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Is this Ultra real or fake (pics attached)
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Try to update it. If it gets the update, then it is original. I can’t see anything just looking at the photos.
Agreed. Hard to tell by looking at photos since fakes look like the real thing. Also, might want to mask out the serial number in your photos, but I can see that the warranty expires in September...meaning that it's a previously purchased/used watch. Other than that, is there a reason you asked? Do you suspect it could be fake?
It was fake.
The back said Apple but with no Apple logo.
the speaker holes were straight drilled without chamfer
it weighed 48g not the genuine 61-62g
the band connectors were black not white and silver
The back said Apple but with no Apple logo.
the speaker holes were straight drilled without chamfer
it weighed 48g not the genuine 61-62g
the band connectors were black not white and silver
Do you have it in your possession or were you looking to buy it and these are the photos from a seller?
It was on Facebook marketplace. I went to their house and noticed the things I saw in a YouTube video on how to spot a fake.
I'm curious how you determined this. Did you take a scale with you?
It really isn't that much effort. Indian brand Pebble has an AWU clone for less than $50. Macrumors had an article on it awhile back. One could also easily get fakes on AliExpress to try to pass off as the real thing.Honestly, they effort they went to, to even create a fake AWU. Ugh...!
This Apple Watch Ultra Ripoff Will Cost Less Than $50
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