The Dangers of Buying Knock Off Brand Watches

You might want to save a buck or three by purchasing yourself a knock off watch such as a Seiko, Citizen or Paul Frank. You're proud that you are a savvy enough shopper to know a bargain when you see it and they do look like the real thing.

However, what you may not know is your might be endangering your health. Brand name watches made by the actual manufacturers are made to specific safety standards to conform to United States safety regulations for consumer items.

The knockoff brands are made from materials purchased from the lowest bidder and the plastics used can be made from melted down anything. You don't want to wear containers that used to carry pesticides and poisons on your body but those items have been used as melted down components in the making of the plastic wristbands of knock off watches. Imagine if a biohazard waste facility was the lowest bidder?

Next, the screws and metal parts used to construct the interior of the watch and hold the gears in place are often made using lead. Lead is far cheaper than steel and will hold up nicely, for a while. Lead is banned from items that will be used by consumers in items used for food consumption or items worn on the body. Also be aware lead is a common component in many paints used on items that are manufactured outside the United States. Lead was removed from use in commercially available consumer items in 1976 in the USA.

Last, the knock off watches have no warranty. If your "name brand" watch suddenly stops working. You pretty much have yourself a new paperweight, as they generally aren't worth fixing. Know what you buy and always go for the manufacturer's brand name watches, not only is it the smart choice, your health might depend on it!
 posted by Watches Giant