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[rocket]

It's probably been asked before, but what's your current favorite wristwear (that you actually own)?

[masi]

It's probably been asked before, but what's your current favorite wristwear (that you actually own)?

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IWC Der Fleigherchronograph Spitfire is on my wrist most of the time.

Cartier Panthere is in the box.

[masi]

question to the thread and poster... would you wear a counterfeit and tell your friends that that it's the genuine article?

 

(this assumes that your friends will not scrutinize the watch and they take your word for it.)

[ATONG ANG]

IWC Der Fleigherchronograph Spitfire is on my wrist most of the time. 

Cartier Panthere is in the box.

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iwc spitfire is very versatile. for watch lovers, one look and its very easily recognized. for the common man, its just like any ordinary watch. with function, the luminova stands out rom the black background while the day-date function is a basic essential. the chrono, well... you get to use it once in a while

 

for me, speeedmaster on the wrists most of the time.

datejust is (mostly) in the box.

[krispykreme]

yung F1 TAG ko, almost 10 years na, dependable pa rin...

[masi]

Tips to help you distinguish an original from an imitation:

Find the manufacturer's serial number; contact the manufacturer and have them validate the number.

 

Most high priced watches are backed up by a manufacturer's warranty. Demand a proof of authenticity.

 

Check the logo and make sure it matches the brand. Imitation watches have spelling and font size errors. Better counterfeits are made in Japan, Thailand and North Africa.

 

Pay close attention to hand movements. The second hand of a genuine brand name will normally

"sweep".

 

Beware of gold plating, check the bracelet screws and spring bars.

 

Observe the weight of the watch. Fine watches use high grade 440 stainless steel which is heavier, scratch resistance and significantly stiffer. Imitations use low grade stainless which is lighter in weight.

 

 

 

Then next time you consider buying a fake, think, you are supporting an illegal trade. If you are caught wearing one, no one will ever believe you that you are wearing the genuine article, when the time comes.

[ATONG ANG]

Tips to help you distinguish an original from an imitation:

Find the manufacturer's serial number; contact the manufacturer and have them validate the number.  THIS IS MOSTLY ENGRAVED AT THE BACKCASE NEAR AT THE LUGS IN THE CASE OF ROLEX WATCHES

 

Most high priced watches are backed up by a manufacturer's warranty. Demand a proof of authenticity.  TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTION SPECIALLY IN EBAY WHERE FAKE PAPERS ABOUND.  BETTER YET, STUDY AN ORIGINAL PAPER AND YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE

 

Check the logo and make sure it matches the brand. Imitation watches have spelling and font size errors.  Better counterfeits are made in Japan, Thailand and North Africa.  THERE ARE ALSO GOOD IMITATIONS FROM TAIWAN.  BE FAMILIAR ALSO WITH THE MODELS A BRAND PRODUCED.  THERE ARE A LOT OF FAKES WHICH ARE MASTERFULLY CRAFTED BUT HAVE NO ORIGINAL COUNTERPARTS.

 

Pay close attention to hand movements.  The second hand of a genuine brand name will normally

"sweep".  THERE ARE MANY FAKE MOVEMENTS NOW WHICH SWEEP.  CHECK FOR JERKING OF THE SECONDS HAND WHEN YOU ADJUST THE MINUTE HAND TO IMMEDIATELY SPOT A FAKE.  ALSO, IN ROLEX MOVEMENTS, THE CROWN IS WOUND IN REVERSE AS COMPARED TO ETA  OR MORE COMMON MOVEMENTS.

 

Beware of gold plating, check the bracelet screws and spring bars.

IVE BEEN TOLD THAT SOME PEOPLE USE MURIATIC ACID TO DAB WATCH BRACELETS TO DETERMINE PLATING FROM REAL GOLD ALLOY. I WONDER IF ANYONE WELL VERSED IN CHEMISTRY HERE COULD EXPLAIN THAT.

