Alles über Fake-Uhren

Original or counterfeit? All the facts about fake watches! With many practical tips on how to spot a counterfeit. An essential read and a must-have recommendation for watch enthusiasts and collectors, as well as anyone looking to buy a luxury watch. After reading this, you'll usually be able to recognize fake watches at first glance. The descriptions of the counterfeit features are extensive and well explained, and the book is exciting and entertaining to read. Everything that is popular and successful is counterfeited - the damage to the economy and consumers amounts to billions each year. The watch industry is particularly affected: here, expensive counterfeits are often visually difficult to distinguish from high-quality originals. But what are the actual characteristics of a counterfeit, and how can I, as a layperson, really recognize them? What does the law say, and when do you risk severe penalties? Where are the watches manufactured? Through what supply routes do the counterfeits enter the EU, and how does the customs authority of the destination country handle them? And what happens if I travel abroad with a fake watch? The author of the renowned specialist magazine "Armbanduhren," Stefan Friesenegger, dispels myths and misunderstandings and clearly explains the issues surrounding counterfeit watches with facts. Learn now how to protect yourself from counterfeits! About the author: Stefan Friesenegger, born in 1962, has been dealing with wristwatches for over forty years. As a passionate admirer of beautiful timepieces, he has witnessed the quartz crisis and many developments in the watch world. His knowledge and love for watches have intensified over time. Today, it impressively unfolds in his books and a dedicated column in "Armbanduhren.".