What a replica IW328075 is
A replica IW328075 is a third-party copy of an IWC watch. The reference string follows IWC's format: the letters IW come first, then six digits. The digits group the model into a collection and a variant. Replicas ship from factories in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Sellers label them 1:1 or first copy. Those words describe appearance, not origin. No replica comes from IWC Schaffhausen.
IWC publishes reference numbers on iwc.com. The original configuration for IW328075 was not confirmed for this guide. Check the manufacturer catalog before you compare a replica against a genuine piece.
Case and dial specs to verify
Ask the seller for measured numbers, not photos alone.
- Case diameter in millimeters, measured with calipers.
- Lug-to-lug length and lug width in millimeters.
- Case thickness. Replica Pilot's watches often run 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm over the original.
- Crystal material and coating. Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides is the common claim.
- Water resistance. Many listings state 5 ATM to 10 ATM with no pressure test.
Movement options
Three tiers appear in listings.
- Asian automatic clone, 21,600 vph, about 40 hours of reserve, US $80 to $150.
- Modified Asian movement with decorative plates and rotor engraving, $180 to $350.
- Swiss ETA or Sellita base, $400 and up. Request a photo of the balance and the movement ring.
A 28,800 vph sweep at 8 beats per second is the check most buyers can run without opening the case.
Price tiers
Under $100 buys a mineral crystal, stamped clasp, and printed dial. From $150 to $300 you get sapphire, applied indices, and a solid bracelet. Above $400 buys better finishing and, in some listings, a Swiss movement. Price tracks the bracelet and the movement more than the case.
QC checklist before payment
- Timestamped photos of the dial, caseback, crown, and clasp.
- Video of the seconds hand at 10x zoom to show beat rate.
- Alignment of the date window and dial printing.
- Serial and reference engraving between the lugs.
- Weight in grams, compared with the seller's stated figure.
Legal note for U.S. buyers
Counterfeit watches that carry a trademark are subject to seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. U.S. trademark law treats the sale of goods with a copied mark as infringement. Buyers in the United States carry that risk with any watch marked IWC.