Authentic Vs Replicas

[Thotly]

Yes you the talented person

[Weetly]

I am sorry, that I interfere, but you could not give little bit more information.

[GT888]

It depends... how much are the replicas?

 

The way I see it, I'd go for a replica if I like the style of the watch, but can't afford the original. Yeah, it's pretty much the homage route, but sometimes you just want the look to be as close to the real thing as possible.

 

While getting a cheaper watch is an option, the question remains, do you LIKE how the cheaper watch looks like?

 

One of the funny things about replicas is that if the movement isn't in-house, and the replica can get the same movement (like say,an ETA), then you've got yourself something pretty close to the real thing. Yeah, it's not the same craftsmanship, but I think I can buy 30 of the replica watches at still a fraction of the cost of a genuine.

 

All this hinges of course on a cheap replica. There's no sense buying an expensive one.

 

Just a reaction to getting a replica and saying it get's pretty close to the real thing...you are completely wrong. It's like saying putting a ferrari like engine will function as an original ferrari -

 

ETA is another thing and has nothing to do with any replica that i know since all of them are made in China, ETA is a highly evolved and almost monopolized industry.

 

I am also not sure about what you are trying to say about in house movement versus other movements.

 

Will you feel good wearing and collecting 30 fake Rolex, AP's and IWC's watches? even if it is a fraction of the genuine? What if the person gets asked if what he wears is real or FAKE?

 

How do you think should he say and how should he react?

 

Just buy a nice original and tested watch brands. Like Seiko, Casio, Orient, TIMEX, People who collect watches admire.

 

All are below 7k.

 

1) Seiko 5 - your choice (Hugely popular SNK809, for example)

2) Orient - Mako? your choice

3) Sub or Exlo II homage: Bagelsport / Alpha / MQJ (your choice)

4) Seiko Orange Monster

5) HMT- Pilot, Janata, your choice

6) Parnis or Sea-Gull - your choice. (I picked the M182SK skeleton)

7) Vostok - Amphibian?, your choice

8) Vintage mechanical wind-up? Hamilton?

9) Casio - analog. G-Shock? (minimum "out in public" watch, for the gym, etc.)

10) Casio - digital (work in the yard) So cheap, yet so good, you gotta have two!

 

 

These are fantastic watches....

 

No need to wear FAKES or REPLICAS when you an choose from this....

 

And you will still be called a gentleman with a nice watch

[LepeErem]

It seems magnificent idea to me is

[HunkDavao]

Thanks . I was already sold to the idea of buying this brand which costs around 60k but upon seeing a lot of replicas, even with boxes and certificates, I am now thinking twice. Plus I read comments from GQ (this article writer called snob? ) that if he would recommend anything, it would be Patek Philippe . Brands like Rolex and Tag are nothing if he were to be asked. Imagine, even a Rolex is not at par.

 

Methinks, I'll just go for a G-Shock then or a Wenger . roughly around 10k would be enough. A Seiko is nice (some models cost 80k) but it's too ubiquitous.

[GT888]

Goodluck to your first purchase of an authentic watch....

 

BTW, Even I have not owned a Patek yet....

[Hemsgisp]

The valuable information

[swynd]

Just a reaction to getting a replica and saying it get's pretty close to the real thing...you are completely wrong. It's like saying putting a ferrari like engine will function as an original ferrari - ETA is another thing and has nothing to do with any replica that i know since all of them are made in China, ETA is a highly evolved and almost monopolized industry. I am also not sure about what you are trying to say about in house movement versus other movements.Will you feel good wearing and collecting 30 fake Rolex, AP's and IWC's watches? even if it is a fraction of the genuine? What if the person gets asked if what he wears is real or FAKE?How do you think should he say and how should he react? Just buy a nice original and tested watch brands. Like Seiko, Casio, Orient, TIMEX, People who collect watches admire. All are below 7k.1) Seiko 5 - your choice (Hugely popular SNK809, for example)2) Orient - Mako? your choice3) Sub or Exlo II homage: Bagelsport / Alpha / MQJ (your choice) 4) Seiko Orange Monster5) HMT- Pilot, Janata, your choice6) Parnis or Sea-Gull - your choice. (I picked the M182SK skeleton)7) Vostok - Amphibian?, your choice8) Vintage mechanical wind-up? Hamilton?9) Casio - analog. G-Shock? (minimum "out in public" watch, for the gym, etc.) 10) Casio - digital (work in the yard) So cheap, yet so good, you gotta have two!These are fantastic watches....No need to wear FAKES or REPLICAS when you an choose from this....And you will still be called a gentleman with a nice watch

