Your Seiko Might Be Fake
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Күн бұрынHow To Spot A Fake Seiko Alpinist | Clicky Bezel
If Your Seiko Has This, It Might Be Fake
Did you know there are fake Seiko Alpinist watches out there? It’s a scary thought, especially for a Japanese enthusiast watch brand less than the $1000 mark.
Today, we are taking a look at a fake Seiko Alpinist replica purchased through Craigslist. We are joined by Ripley Sellers, a good friend of the channel, as he talks about his story picking up this watch replica and compares it to a genuine Seiko Alpinist to see differences from the case, to even the movement itself.
This video was filmed during Wind Up Watch Fair San Francisco 2022 as Ripley Sellers was in town from Los Angeles to share his experience with this fake Alpinist. We figured we might as well put together an impromptu video for you all. Hope you all enjoy it!
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00:00 Intro
00:22 Acquisition Story
00:39 First Look: Dial
00:48 First Look: Strap
01:03 Doge: Ziggy
01:06 Closer Look at the Seiko Alpinist Fake
01:16 Engravings
01:31 Movement
01:53 An Even Closer Look
02:16 Case
02:39 Date Wheel
02:46 Dial
03:39 Overall
04:36 Ripley Out
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@ClickyBezel 4 ай бұрын
Read my article on Fashion Beans: www.fashionbeans.com/article/seiko-alpinist-review/
@reebud 5 ай бұрын
I watched this video.... to be honest, I still couldn't tell the differences
@tk423b 10 ай бұрын
If the delta on the time grapher is less than 10spd, it’s not a Seiko.
@quinncide 3 ай бұрын
This vid is actually pretty funny. “You’ll notice that the fake has a metal gear whereas the real Alpinist uses a *self lubricating polymer* gear.” Bro. The word you’re looking for is *plastic.* The real one uses a *plastic* gear smdh.
@notDonaldFagen 2 жыл бұрын
Because the authentics aren't crazy expensive, the same superfakers that churn out close AAA Rolex reps can pretty much match the Alpinist pretty easily. That IS scary. A lot of people want an Alp, and don't think twice about authenticity because we all assume nobody would bother to fake a Seiko under a grand.
@nishikanta200 3 ай бұрын
Where to get the fake one
@sqh9165 11 ай бұрын
I recently ordered a Seiko from the Prestige collection I think from Ebay for my fiance as a wedding gift. I am petrified that I've ordered a fake despite doing hours on sellers. How would I go about getting it evaluated for authenticity? I am NYC based. Could I bring it to a Seiko retailer?
@TerroristJames 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you!
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davidstjohn7943 2 жыл бұрын
Great one, thanks both. Hope you team up again. Can't believe that fake though; not sure I'd have spotted it without taking the caseback off. Although the $40 price tag would have been a bit of a giveaway. Scary.
@NickAlexTheo 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed the misalignment of the 1 and 2 numerals at the 12 o'clock position. If you look closely it is skewed to the left a tiny bit. Or maybe my eyes fool me
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Ripley is great and always welcome on the channel whenever he is in town again. Yes, it would easily fool a lot of us
@clark3830 Жыл бұрын
If the watch is made with real Seiko parts, it IS a Seiko just not completed or made at the factory. It should be called a Frankenstein or modified Seiko. An example would be having a transplant say of an organ. You are no longer a human by you statement. Therefore, you must be a Frankenstein. Fake depicts not of the company that made the parts. We need to state what is true.
@Unused_1 4 ай бұрын
I've never read such nonsense spoken with this much conviction. You are a clown.
@NFS-shade 2 жыл бұрын
There is no way ordinary user like me can open the watch to check the genuine condition.
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what makes these fakes so terrifying. Unless you’ve handled a genuine Alpinist or have one side by side, it takes an expert to really point out the real from the fake.
@atomalbert 6 ай бұрын
How do you know it’s not a factory variant? I mean if the “fake” looks exactly the same, works as advertised (e.g. 200m water resistance, sapphire crystal, daishock), is it a fake? Easier to believe it’s a fake if quality is worse than the original or different from what Seiko says the original is
@Awkwardfruitfly Жыл бұрын
I’ve sent my alpinist in to seiko to have it serviced. Would they have even noticed and mentioned it to me if it was fake?
