

Don't miss out on the hottest deals & specials. Fake has cross marks (by machine cross section cut) and someĪuthentic one is even and smooth without any clamp marks and cross mark.īottom screw caps: Fakes cap edge is more sharp. You turn and reflect it under a light to see its surface.Īuthentic new dupont lacquer is even, smooth edge to edge and even levelĤ.Metal works: Open the lighter lid, look at the lower edge where the lid Lacquer works: Many new Fakes show uneven finish, rough and sratchy when Colors: Fake gold color is more red (copper) rather than yellow (gold)įake palladium color is more stainless steel like than platinum likeģ. Here is the example to illustrate: FAKE: S.T.Dupont PARIS MADE IN FRANCEĪUTHENTIC: S.T.Dupont PARIS MADE IN FRANCE LAQUE DE CHINE 9 2 0 E B 2 7Ģ. The same as marking in (b) then it is cleary a FAKE. Overall you can see an apparent different look between the the Serial and The depth of the engraved (again not stamped) serial is DIFFERENT Letters of the serial is about the size of 2 serial letters putting You can see the font used is different, the spacing between You can goĪUTHENTIC DUPONT: has Serial number marked at a different time as the Look about the same as the marking in (b). The FAKES are more evently condensed, the spacing between each serial letter PayĪttention at the stamping presure applied you can see that it is stamped at
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c)The serial numbers from theįAKES appear to have the same fonts similiar to the markings in (b). Stamped, you can see the edges are sharp. b)ST Dupont Paris Laque De Chine should be engraved not machine Has good detail with the very small dupont word imprinted in the little Markings: a) Dupont Mark (square): use a 10x loupe you should see the mark How can you tell? Pay attention at the following details: 1. Here is a cut and paste from a post on this subject: I hear there are a LOT of fakes, so HELP!. > Savilelli for some time, and I'm told it's the same basic Design, this > things, but I'm going to use it! I Also hear of "PING"?. > looking to be sure it's the REAL DEAL?. I have one "Maybe" coming from a Friend and just N8NOE" wrote in Anyone know what EXACTLY What to look for on the Dupont lighters to be Oh and if you're really curious as to why you've had such a wonderful reception here.while you're googling also search "netiquette" If you have two more brain cells than a cow, you should be able to figure the answer to that out yourself.
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Why, I would suspect there must be a plethora of information out there on dupont lighters and how to tell if one is real or fake. How about you use that useless lump located about 3' above your ass and do some google searches for info on your dupont lighter instead of coming in here and asking to be spoonfed something you could probably figure out for yourself. Search a good quote 2.I have a better idea. I will wait here go and search google for a dumb cigar humor pic to respond with. I came here for help because i thought it was a good start.Ībsolutely no reason for everyone to jump down my throat with stupid ass quotes and pictures of signs and all this other b.s.Īre you the guy that started ? Is it you neo?