 

Wrong analogy. A car is made of many parts, not just the engine. Whereas watch movement comprises just about 99% of the mechanics of a watch. Like I said, it won't be the same craftsmanship for the case, but functionally equivalent. A better analogy is if you use use a Ferrari engine, transmission, etc. but the body of a Toyota, you still technically have functionally a Ferrari.

 

You can still get ETAs easily for the meantime, mind you, until their decision to stop making it for others is fully felt by the industry. It's easier to get that than an in-house movement, obviously.

 

Oh, did you mean the China knockoffs? Good gracious... I was referring to custom replicas.

 

Frankly, if a person buys a replica and will be embarrassed when caught with it, then that person shouldn't really be buying in the first place. I qualified that the only reason I'd get one is if I like the design but can't keep up with the price. Buying a watch so that others will marvel at it is silly. Shouldn't what matter is what you feel about the watch? Otherwise, you'll get caught up with what watch snobs do... wearing the brand and not the watch.

 

Thanks . I was already sold to the idea of buying this brand which costs around 60k but upon seeing a lot of replicas, even with boxes and certificates, I am now thinking twice. Plus I read comments from GQ (this article writer called snob? ) that if he would recommend anything, it would be Patek Philippe . Brands like Rolex and Tag are nothing if he were to be asked. Imagine, even a Rolex is not at par. Methinks, I'll just go for a G-Shock then or a Wenger . roughly around 10k would be enough. A Seiko is nice (some models cost 80k) but it's too ubiquitous.

 

Well, Patek is high up there in standards. But really... go with what makes you feel good. That's how I pick watches myself. Don't go trying to impress a watch snob (that's the term, actually).

 

There was a time I liked a watch too, but the cost was prohibitive, so I went and got a cheaper brand/model that was close enough to it. But had I been unable to find one I liked, I'd have probably gotten a replica. Caveat of course is if someone outs it as fake, you'll just have to take it in stride. Then again, as I said, I wear the watch because I like how it looks, and not because I can brag I'm wearing a Rolex or something.

 

60k? That's not so bad. If you get a replica of that, people wouldn't really mind as much, as compared to if you were wearing a Rolex/Omega replica. Of course, you'll have to remember that you have no right to be offended if it's caught as a fake Think of watches as jewelry... In fact, that's pretty much what it is, especially considering quartz watches and mobile phones. You have better timekeeping instruments available, so why get an expensive watch that's not even accurate by today's standards? (cheaper non quartz watches are typically 2-10 seconds fast/slow per day, depending on the movement. You can be lucky with 0~2, but that's usually with the really high grade *cough* expensive movements) It's really about how you like wearing the watch. If you like it, then that's all that matters, right?

Edited July 26, 2013 by swynd

[tubwaibe]

Very good phrase

[Layela]

And there is a similar analogue?

[edgewide]

Ideal variant

[Greape]

It is necessary to be the optimist.

[Mitotymn]

Perhaps, I shall agree with your opinion

[grerilet]

I consider, what is it very interesting theme. I suggest all to take part in discussion more actively.

[Chibimaruko]

Yeah right, it is much cheaper to buy replicas and consider yourself as a collector. But you are just fooling yourself.

Fake merchandises are worn by social climber. Are you one of them? Just think about that.