Watch counterfeiters up their game

The Swiss watch industry's anti-counterfeit service says forgers are becoming more and more skilled. For the first time, the service has discovered fake tourbillon watches. Forged Tissots are also looking more authentic. (RTS/swissinfo.ch

This content was published on July 5, 2012 - 11:00

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