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Rise of superfakes threatens to undermine watch biz
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Editor's Choice,Featured,Industry sectors,Jewelry | No Comments![Type of counterfeit goods seized at borders. Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security; European Commission *Includes accessories](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Type-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-at-borders.png)
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