 

Observe the weight of the watch.  Fine watches use high grade 440 stainless steel which is heavier, scratch resistance and significantly stiffer.  Imitations use low grade stainless which is lighter in weight.  YES,  ORIGINAL WATCHES HAVE A BETTER FEEL.

 

Then next time you consider buying a fake, think, you are supporting an illegal trade.  If you are caught wearing one, no one will ever believe you that you are wearing the genuine article, when the time comes.  MANY HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR APPROVAL OF IMITATION WATCHES AS LONG AS IT IS NOT DONE IN DECEPTION.  THOSE WHO KNOW LOOK DOWN MORE ON PEOPLE TO TRY TO PASS OFF A FAKE AS AUTHENTIC.  ON THE OTHER HAND, SOME BUY ONE TO COMPARE IT WITH THE ORIGINAL.  OTHERS FOR FUN.  CONSIDER THIS, I SAW A CHINA AUTOMATIC SUB SELLING FOR 1,000.  I WOULDVE PREFERRED IT WITHOUT ANY BRAND SINCE THE WORKSMANSHIP OF THE CASE AND BRACELET WAS VERY FINE, BUT THIER DURABILITY STILL HAS TO BE TESTED.  TRY GOING TO RIZAL AVENUE AND I DOUBT YOU COULD FIND AN AUTOMATIC WATCH WITH THAT KIND OF CRAFTSMANSHIP  AT THAT PRICE.     

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with all due respect, masi, may i add some tidbits of info on your posts.

 

cheers :thumbsupsmiley:

[masi]

with all due respect, masi, may i add some tidbits of info on your posts.

 

cheers :thumbsupsmiley:

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no problem with that... we are all sharing info.

[elite]

i only have a Guess chronograph... my dream time piece is this...

 

http://www.worldtempus.com/images2/art_tag_05_0112_brad_01.jpg

[elite]

tsaka eto...

 

http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/IMG/4925.jpg

[ATONG ANG]

i only have a Guess chronograph... my dream time piece is this...

 

http://www.worldtempus.com/images2/art_tag_05_0112_brad_01.jpg

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looks like a speedmaster clone.

 

tag, after being swallowed by the lvmh group, has been very aggressive on marketing. brad pitt, tiger woods, yao ming, etc..

Edited August 9, 2005 by ATONG ANG

[luol_deng]

i only have a Guess chronograph... my dream time piece is this...

 

http://www.worldtempus.com/images2/art_tag_05_0112_brad_01.jpg

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tsaka eto...

 

http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/IMG/4925.jpg

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anyone care to give me a price on these in peso? i know tags are more cheaper in phils my dad bought 3 last year each one costing an avg $500-700 while over here they were like 1Gs+....i really like the top one or the bottom one either way im happy :thumbsupsmiley:

[DaVincilog]

It's probably been asked before, but what's your current favorite wristwear (that you actually own)?

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my bucherer

[elite]

anyone care to give me a price on these in peso? i know tags are more cheaper in phils my dad bought 3 last year each one costing an avg $500-700 while over here they were like 1Gs+....i really like the top one or the bottom one either way im happy  :thumbsupsmiley:

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the cheapest Link costs around 45Gs... the most expensive is around 125Gs...

 

there is a Link model i like... it costs around 85Gs...

 

for the aquaracer... no idea... if you want a number to call for pricing... just gimme a pm...

[luol_deng]

the cheapest Link costs around 45Gs... the most expensive is around 125Gs...

 

there is a Link model i like... it costs around 85Gs...

 

for the aquaracer... no idea... if you want a number to call for pricing... just gimme a pm...

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45gs in peso thats alright i guess because here that would be only 1g but the watch is probably retailed here at about 1g more...i dunno about getting the 125gs model haha i'd rather get another tricked out plasma for that, i already spent 4gs on my Seiko Sportura a few years ago and i hardly wear it coz its that expensive fear of damaging it...

 

thanks for the information :thumbsupsmiley: