St Dupont Real or Fake!? Help?!

Dear Forum,

Some time ago I inherited a St Dupont watch from my Grandpa. However, I have some concerns on the authenticity of this lighter as I am not an expert. I am in dire need of help is this thing real our not. My main concern is that I am not able to locate a serial number on the higher. I have read somewhere that some rare Dupont lighters have no serial number or something like this.I would really appreciate the help.

 

How does it sound when you open it? Have you removed the fill cap and checked to see if is painted?

and more importantly, have you tried contacting St Dupont directly?

 

Welcome!
GREAT photos!

 

ya, you gotta hear that PING !!!!

 

yea it has that distinct ping, but what about the serial number? nowhere to be found.

 

and there is no paint from the inside the filling

 

Anyone??

 

I'm working on it....but not liking what I'm finding !

The hinge on the authentic Line 2 Chinese lacquer w/ gold flecks ...has a pin in it ...yours does not.
The slide for the flint...looks different
as does the base....the thumb barrel....and a lack of inscription on the case...

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-T-Dupont...m=361253448211&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

In my opinion ....you lighter is a copy.
I'm no master lighter smith......but I've owned ..own....and sold , more than a few authentic line 1 and 2 ST Dupont lighters.

 

Say what ?

 

Show it off !!!!

Yer lucky...I only inherited pain from my fathers father !!!

 

Fake because Serial is done by a machine, „D“ stamp is unusual and pretty sure that it weights more then other

 

2 year old thread and lighterfreak ain't been seen since.......
but thanks for adding info to the thread !!