I mean, check this out, there’s a whole thread on Reddit about it, r/CitizenWatches, where people are talking about counterfeit Citizens. Kinda scary, right? You think you’re getting the real deal, a tough-as-nails dive watch, but bam! You end up with some cheap knock-off that’ll probably fall apart the first time you get it wet. Ugh.
And then you see videos online, like some guy on Instagram @sheik_store trying to show the differences between the real and the fake Aqualand JP1060. It’s like, okay, thanks for the heads-up, but I just wanna buy a watch without having to become a freakin’ expert on spotting fake bezels and dodgy dials!
I saw a link to the Citizen Onlineshop promising the ‘Promaster Aqualand is the watch for you’, and yeah, maybe it *is* the watch for me, IF it’s actually a genuine Citizen and not some garbage imposter. You know?
The worst part is, some of these fakes look pretty convincing at first glance. They might even slap on the “Eco-Drive” label and try to mimic the cool features like the depth sensor and all that jazz. I saw one on Amazon, a “Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Promaster Aqualand Chronograph Watch,” but how do you *really* know it’s legit? It’s like, trust no one! (Okay, maybe trust Amazon… mostly. But still, be careful!).
Honestly, I’m kinda torn. I really want that Aqualand Lume Dial (the review I saw made it sound amazing!), but the thought of getting ripped off is seriously stressing me out. It’s like, is it even worth the risk?
My advice? If you’re gonna pull the trigger, buy from a reputable dealer. Like, *really* reputable. And maybe do some serious research beforehand, learning the tell-tale signs of a fake. Look at the details, the finishing, the movement (if you can), and don’t be afraid to ask questions. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
And hey, if you *do* end up getting a fake, don’t just sit there and take it! Report it to the seller, complain to Amazon or wherever you bought it, and warn other potential buyers. We gotta fight the good fight against these counterfeit creeps!
