First off, let’s be real. We’re talking about watches that generally clock in around the $20 mark, maybe a bit more. Are people *really* gonna bother faking a $20 watch? I mean, come on! One of the snippets actually said that point blank, which, tbh, is pretty persuasive. It’s kinda like counterfeiting pennies, ain’t it?
However, *technically* speaking, there’s probably a difference between a “real” Naviforce and, well, something that *claims* to be one. The snippet that mentions “Guangzhou NAVIFORCE Watch Co., Ltd. was established in 2012” – that’s likely the actual source. They do wholesale, OEM/ODM, the whole shebang. So, anything sold *as* Naviforce that *didn’t* come from them, or a licensed manufacturer, is… well, it’s *technically* a fake, right? Even if it looks practically identical.
The bigger issue, I think, is not *is it fake*, but *is it worth the $20 you’re paying for it?* The snippet about “Curren Watches: Pros and Cons” is relevant. It mentions looking for “gem watch brands with super cheap watches (e.g., Sanda, SKMEI).” So, the question is, is Naviforce one of those hidden gems? Are they a “diamond in the rough?” Some people *seem* to think so, and honestly, for 20 bucks, it’s not a huge gamble.
And then there’s the ticking thing that I saw somewhere else. While that might be true for super high-end watches, it’s definitely not always true for cheaper watches! Don’t use that to determine if your Naviforce is “fake”. It’s just a cheap watch that probably ticks.
The thing is, since these are often sold by different sellers with varying packaging (as noted in one of the snippets), quality control *could* be all over the place. You might get a great one that lasts for years, or you might get one that breaks after a week. It’s a bit of a lottery, which is kinda part of the fun, if you’re into that sort of thing.
