Before you start

A Cartier Baignoire replica is a copy, not a genuine watch. Decide that before you shop, then set a budget that matches the risk. Ask the seller for a written statement that the watch is a replica and keep that message. If the listing hides that fact, walk away.

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  • Identify the genuine Baignoire reference you want to match. Reference 2717 is a small oval-case model, and sellers use the number in different ways.
  • Check your country's import rules for counterfeit goods before you pay. In the US, CBP can seize counterfeit merchandise.
  • Plan to pay with a method that offers dispute rights. Wire transfer and crypto leave you with no chargeback path.

1. Confirm the case shape and reference stamp

The Baignoire is an oval watch, so the case profile matters more than the number on the back. Ask for a side photo and a top-down photo. Compare the oval ratio, lug placement, and crown position with photos of the genuine reference you are matching. A caseback stamped 2717 proves little on its own because stamps are copied.

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2. Ask for dated, close-up photos

Stock photos and reused images are common in replica listings. Require fresh images before you discuss price.

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  1. Request a photo of the caseback stamp, the dial at 12 and 6, the crown, and the clasp.
  2. Ask for a photo with a coin or card next to the case to judge scale.
  3. Ask for a timestamp note in the same frame. This cuts down on reused images from other listings.

3. Check the movement and crown

A low price often means a quartz movement, even when the listing suggests mechanical. Confirm the type in writing.

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  1. Ask for a short video that shows the seconds hand and the time-setting action.
  2. Confirm whether the watch is quartz or mechanical. A sweeping seconds hand points to mechanical; a tick points to quartz.
  3. Look at the crown cabochon. On the Baignoire, the crown is a focal point. A glued glass cabochon sits proud or shows glue; a set stone sits flush.

4. Match the strap, bracelet, and clasp

  • Check the strap width at the lugs and the taper toward the buckle.
  • Confirm the clasp type and any signing. A plain clasp on a watch sold as a high-grade replica is a mismatch.
  • Ask whether the strap is leather, synthetic, or coated. Cheap coated straps crack at the lugs.

5. Read the seller terms before payment

  • Return window: get the number of days and who pays return shipping.
  • Payment method: use a card or an escrow service that offers dispute rights.
  • Disclosure: the invoice or receipt should state that the item is a replica.

Parameters to compare

  • Case size: length, width, and thickness against the genuine reference.
  • Dial printing: font weight, spacing, and alignment of the Cartier name and numerals.
  • Movement: quartz or mechanical, plus service access.
  • Crown: cabochon shape, color, and setting method.
  • Caseback: engraving depth and reference number style.
  • Strap and clasp: width, taper, stitching, and signing.

Pitfalls to avoid

  1. Swiss made dial text: a replica dial can carry the words without Swiss origin. Treat the text as decoration, not proof.
  2. 1:1 or super clone claims: these labels mean nothing without close-up photos and a movement video.
  3. Photos that look like a genuine watch: ask for a new photo with today's date. Stolen images are a warning sign.
  4. Wire-only payment: you lose your dispute path. Walk away from sellers who refuse card or escrow.
  5. Customs risk: US import rules restrict counterfeit goods. A seized parcel can leave you with no watch and no refund.

Final check before you pay

Confirm the case shape, the movement type, the crown cabochon, the clasp, the return window, and the payment method. Get the replica disclosure in writing. If any answer is vague, skip the deal.