Short answer

Replica Ladybird 6688 is a search phrase used by sellers of counterfeit Longines Ladybird watches. The word replica marks the item as a copy, not a genuine Longines. The number 6688 is not a Longines reference. Longines reference numbers for Ladybird models follow the L4.xxx.x.xx format. Sellers use 6688 as a batch code to group one run of case and dial combinations.

What listings show

  • Case diameter: 26 mm to 33 mm, stated in the title.
  • Case material: 316L stainless steel. Some listings claim 18k plating at 3 to 5 microns.
  • Movement: Chinese automatic, Miyota 9015, or a Seagull ST series. Quartz on the lowest listings.
  • Dial: mother of pearl, printed or applied indices, date window at 3 o'clock on some versions.
  • Strap: leather or steel bracelet, 12 mm to 16 mm lug width.

Movement and rate

Genuine Longines Ladybird watches use Longines calibers. Copies run a different movement. A Miyota 9015 beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Chinese automatic movements in this price band often beat at 21,600. Rate deviation of 10 to 30 seconds a day is common on copies. No copy carries a Longines serial number that matches company records.

Price bands

Sellers list Ladybird 6688 copies from about $60 to $250. The range tracks the movement and the case finish, not the dial. A $250 copy often uses the same steel case as a $90 copy.

Checks before payment

  1. Ask for the movement caliber and the beat rate in writing.
  2. Ask for a photo of the caseback engraving. Genuine Ladybird casebacks carry a reference and a serial.
  3. Ask for the case diameter measured with calipers, not the catalog figure.
  4. Ask for the return address and the shipping method. Customs seizure removes any refund.

US legal status

Counterfeit watches are illegal to import and sell in the United States. 19 U.S.C. 1526 lets Customs and Border Protection seize and destroy shipments. Trademark holders can file civil suits. A buyer faces loss of the item and, in some cases, a civil penalty. This guide does not endorse the sale or purchase of counterfeit goods.