This page does not list sellers of counterfeit watches. I will not point to a source for a fake Audemars Piguet reference 16402. What follows is what the number means, how AP numbers its watches, and what US law says about buying a counterfeit.
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Does reference 16402 exist in the AP catalog?
I could not confirm reference 16402 in Audemars Piguet's public material. Published reference lists for the Royal Oak line use numbers such as 5402, 14790, 15202 and 15300. Offshore chronographs use numbers such as 15703 and 26470. A 16402 stamp does not match those families in any source I could check.
Audemars Piguet Reference 16402 Replica Buying Guide
Three explanations fit. The number may be a component code for a case, bracelet or caseback. It may be a seller's internal label. It may be a misread of a worn stamp. AP can confirm a reference and serial from the caseback if you send photos to the brand.
Comparison of Audemars Piguet Reference 16402 Replica: What to Know
How Audemars Piguet reference numbers work
- The reference sits on the caseback, next to a serial number.
- A reference code covers model, case metal, dial and bracelet type as one set.
- Papers and the Extract from the Archives record the reference that matches the case.
A five digit number in a listing means little without a caseback photo, the serial, and a movement photo. Sellers who will not send those three items are not worth a deposit.
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What "1:1" and "Swiss super clone" mean in listings
Neither term has a definition or a standard. They are marketing labels. The seller sets the grade. No third party certifies it.
Replica Royal Oaks in the $400 to $1,200 range often show faults in the tapisserie grid, the date window font, the bracelet link taper and the finishing of the movement. Listing photos hide those faults. Ask for macro shots of the dial at 12 o'clock, the crown, and the caseback engraving.
US legal exposure
Counterfeit goods are illegal to import and to traffic in the United States.
- 18 U.S.C. § 2320 covers trafficking in counterfeit goods and carries criminal penalties.
- 19 U.S.C. § 1526 lets US Customs and Border Protection seize and destroy counterfeit merchandise at import.
- 15 U.S.C. § 1114 gives the trademark owner a civil claim against sellers, and against buyers who resell.
A seizure letter from CBP is a frequent outcome for a parcel stopped at a port. The parcel is lost and the buyer has no recourse against the seller.
Checks before you pay for any watch sold as an AP
- Caseback photo with reference and serial visible.
- Movement photo with the rotor and balance in focus.
- Price compared with sold listings on a public marketplace.
- Written return terms and a payment method with chargeback rights.
Bottom line
I have no source to recommend for a counterfeit 16402, and I would not trust a seller who cites that reference without a caseback photo. Verify the number with Audemars Piguet before you send money to anyone.