I think this IWC watch is a fake

iwc3.jpegiwc.jpegI have never come across this brand before. I did some googling but the thing that makes me think its a fake the most is the plastic on the inside plus the corrosion . A friend gave this to me knowing i am an occassion ebay seller but i said this is not my field. I didnt realise these watches go for thousands. So opened it and it doesn't look quality to me. Not that i have even bought a watch since the 80's probably and never seen a real high end watch close up

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IWC stands for International Watch Company and is one of the only hand made watches in the world.

By many, considered as the Rolls Royce of watches.

 

It is not unusual for a watch to have a plastic case ring but very common with fakes or lower end watches.

Your watch has a mechanical movement and a self winder making it more likely to be real.

However it looks like a promo watch made for Wimbledon, hence a lesser quality mass produced item perhaps used as giveaways.

 

Google the case number and see if you can compare movements in pictures.

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Real IWC's do not use $10.00 Chinese movements...

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You sure fiveeyes ? I can see several jewels.

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Absolutely sure, the lowest grade of fake possible.

 

Chinese watches have had jewels since the late 1800's.

Even ignoring the awful movement you only have to look at the machining of the case.

Looks like it was done with a hammer & chisel in some places.

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Hi thanks i didnt know that. I am having no luck even googling with the number on the back of the watch. Maybe i am not using the right search words?

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Oh has it? I dont know what i am looking at i am afraid. Watches are not something i have around much

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Numerous references to the Boris Becker IWC watch if you google like

 

https://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/product/portugieser-chrono-3/

 

looks nothing like your watch to me

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If you google the number it will show some business's that sell/specialise in these watches perhaps you can then contact them and see if they could shed some light.

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OH yes i saw that one and many others just not one with the model number on my watch. Yeah doesn't look anything like that

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