Answer
V10 is a version label used by replica sellers. Cartier does not use V10 codes. A replica Cartier gold watch marked V10 is a copy. The case is base metal with gold-colored plating. The movement is quartz or automatic. Case marks, plating thickness, and dial print change by batch.
What V10 means
Sellers use V1, V2, V10 and other tags to track batches. The tag is not a Cartier reference. It is not a serial number. Two sellers can use V10 for different watches. A V10 label does not prove a shared factory or a fixed spec.
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Gold vs plated
Cartier gold watches use 18K gold. 18K gold is 75% gold by weight. A replica marked gold uses steel or brass with a gold-colored coating. Plating thickness ranges from 2 to 5 microns in seller specs. Some claims list 10 microns. Plating wears at the caseback, crown, and clasp. A magnet test can show a steel case. Gold is not magnetic. Steel is magnetic.
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Checks on a V10 listing
- Case metal: ask for base metal type. Steel and brass appear.
- Plating: ask for microns. A claim without a number gives no data.
- Movement: ask for caliber and maker. Quartz and automatic both appear.
- Case size: compare to the Cartier model size in mm.
- Caseback: check engraving depth and font. Photos at 10x help.
- Weight: a plated steel case weighs less than 18K gold.
Limits
A replica is not a Cartier watch. Cartier does not service replicas. Resale value is near zero. US Customs can seize counterfeit watches. The FTC states that selling counterfeit goods violates trademark law. Buyers should treat V10 as a seller tag, not a quality grade.