Comedian Vir Das has publicly accused quick-commerce platform Zepto of sending him a fake Apple Watch after he ordered one for an urgent shoot. In a social media post, Das claimed that he paid around Rs 50,000 for the device on Zepto, expecting a genuine device. Instead, he alleged that the product that arrived was a Chinese knock-off. He shared the video on Instagram and X, showing the watch and its box, which carried the phrase “Designed by Watch in China” rather than Apple branding or logo.<\/p>\n
“Okay. Am I wrong? Do all Apple Watches look like this, or is @ZeptoNow @zeptocares being shady with China copies?” Das wrote on X. He added that he called customer support, but a representative told him there was “nothing they could do.” Das said he needed the watch urgently for a shoot and ended up with a device he believes is not authentic despite paying full price.<\/p>\n
Also read |\u00a0Woman, 21, Dies In Bungee Jump Accident In Brazil, Her Last Social Media Post Shocks Internet<\/a><\/p>\n Watch the video here:<\/p>\n Okay. Am I wrong, do all apple watches look like this or is @ZeptoNow<\/a> @zeptocares<\/a> being shady with china copies? By the way their customer device agent on the phone said there’s nothing they could do. Full scam. We needed one quick for a shoot. They charged us 50k. pic.twitter.com\/2YiOx4qMYB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The post quickly gained traction, with users commenting that the font on the back of the watch was a giveaway. Some users shared similar experiences about other electronics ordered through commerce platforms. One user suggested opting for cash on delivery for such orders and checking the seal before unboxing.<\/p>\n Also read |\u00a0UFC Fighters Training With FBI Agents At Quantico? Kash Patel Reveals Details<\/a><\/p>\n Zepto’s reaction<\/p>\n “This isn’t the experience we aim to deliver, and I’d like to get this sorted for you,” the company wrote, further assuring to look into the matter right away.<\/p>\n In a follow-up post, Das confirmed that the company had reached out to him and a real Apple Watch was delivered.<\/p>\n Update. @ZeptoNow<\/a> has been in touch post social media, and a real apple watch has been delivered. China maal sent back. I don’t know why this is on the news \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f but since it is…want to clarify what I told the zepto exec. Not the drivers fault. pic.twitter.com\/nCnOkNJVfj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 15, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n