Now, Amazon *officially* says they’re all over stamping out counterfeits. They even got like, 8,000 peeps dedicated to sniffing out the fakes. That’s a lot of people, right? And yeah, it’s true, Amazon *is* an authorized dealer for some brands, like Seiko, which kinda gives you some confidence. But here’s where it gets a little dicey.
Thing is, Amazon’s like a gigantic flea market online. You got Amazon itself selling stuff, which, okay, probably legit. But then you have all these *other* sellers using Amazon as a platform, and that’s where the potential for fakes sneaks in. These independent sellers… well, let’s just say some of ’em aren’t exactly playing by the rules. It’s a small risk, sure, but still a risk.
I mean, I saw this one thread online where someone was asking if Citizen watches on Amazon.ca were legit. Good question! And the response basically said “mostly yeah, but be careful.” Which isn’t exactly reassuring, y’know?
The real kicker is, even if the listing *says* it’s genuine, how can you *really* be sure? Especially with those Eco-Drives. Some folks are saying it’s harder to fake the Eco-Drive tech. But I’ve also seen comments about fake “Blue Angels” Citizens, which *are* Eco-Drives! So, who knows for sure? It’s a bit of a gamble, innit?
Look, if you’re worried, maybe stick to buying directly from Citizen’s website. Yeah, it might cost a bit more, but at least you know you’re getting the real deal. Or, you could look at listings from Amazon themselves, but you still gotta be careful. I mean, read the fine print, check if there’s a manufacturer’s warranty (that’s a good sign!), and if the price seems too good to be true… well, you know the saying.
