The Timepiece Journal » luxury watch buying guide

The Royal Oak is one of the most counterfeited luxury sports watches in the world. This guide covers 11 specific authentication tests — from the octagonal bezel to the movement — to help you verify any AP Royal Oak before buying.

Five factors define whether a luxury watch is genuinely worth buying: in-house movement quality, premium materials, meaningful complications, exceptional finishing, and brand heritage. The complete guide for serious watch buyers.