Short answer
"Faux IW93860" is a listing code. Sellers use it for a replica watch built to look like an IWC model. The word faux is French for fake. The numeric part copies IWC's format: the letters IW followed by five digits. IWC's published catalogs do not list a reference with this number, so treat it as seller shorthand. Two sellers can ship two different watches under the same code.
Fake IW93860 Copy Watch: What the Code Means
What the code does and does not tell you
The code carries no specification. It does not name a case size, a movement, a dial color or a factory. Sellers attach it to listings that vary in case diameter from 40 mm to 42 mm, in thickness from 12 mm to 15 mm, and in movement from a Miyota 9015 to a clone of an ETA 7750. The number is a search term, not a data sheet.
Fake IW93860 Replica Watch: What the Reference Number Means
Ask the seller these questions
- Case diameter, thickness and lug width, in millimeters, measured with calipers.
- Movement name, beat rate and power reserve. A rate of 28,800 vph gives a smooth seconds sweep.
- Crystal material. Sapphire with antireflective coating on one side or both.
- Weight in grams. Light weight points to a plated base metal case.
- Water resistance claim, and who tested it.
- Return window and who pays return shipping.
- Photo of the caseback and the clasp, in daylight, not a stock image.
Checks when the watch arrives
- Measure the case with calipers. Compare the result to the listing.
- Time the movement over 24 hours. Note the gain or loss in seconds per day.
- Look at dial print under a 10x loupe. Sharp edges and level text are the baseline.
- Turn the crown through ten full cycles. Threads should engage without grit.
- Check the bracelet screws and spring bars. Loose screws are a common fault.
- Do not trust a water resistance claim. A watch with no pressure test stays out of water.
Limits of a replica
A replica has no brand warranty and no service network. Parts for clone movements come from the seller, not from a distributor. Resale value is low and resale of a counterfeit in the United States is illegal. Movement accuracy varies from watch to watch, even within one batch.
Legal note
US law bars the sale and the import of counterfeit goods. Customs officers can seize a shipment at the border. Buying for personal use sits in a gray zone, and resale does not. A seller who ships from outside the country puts the parcel at risk, and the buyer carries the loss.
Fake IW93860 Clone: How to Spot One Before You Buy
Price and expectation
Prices for this code range from about 80 USD to over 600 USD, and the number does not track quality. Ask for the total with shipping and for the name of the movement. If the seller cannot name the movement, the listing is not worth the payment.