There is a lot of money being made by unscrupulous dealers who deal in counterfeit items. This is because not everybody can buy designer items as they are so expensive, whereas fakes are much cheaper. Luxury watches are the most counterfeited items available today, and sometimes it is not easy to tell a fake from the real thing. As in anything, to be able to tell the real thing from a fake you need to be very familiar with the original. In the case of timepieces, familiarize yourself with the brand you have chosen. Make sure that you know the different collections that are available as well as their distinguishing features. Check carefully to see if there is any glue or glue stains anywhere on the watch. If the logo is stuck on with glue, or there is gluing on the crown, then you know that what you have is not a designer article. This should help you determine the value of the watch you are looking at. Silence is also one of the hallmarks of luxury timepieces. They are quiet, so if yo...