I saw this article the other day, right? Some dude bought a €34 fake Apple Watch Ultra. Thirty-four EUROS! And yeah, the article said you could tell, but still…that’s kinda impressive for a dupe. Makes you wonder what corners they cut, though. Probably the battery life, right? It’s *always* the battery life. Or maybe the GPS is completely bonkers and thinks you’re in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean when you’re just walking to the store.
The big problem, in my opinion, is that people are getting ripped off. They think they’re getting a sweet deal on a used Apple Watch, only to find out it’s a cheap imitation. And that SUCKS. How do you avoid it? Well, that’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it?
I saw another thing saying to check the GPS accuracy. Yeah, okay, *after* you’ve bought it and realized it’s garbage. That’s helpful. I think you gotta be proactive. Like, really look at the thing. Is the band kinda flimsy? Does the case feel cheap? Any weird misspellings on the box? (That’s a classic giveaway, BTW. “Appel Wotch” or something equally hilarious.)
And honestly? If the price seems too good to be true, it probably IS. I mean, common sense, people! Apple products are *expensive*. If someone’s selling you an “Apple Watch Ultra” for fifty bucks, run. Just RUN. It’s probably got more in common with a Tamagotchi than a cutting-edge smartwatch.
I guess the main takeaway is: do your research. Buy from reputable sellers. And for the love of all that is holy, check for those misspelled brand names! Seriously, that’s like the easiest thing to spot, and it’s a dead giveaway. Oh, and don’t trust your eyes too much in photos, because they can use AI to look more realistic.
