How to Spot Fake Cartier: Real vs Fake Guides

To tell if a Cartier is real, look closely at the engravings and stamps first. On genuine watches and jewelry the markings are precise, deep and evenly spaced, while fakes often show blurry, shallow or messy lettering. Gold jewelry should carry a metal hallmark such as 750, and a genuine piece has a noticeable weight, where counterfeits tend to feel lighter. A serial number should be present, but it only tells you what the code claims, so judge it together with everything else.

On watches, also check that the crown cabochon is set cleanly rather than glued, and look for the hidden Cartier signature worked into the dial, which some copies also print. The guides below cover the Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu, Baignoire and Panthère watches, Cartier watches and bracelets in general, the Love and Juste un Clou bracelets, the Love ring and Cartier glasses.