Founded in the mid-19th century, Patek Philippe has maintained its reputation as one of the leading Swiss luxury watchmakers in the market. Over the years, the brand has produced mechanically advanced timepieces. Its watches are not only accurate and durable, but they are also stylish. One of the most outstanding Rolex replica watches produced by the brand is the Patek Philippe Nautilus.
Originally introduced to the market in 1977, the Nautilus was an immediate success and became popular worldwide. Given its magnificent appearance, impeccable functionality, and outstanding durability, the watch was necessarily very expensive. As an alternative to the high-priced genuine Patek Philippe Nautilus, replicas of the watch are also available on the market at relatively low prices.
The dial is one of the features of the Patek Philippe Nautilus that you can use to tell the difference between a genuine and a copycat version of the watch. Genuine watches have a typical smooth black and blue dial with a unique gradient effect. The dial also has embossed horizontal recesses that run the entire width of the dial. The replica’s dial is distinctive. While the replica is also available in blue and black, the genuine replica watch has a more electric shade of blue and black.
Although the case and bezel of the Patek Philippe Nautilus are almost identical to the authentic one, a closer look reveals some differences. One of the similarities is that both versions consist of a porthole design case. The bezel is screwed onto the case like a porthole. The case is 43 mm in diameter and is a separate part from the case back. However, the octagonal shape is mild and could easily be mistaken for a circle. The essence of the porthole design is also more evident in the genuine article than in the fake.
The strap of the Patek Philippe Nautilus is another interesting feature of the fake watch. Being a sports watch, the bracelet is designed to ensure that the wearer feels comfortable at all times. It is thin and smooth, making it both lightweight and comfortable on the wrist. The folding mechanism is kept simple and efficient, consisting of two metals that are neither decorated nor engraved. The bracelet material of the counterfeit Patek Philippe Nautilus is slightly thicker. However, the clasps on both the fake and genuine Patek Philippe are similar. They both have a secure flip-lock that is put in place for security purposes. The flip-lock protects the folding clasp from being accidentally opened. The flip-lock has a Patek Philippe logo on both fake and genuine watches.