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
I'm sure if they notice something unusual or not genuine, they will probably mentioned something to you. I hope yours is a genuine one! Thanks for watching.
@eliasmoubarak946 Жыл бұрын
I guess fake watches can t be fixed easily
@user-uf2ny4kr6g 6 ай бұрын
Hello sir my mom have a two pieces of sieko 5 watch but we didnt know if it is original or not picture indicate below, thank you
@WesWatchRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Kinda scary to think these are out there and if you didn't have a genuine one, you'd be hard pushed to tell the difference without dismantling it.
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Especially for faking a Seiko, I wouldn’t think twice about it unless something is seriously off. Thanks for watching!
@greatonreviews 6 ай бұрын
Wow so informative, thank you guys.
@ClickyBezel 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@luiscardenas2251 5 ай бұрын
What is it to get that green nylon strap? I’m doubling it.
@beyond36horology Жыл бұрын
Seeing this video after watching a video by Watch Crunch saying the same. Scary.
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
I’m glad WatchCrunch made a video on this topic. It’s scary and enthusiasts should stay vigilant. Thanks for watching!
@ahha6304 Жыл бұрын
How do I know that my Seiko is genuine: I got a watch from online buy that 14 minutes after in 1 hour, so I send to claim at Seiko distributor, and they changed the calibre for me (as I saw some dive/pressure testing certificate, which performed 3 times) That's how I know it was genuine Seiko, I can claim for calibre QC problems haha
@fss5678 2 жыл бұрын
Wow truly scary, a fake $700 seiko😰😰
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Right?! Thanks for watching!
@progguy10 Жыл бұрын
the funny thing about the fake alpinist is its gonna have a seiko movement. if that worked on rolexes id buy more fake rolexes
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
The ultimate Frankenstein haha. Thanks for watching!
@mikesurratt1922 2 жыл бұрын
If he had a real one right there...why couldn't he show us the difference in movements side by side..taking the case back off the real one is not that risky considering his level of competence. Why did he have to use a picture of the right movement when he had one on hand...???...???
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
We were a bit pressed on time that day. It was totally impromptu as Ripley was in town 😅. Sorry to disappoint.
@ThurstonHowell3rd 5 ай бұрын
Buying directly from Seiko, Casio, etc is the best way to avoid getting a fake. More expensive yes, but you'll have peace knowing that it's 100% genuine.
@penu009 2 жыл бұрын
Is the glass also sapphire on the fake watch?
@james6048 2 жыл бұрын
Careful Ripley is good man he'll steal your fans. 😂😂
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
It’s because of his dog Ziggy right? I’m kidding haha. What can I say, he’s an industry professional with a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for watching!
@GOBbluthagain 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ehrenkrause9861 Жыл бұрын
Good to know if I've been looking to get that watch for the last 6 months now do my diligence
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
Glad my video helped you out on making an informed decision on these watches! It’s unfortunate that it has come down to this, but this is the world we live in nowadays. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video!
@apayatakes 11 ай бұрын
Was hoping you could provide info on the green ridge nato strap at 4:00. Thx
@ClickyBezel 11 ай бұрын
I got the strap from CNS Straps! I think it was called their vintage NATO? Either way, you should check them out regardless!
@EmHotep4520 Жыл бұрын
Would it just make sense to buy directly from Seiko or a Seiko licensed dealer?
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! This is the best way to purchase a Seiko. However, a lot of enthusiasts like myself are on the secondary market to find deals. With these fakes out, it’s best to tread carefully nowadays unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
@EmHotep4520 Жыл бұрын
@@ClickyBezel Thank you for responding. Should know of any reliable/credible watch dealers, please share.
@24934637 Ай бұрын
Believe it or not, I actually own a fake Casio F91W!
@Qm455 2 жыл бұрын
While I don't want a fake Seiko, I do, at the same time want one of these! I've been trying to find a case for modding, that has an inner rotating bezel (they just don't exist as far as I can see) and one of these would be perfect (with some major changes!). Anyway, nice vid', It's good to know about these as I would be horrified if I bought an Alp' only to find it was fake 😤.
