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See the Cheap Apple Watch Knockoffs on China’s Black Market

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The real deal won’t go on sale until late April, but Apple Watch knockoffs are already popping up in China’s gadget black market.

The fake devices, ranging from $30 and up, were spotted Wednesday on Taobao.com, a Chinese website for online shopping. The real Apple Watch sells for $350-$17,000.

But don’t expect the Apple Watch listings to stay up for long: the e-commerce site has been sued in the past by luxury goods makers for not doing enough to stop users from buying and selling fake watches.

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D-WATCH sold by Gemini TB Creative Design costs $47. The "Apple Watch" sold by Xiaowu Telecommunications costs less than $25.
D-WATCH ($472) sold by Gemini TB Creative Design has a stainless steel case and a sapphire display. Two versions are provided: the Sport and the Edition, with a watchcase made of 18-karat gold.Gemini TB Creative Design/Taobao.com
Similar to Apple's Watch it comes in Standard, Sport, and Edition versions.
Xiaowu Telecommunication's "Apple Watch" $472 is also made of a stainless steel case and sapphire display, with the Sport and Edition versions. Xiaowu Telecommunications/Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.137.rKB08j&id=44054747678&ns=1&abbucket=17#detail
An ad for Wearable Device Boutiques' Apple I-Xiaomi wearable watch with Bluetooth. The 4th and 5th generation watch has multi-functions, including photos and music. Prices range from $30 to $78.Wearable device boutiques/Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.3.LPtilv&scm=1007.10152.4578.i42214248102&id=43250427478&pvid=084e73b4-fba3-42da-b25f-31b95ec5f2c9
This ad for Gemini TB Creative Design's D-Watch ($48) doesn't claim to be an Apple Watch, though the company has called other versions of the D-Watch an Apple Watch previously. But the ad does claim that this watch is compatible with Apple's iOS.Gemini TB Creative Design/Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.3.LPtilv&scm=1007.10152.4578.i42214248102&id=43250427478&pvid=084e73b4-fba3-42da-b25f-31b95ec5f2c9
Another ad for the Gemini TB Creative Design's D-Watch ($48).Gemini TB Creative Design/Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.137.rKB08j&id=44054747678&ns=1&abbucket=17#detail
An ad for Wearable Device Boutiques' Apple I-Xiaomi wearable watch ($30 - $78) with Bluetooth. Wearable device boutiques/Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.120.WNe0qG&id=43446327238&ns=1&abbucket=19#detail
Small Millet Intelligent's Apple Watch GT08 ($145), which comes with a free 8G memory card that the wearable can use. The watch is theft-proof and multi-function, and supports QQ and WeChat.Small millet intelligent /Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.3.LPtilv&scm=1007.10152.4578.i42214248102&id=43250427478&pvid=084e73b4-fba3-42da-b25f-31b95ec5f2c9
Gemini TB Creative Design's iWatch ($156) supports QQ and WeChat and is compatible with Android, Xiaomi and iOS phones. The ad doesn't claim the wearable is an Apple Watch specifically.Gemini TB Creative Design/Taobao.com
Another ad for Small Millet Intelligent's Apple Watch; this one is listed at $47.Small millet intelligent /Taobao.com
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.3.LPtilv&scm=1007.10152.4578.i42214248102&id=43250427478&pvid=084e73b4-fba3-42da-b25f-31b95ec5f2c9
Another ad for Gemini TB Creative Design's iWatch ($156).Gemini TB Creative Design/Taobao.com

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