Buying a brand name watch is a big decision. It is often a lot of money to part with, which means you need to get it right. Online reviews are a great way to determine whether the watch is worth buying, or even if a store is selling the legitimate device. However, you need to take care when reading them to avoid fake testimonials or even fake negatives.
Don't just rely on one website for the online reviews. Take the time to look through a few of them. This will give you a good idea of whether the initial reviews can be trusted. If you've found the testimonial page on a brand's website, make sure you look for third party review websites to get the full story behind the watches.
There should be a mixture of positive and negative reviews. People will complain, and one company will not suit everyone. However, look for the mixture. If there are a lot of negatives that suddenly turn into positives, or vice versa, you want to be aware.
Whether someone is happy or upset with a brand name watch, they will usually include reasons in their reviews they leave online. It is better to give others an idea of whether something is worth the value for money. It is important to read the full details.
Fake positive reviews are relatively easy to spot. They will either not include many details, or they will rehash something that is already there. They can also be so glowingly positive that it sets alarm bells off-nobody and nothing is perfect.
Negatives are another matter. Some people can leave a negative "don't buy" without really saying much. Others can end up showing that it wasn't quite a problem with the product - it could have been the company it was bought from, or it may have been a fault of their own. You should also look out for those where there was a fault with a single item.
Reading reviews online about a brand name watch is a great way to determine if it is worth your money. You can find out more about the design and whether previous customers rate it well. These will also tell you more about the company you buy the brand watch from.