Watch: Vir Das Alleges Zepto Delivered Fake Rs 50,000 Apple Watch, Calls It "Full Scam"

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.

"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.

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Watch the video here:

Okay. Am I wrong, do all apple watches look like this or is @ZeptoNow @zeptocares 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

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 15, 2026

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.

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Zepto's reaction

"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.

In a follow-up post, Das confirmed that the company had reached out to him and a real Apple Watch was delivered.

Update. @ZeptoNow 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 🤷‍♂️ but since it is...want to clarify what I told the zepto exec. Not the drivers fault. pic.twitter.com/nCnOkNJVfj

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 15, 2026