How to spot a fake watch: Look for misspelt words, incorrect logos and model numbers

23 Sep 2021

Nthabi Nhlapo

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Georgina Rodriguez attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer 2021 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 06, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage)

We've all heard of a friend or acquaintance who was swindled out of thousands when they thought they were buying a discounted luxury item, only to find it was fake. In some cases, people willingly purchase counterfeit items to keep up with the Joneses or "fake it till you make it".

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