How To Spot A Fake Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch

The Case

A fine, hand-finished vertical brushing is omnipresent throughout the case and bracelet of most Royal Oaks

The Dial

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak always comes with the iconic tapisserie dial. Seen here is the mega tapisserie pattern, the largest of the three patterns used on Royal Oak dials

The Bezel

An authentic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak features eight hexagonal screws meticulously placed on the bezel; each of them is identical in shape and well-finished

The Caseback

A genuine Audemars Piguet Royal Oak will feature important hallmarks, for instance, the reference or serial numbers.