A fake Patek Philippe 7118 blue dial is a replica of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1A-001. That watch has a 35.2 mm steel case, a blue opaline dial, and an automatic movement. Fake versions range from low-grade copies to 1:1 replicas. Key tells include dial color, date font, caseback, and weight.

Genuine 7118/1A-001 Specs

The genuine 7118/1A-001 uses a 35.2 mm stainless steel case. It is 8.62 mm thick. The dial is blue opaline. It has gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating. A date window sits at 3 o'clock. The movement is the 324 S C. It has a 45-hour power reserve. Water resistance is 60 meters.

Common Tells on Fake 7118 Blue Dial

  • Dial color: Genuine blue opaline has a subtle sunburst. Fakes often have a flat or purple-blue hue.
  • Date font: Genuine date font is thin and spaced. Fakes use thicker or wrong font.
  • Crown: Genuine crown is fluted with the Calatrava cross. Fakes may have a plain crown or wrong logo.
  • Caseback: Genuine has a sapphire crystal and engraved reference. Fakes may have a solid caseback or shallow engraving.
  • Bracelet: Genuine Nautilus bracelet has specific link shapes. Fakes often have sharp edges and wrong taper.
  • Weight: Genuine steel 7118 weighs about 110 grams. Many fakes weigh 80 to 90 grams.

Replica Grades for 7118 Blue Dial

Replicas come in three main grades.

  1. Low grade: $50 to $150. Quartz movement or low-grade automatic. Flat blue dial. Solid caseback. Wrong date font.
  2. Mid grade: $150 to $400. Automatic clone movement. Better dial color. Sapphire crystal. But wrong caseback engraving or crown.
  3. High-end 1:1: $400 to $800. Cloned 324 S C movement. Correct dial color and date font. Sapphire caseback. Correct weight and bracelet finish.

What to Check Before Buying

  • Ask for photos of the dial in natural light.
  • Check the date window: it should be at 3 o'clock and have a thin font.
  • Check the caseback: it should show the movement and have engraved reference.
  • Check the crown: it should have the Calatrava cross.
  • Check the bracelet: it should have the Nautilus link shape.
  • Check the weight: genuine is about 110 grams.
  • Ask about the movement: a 1:1 replica uses a cloned 324 S C.

No replica matches the genuine 7118/1A-001 in every detail. Even high-end fakes have small differences. Use these points to compare.