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
These would be perfect for modding. Thanks for watching!
@SgtDuster 7 ай бұрын
Now knowing that it's a fake and putting that aside, I think that you can say that you got a good watch for 40$.
@japd7897 2 жыл бұрын
The chances I could identify a fake one is 0%.
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Scary isn’t it?! Thanks for watching.
@NathanHassall Жыл бұрын
This background music while your talking is obnoxious but distracting too.
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
Sorry.
@NathanHassall Жыл бұрын
@@ClickyBezel forgiven
@NickAlexTheo 2 жыл бұрын
Ref no on that piece? Is that the latest version of the alpinist? The one offered in my market has different text on the dial..
@HardePeople 2 жыл бұрын
They show the old one I believe and yours will probably have the prospex logo
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if the exact reference number but this Alpinist belongs to the generation before Seiko started putting the Prospex logo on their dials.
@jh-il5sb 2 жыл бұрын
that would be the sarb017, of course!!
@dha1451 Жыл бұрын
who in the world is going to take apart a $40-50 watch to see on the inside if the watch is fake or real? for that price you just accept it or not buy at all.
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
People like us I guess 😆😆. The curiosity is real!
@dha1451 Жыл бұрын
@@ClickyBezel I get your point but even if you can take it apart, you wouldnt be able to do that at the point of sale. Its at home and its too late. It wasnt a criticism, it's just a comment that ordinary people would never go that far.
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
I take no offense. Ripley bought the watch knowing it’s fake and was curious as to what the guts of the watch contains. WatchCrunch also did a similar thing to fully dissect the watch just to see how far the counterfeiters went. It’s all fun but for most, it’ll be very tough spot the fake unless a genuine one is next to it. Even then, it is still super tough!
@vgama Жыл бұрын
The problem is when the fake is being sold for 600$ and you don't have a real one to compare even if you open the case up
@knight0924 2 жыл бұрын
Random question but can anyone tell me what type of nato that green one is?
@SuperMariooo25 2 жыл бұрын
Could be a ribbed nato from cheapestnatostraps
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Bingo!
@knight0924 2 жыл бұрын
@@SuperMariooo25 thank you!
@knight0924 2 жыл бұрын
@@ClickyBezel thanks!!
@sprsk 7 ай бұрын
Great info ... Great work ... But men ... that camera movement and shake gets me sick ... pitty, why ?
@ClickyBezel 7 ай бұрын
My table was shaking not the camera. Sorry about that!
@sprsk 7 ай бұрын
@@ClickyBezel no worries .. just keep it in mind :D Its great that u responded so fast
@lincolnbeard3110 2 жыл бұрын
We don't deserve Ripley!
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
It’s like he’s done this before!
@WaiLIp Жыл бұрын
This video makes me fear of buying JDM
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
It's always worth buying from a trusted source. Thanks for watching!
@gerardowmby7156 2 ай бұрын
You expect me to take my watch apart to inspect it?? And buy two of them to compare them? And how do you know the second one is genuine?
@Smolensk85 21 күн бұрын
No one expects nothing from you, man. You do whatever you want.
@Bob.martens 6 ай бұрын
How to spot a fake Seiko? it has a nice strap.
@ClickyBezel 6 ай бұрын
Haha exactly. Shame on Seiko...
@robedmunds7163 7 ай бұрын
Hey, they even fake Casio f91-w, so buyer beware
@24934637 Ай бұрын
That's true! I actually own a fake one! Just bought a real one to replace it yesterday!
@juniorjr5328 2 жыл бұрын
😅😅 fake seiko?! That’s something new
@ClickyBezel 2 жыл бұрын
Insane right?
@charlesduncan910 2 жыл бұрын
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@zedotasco Жыл бұрын
Lol. There arent any alpinist fakes. At least yet..sarb 017 have a lot of quality Control problems . The spb121j1 have more quality and Control quality. Also there are sarb017 that are reburbished. there arent any fakes . Dont lie to people to get views.
@ClickyBezel Жыл бұрын
I would never do such a thing… I know it’s hard to believe but take another look. Also, WatchCrunch covered this exact topic a few days ago and hit exactly the same points. Thanks for watching!
@vgama Жыл бұрын
How are you so sure?
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