Classic wrist watch cost an investment of a lifetime. It is often difficult to spot a genuine classic watch as fake watches also look as good as a classic one.

Here is what you need to know to help spot a fake classic watch. The bezel on a genuine watch turns only in one direction: counter clockwise. Fakes often turn in both directions or in other words, they are bi-directional. All high quality fake watches are correct in this feature. So even if the bezel turns in the correct direction, this doesn't mean it's a genuine wrist watch.

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Bezel clicks. It takes 120 'clicks' to make a full circle on a genuine watch. Fakes often fail to copy this feature correctly. So even if the bezel makes 120 clicks, this doesn't mean it's a real classic watch. Other than the above differences, it can be almost impossible to spot a fake classic watch. The only way to know for sure is to take the watch into an authorized dealer or other high end watch shop and have them remove the case back and see the genuineness of the watch. That's the only way to know for sure. You may not be able to tell a real one from a fake one unless you have the back removed and check the watch inside.