. Below that, you have to twice confirm the reputation of the seller and the product description and give your money away.

4. Shop on Reliable UK-Located Sellers or Marketplaces

When you are going to make a purchase inside the UK, then you should aim to purchase with UK-based replica vendors, or companies who can deliver to the UK. This minimizes the length of time to get the delivery, the risks of encountering customs hustle and facilitates instances of returning or exchanging the watch in case of necessity.

Replica sellers are available in forums, Reddit groups, or even a closed facebook group. The popular sellers of such websites as DHgate and AliExpress have a history of many years as well. 

Where verified reviews and photos are available by actual purchasers in the UK, these are always worth checking. A good seller is prone to stereotypical product pictures, video clips and to be honest about their descriptions and not using clear-cut stock pictures.

Final Words

Request the seller to give you actual photos or take a brief video of the watch before getting a purchase. You would like to take a closer look at the dial, the engraving on the clasp, the back of the case and the movement in action (as an automatic watch). 

These will be delivered by most of the trusted sellers through WhatsApp, Telegram, or email. When a seller is not willing to display actual photos or just gives out pictures with a lot of editing, leave them alone.