Short answer
Audemars Piguet does not list a reference 205 in its current collection catalogs. The label shows up in replica listings and in some older secondary-market entries. It is not a modern production number. A listing titled "replica Audemars Piguet ref 205" describes a watch built to resemble an older AP case shape, not a specific catalog model.
What these listings describe
- Case: 34 mm to 39 mm, polished steel, or steel with gold plating sold as two tone
- Thickness: 9 mm to 12 mm, set by the movement inside
- Crystal: mineral glass on low tiers, sapphire on higher tiers
- Movement: copies of the ETA 2824-2 or 2836-2, a Miyota 9015, or a quartz module
- Bracelet: integrated steel or leather strap. Clasp markings change between batches
- Water resistance: listings state 3 ATM to 5 ATM. Sellers do not pressure test these units
Price bands
Prices in this market follow the movement, not the number 205. Quartz units and basic automatics sit near USD 80 to 150. Copies with a Miyota or ETA clone and sapphire glass run USD 180 to 350. Units with decorated bridges, an engraved rotor and a modified movement start near USD 400. The digits 205 add no value on their own.
Checks before paying
- Ask for the movement name and a photo of the caseback removed.
- Ask for a photo of the watch on a scale. Steel cases land between 90 g and 160 g.
- Ask for a caliper measurement of the case diameter, not the listing text.
- Confirm the crystal material in writing.
- Check the return window and who covers a parcel stopped at customs.
Legal position in the United States
Counterfeit watches are illegal to import. US Customs and Border Protection can seize and destroy a parcel. The buyer can lose the full amount paid. Selling counterfeit goods in the US is a trademark violation and can bring civil claims from the brand owner.
What ref 205 does not tell you
It does not name a caliber, a case size, a production year or a dial variant. Two sellers using the same label can ship two different watches. Treat the number as a listing tag. Verify dimensions, glass and movement from photos and a written seller statement. If the seller cannot document those three points, the listing text carries no weight.