The top pick for a fake IW93806 watch is the 1:1 super clone tier built around a decorated automatic movement, because it is the only tier that gets the case profile, dial printing and bracelet taper close enough to hold up at arm's length. Everything below is ranked against four criteria: case geometry and brushing, dial and hand detail, movement function and finish, and strap or bracelet quality.
IW93806 Replica Review: Is the Fake IWC Worth Buying?
One note before the options. "93806" does not match the IW-prefixed reference numbers used in the IWC catalog, so most sellers treat it as an internal model code rather than a true factory reference. That changes how you shop. You are buying the execution, not the number, so judge the specific watch you are shown and ask for photos of the actual piece instead of stock renders.
How I compared these options
Four things decide whether a replica IWC-style watch looks convincing on the wrist, in this order:
- Case geometry and finish. Lugs, crown guards and bezel angles have to match the original silhouette, and the brushing should run one direction with a crisp break to the polished edges.
- Dial and hand detail. Applied markers, printed text weight and hand shape are what people notice up close.
- Movement. It has to run, hack and wind properly. Decoration is a bonus, reliability is the requirement.
- Crystal, strap and bracelet. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a solid bracelet do more for the illusion than any engraving on a rotor.
Ask every seller for real photos of the actual watch. If they will not send them, move on.
Option 1: 1:1 super clone (top pick)
This is the tier to buy if you want the closest match. The case is copied from a genuine sample, the dial print is layered rather than flat, and the movement is a decorated clone of the branded automatic with a working date or chronograph function depending on the model.
- Pros: correct case profile, sharp dial print, sapphire crystal, solid bracelet with proper end links, movement that winds and hacks.
- Cons: highest cost of the three, longer shipping, and case-back engraving that may not match the original perfectly.
Use case: wearers who want the watch seen in public and care about how it reads from a few feet away.
Option 2: mid-tier automatic
The middle tier usually keeps a Japanese automatic such as a Miyota 9015 and spends the saved money on the case and dial instead of movement decoration.
- Pros: reliable, easy for a local watchmaker to service, often the best value, and the case and dial can come surprisingly close to tier one.
- Cons: thicker case on some builds, louder rotor, plain movement finish, and the bracelet is often the weak point.
Use case: a daily wearer where you want automatic winding without paying for a decorated clone.
Option 3: budget quartz or entry automatic
The cheapest tier exists to hit a size and style at a low cost. Case plating and dial work are where the money was saved.
- Pros: lowest price, light and thin, keeps time without winding, and a cheap way to test whether you like the dimensions.
- Cons: a ticking seconds hand on quartz versions is an instant tell, plated cases can flake, mineral glass scratches, and dial print is often flat or slightly off-center.
Use case: a first replica for someone testing the size and style before spending more.
What separates a good copy from a bad one
- Weight. A hollow, rattling bracelet and a light case are the fastest giveaway.
- Marker alignment. Check the 6 and 12 positions in a straight-on photo.
- Date and cyclops. Magnification and font should match the original.
- Crown action. It should thread smoothly and set the date without grinding.
Which one should you buy
Buy the 1:1 super clone if the watch is meant to be seen. Buy the mid-tier automatic if you want one watch to wear every day without fussing over it. Buy the budget tier only if you are unsure about the size or style, and treat it as a trial run.
One point worth stating plainly: replica watches copy trademarked designs, and selling or importing them is illegal in many countries. Check the rules where you live before you order.