How to Spot Fake Audemars Piguet (AP): Real vs Fake Guides

To tell if an Audemars Piguet is real, start with the dial and the engravings. On the Royal Oak, the Tapisserie dial is a grid of tiny, precisely aligned squares, and fakes tend to show an uneven or poorly copied pattern. Engravings on the case back, the clasp and the crown should be sharp, clean and precise, while counterfeit ones are often shallow, uneven or messy.

A case number that reads correctly is not proof on its own, and the brand says a watch can only be authenticated by examining it. The guides below cover the Royal Oak and how to tell a real Audemars Piguet watch in general.