Cartier Legit Check
The Tank and Santos collections are bastions of elegance. Their reliance on cleaner aesthetics and frequently quartz movements makes them highly susceptible to grey market counterfeiting and 1:1 replicas.
1. The Secret Signature
Cartier employs micro-printing within their dials to deter forgery. This is the first thing to legit check under a loupe.
Typography Inspection
Examine the 'VII' (7) or 'X' (10) numerals. The word "CARTIER" should form one of the strokes of the Roman numeral. It must be rendered with absolute clarity and crispness. Replicas frequently present smudged, bleeding, or entirely omitted text.
2. The Sapphire Cabochon Crown
The crown is traditionally set with a synthetic blue spinel or genuine sapphire cabochon, depending on the model.
- Genuine: The gemstone is securely set, exhibiting deep color, brilliance, and clarity. It is securely fastened without visible glue.
- Replica: Often utilizes glued blue glass or cheap plastic. It appears cloudy, lacks depth, feels inherently cheap, and may even have visible residue around the setting.
3. Case Back Engravings & Serial
Cartier's metallurgy and engraving techniques yield precise, distinct results on the case back.
"Authentic engravings are distinct, crisp, yet relatively shallow. Replicas tend to employ heavy laser etching, resulting in overly deep, rough 'burnt' metal, and incorrect, blocky typography."
Verify Your Serial
Cross-check the 8-digit alphanumeric serial located on the case back to ensure it isn't a flagged clone serial.
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