How to check if a Mido watch is genuine?

　　Mido is a famous Swiss watch brand that combines high-end Swiss watchmaking technology with accessible pricing, making it very popular in the domestic market. However, replica products have also spotted the opportunity and infiltrated the market. Below, I will tell you how to distinguish genuine Mido watches from replicas.

　　Mido watch authentication

　　1. Examine the movement

　　First, familiarise yourself with the calibre numbers and markings used in genuine pieces; on a fake watch with an exhibition caseback, discrepancies become obvious immediately. Secondly, carefully inspect the movement engravings: genuine calibre markings are crisp and beautifully executed, whereas fakes look crude and unrefined. Finally, understand movement performance features, such as the winding method (manual or automatic, unidirectional or bidirectional) and the audible beat of the escapement.

　　2. Examine fine exterior details and functions

　　When holding the watch in your hand, you should carefully observe its exterior, including the finishing: check whether the polishing technique is delicate; high-end watch finishing is extremely sophisticated, whereas replica watch craftsmanship is basically crude. Typography: the lettering on genuine watches is full, whereas on replicas it appears lacking in confidence. Hands: genuine hands can be distinguished from counterfeits by their length, thickness, shape, and material. For example, the blued steel hands frequently used in luxury watches have a rich, deep blue colour achieved through a complex firing process, whereas the blue on replicas is simply painted on. Dial: common dial techniques used in luxury watches include enamel, guilloché, sunburst, and mother-of-pearl dials, and some watches feature unique technologies of their own, such as Rolex's computer dial or Cartier's solid gold silver-plated engraved dials. Diamonds and setting craftsmanship: examine the setting technique, diamond quality, and size. Functions: most replica watches focus heavily on functions, which is a breakthrough for spotting replicas. Many replica watch functions are merely decorative (such as moon phases, perpetual calendars, tourbillons, etc.) and do not actually function.