Short answer
Reference 47087 belongs to the Vacheron Constantin Harmony family, a cushion-case line the maison launched in 2015 for its 260th anniversary. Replica versions sell for about $120 to $600. The gap in price tracks three things: case thickness, dial printing, and the movement inside. Vacheron Constantin does not publish a public reference database, so published specs for 47087 differ between dealers. Confirm case size and metal with the seller before you pay.
Numbers to confirm first
Ask for four measurements in writing. Case diameter, lug to lug, thickness, and water resistance. Harmony cases come in 37 mm, 40 mm, and 42 mm variants. Most replicas run 1 mm to 2 mm thicker than the original because the caseback is deeper to hold a generic movement.
- Case: cushion shape, polished bezel, stepped lugs
- Crystal: sapphire on better builds, mineral glass on cheap ones
- Dial: applied or printed indices, cross logo at 12
- Caseback: solid or display, engraving depth varies
Movement grades
Three grades show up in the replica market. Quartz is the cheapest and the seconds hand ticks. A modified Chinese automatic, often a 2824 clone, sweeps but runs at 21,600 vph. A Swiss ETA 2824 or Sellita SW200 runs at 28,800 vph and keeps time within about 10 seconds a day. Sellers charge more for the Swiss option. Ask which one is fitted, then ask for a photo of the movement through the caseback.
Dial and case checks
Printing is the weak point on most replicas. Look at the cross logo, the "Swiss Made" text at 6 o'clock, and the minute track. On a good build the logo arms meet at a clean angle and the text sits inside the track. On a poor build the arms are thick and the text drifts. Check the crown for a sharp relief cross and check that it screws down without grit.
Before you pay
- Request a video with the seconds hand running.
- Confirm movement maker and beat rate.
- Confirm case diameter against the reference you want.
- Ask about the return window and who pays return shipping.
- Pay with a method that allows a chargeback.
Legal note
Counterfeit watches are illegal to sell in the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection can seize a shipment, and the buyer carries the loss. There is no warranty and no manufacturer service. Resale value is close to zero.