Lets see your Watches

[TitanTim]

How about a Christopher Ward ? Nice watches

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches/dive/c60-42-q-skoo.html

That's very tempting at the price, very much like the Omega Planet Ocean Orange. Thanks for the link.

Tim.

 

[no fit state]

Hilly



So who makes a planet ocean orange rep, I'd like a look to compare to my faker baker lol

If you look Alpha watches do a PO orange and black, Parnis also do one with a naked dial. They will be better quality then your reps. Go on buy one of them and stop being a fraud.

You're having a laugh right?

Both Parnis and especially Alpha are nowhere near the quality of a top level rep. They'd struggle to hold up to £100 cheaper, let alone something costing £200+ where there is a massive online community scrutinising every detail.

As an owner of both Gen and Rep Omega you'd be hard pressed to tell which is which with out looking at the movement. My rep PO bracelet and case is work of art and easily at match for my Gen Seamaster.....you will not get that quality with a homage.

You're entitled to your own opinions on rep/fake watches but you're coming across as someone who know little more than what he sees a looky looky man flogging on the beach or stall holder at a thai market is selling.

 

[TitanTim]

There has always been a stigma attached to fake watches as being joke watches especially years ago when many were laughable copies and blatently obvious, however things have changed now and some around the 3 to 400 pound mark are very nice watches in their own right with a decent Swiss movement. The fake Monaco I posted above usually retails for around 250, OK it has a quartz movement, the Automatic version is around 400 but compared to the real deal which secondhand are around 5K you would be very hard pressed to distinguish them side by side. I paid 70 quid for mine off GumTree and wear it not as a watch to deceive but simply as I like the style of watch and as a daily wearer its not the end of the world if it gets damaged. My more expensive watches are reserved for special occasions. My Gulf Tag was 4K and would be slightly gutted if stolen or seriously damaged as getting harder to replace with a mint condition piece.

Tim.

 

[sars]

I once bought a fake Rolex, it's the only time that I have, it was a good imitation and the only problem was that I new it was a fake, and for those that state that they don't buy fakes to give the public appearance that they are real, are just not being honest with themselves.

 

[TitanTim]

I think its down to what the individual wants to own and what gives them pleasure. When I wear a fake watch I don't do it to deceive others, I wear it to please ME, couldn't give a monkeys what others think, especially if you own the real deal alongside a copy.

Tim.

 

[no fit state]

I once bought a fake Rolex, it's the only time that I have, it was a good imitation and the only problem was that I new it was a fake, and for those that state that they don't buy fakes to give the public appearance that they are real, are just not being honest with themselves.

For sure there are some people who do this, but for me and many others this is simply not true.

If anyone asks me about the watch I'm wearing (this pretty much never happens because nobody cares) and it happens to be one of my fakes, I'll come right out and tell them it's a Chinese knock off and if they want to know more then I'll hand it over for them to look at. You know I've not had one bad reaction and watch lovers take a real interest.

When wearing a fake watch the only person who cares is you! If you can't get past that and enjoy the watch for what it is, then this game isn't for you, so move along. Now if you can open your eyes and look past that feeling (it took me a few years I must admit) then there's a whole world of beautifully made amazing looking watches for you to own that before would of been the reserve of multi millionaires only.

Another point you may not be aware is the rep forums are very active in reporting anyone trying to pass off a rep as gen on places like eBay because none of us want anyone fooled.

 

[Hilly30si]

Hilly



So who makes a planet ocean orange rep, I'd like a look to compare to my faker baker lol

but you're coming across as someone who know little more than what he sees a looky looky man flogging on the beach or stall holder at a thai market is selling.

Seen more top end fakes in Dubai then i care to mention. I would sooner wear a Parnis or an Alpha then a fake. Wear a fake you are the fake

 

[TitanTim]

but you're coming across as someone who know little more than what he sees a looky looky man flogging on the beach or stall holder at a thai market is selling.

Seen more top end fakes in Dubai then i care to mention. I would sooner wear a Parnis or an Alpha then a fake. Wear a fake you are the fake

So I own and Wear a genuine Tag as well as a copy? so I must be a fake :lol:

Tim.

 

[no fit state]

but you're coming across as someone who know little more than what he sees a looky looky man flogging on the beach or stall holder at a thai market is selling.

Seen more top end fakes in Dubai then i care to mention. I would sooner wear a Parnis or an Alpha then a fake. Wear a fake you are the fake

Funniest thing I've read on this subject "top end fakes in Dubai"

You have demonstrated with that line why anything you say on this subject is laughable. Maybe you care to educate me on what made these watches in Dubai top end fakes?

Wear a fake and you are the fake? You don't by chance work for a Swiss watch advertising agency? Was it your genius that came up with the slogan "fake watches are for fake people"?

.....I did wonder why my fake wrist burnt every time I wore a gen watch

Best laugh I've had today

 

[Nictrix]

I only have 2 watches, both bought for me by my wife 10 years apart.
First one is my Citizen titanium divewatch which has seen the wars and is my everyday watch.
Second is my Tissot PRX which I only wear occassionaly and I have just noticed I havnt had on since the clocks changed

 

[85genius]

I only have 2 watches, both bought for me by my wife 10 years apart.
First one is my Citizen titanium divewatch which has seen the wars and is my everyday watch.
Second is my Tissot PRX which I only wear occassionaly and I have just noticed I havnt had on since the clocks changed

The citizen aqualand is a cool watch

 

[Nictrix]

Worst thing about it is having to get the battery changed every 3 years.
The pics make it look in better shape than it actually is, the face has loads of scratches but I like it and unlike a lot of people who wear dive watches this one was bought for that specific reason.

 

[Hilly30si]

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Funniest thing I've read on this subject "top end fakes in Dubai"

You have demonstrated with that line why anything you say on this subject is laughable. Maybe you care to educate me on what made these watches in Dubai top end fakes?


.....I did wonder why my fake wrist burnt every time I wore a gen watch

Best laugh I've had today

Got your wrist burnt while you were on your hols on Benidorm beach looking at the looky looky boy fakes

Top end fakes do exist but I do not think you would get anywhere near to them :roll:

 

[enzed4]

Always wondered why people feel so strongly on reps, not the pound shop ones obviously but well weighed and made ones, they look the same to 99% of the population and tell the time in a similar fashion ???
Always splits opinion lol

They're illegal. They profit from stealing IP from other manufacturers. The sellers don't pay any taxes, so that's money lost to the Government. Guess where the govt goes to get more money when they're a bit short....? They are another source of income for organized crime, so you're helping feed the child prostitutes or drug dealers when you buy a fake watch.
Or not. For every article saying the above, there are just as many saying the exact opposite: that they don't provide that much income for organised crime; they actually promote the genuine brands by exposure to more markets; they can be as reliable, robust and attractive as the real things, and so on...
My personal belief, buy genuine. If you can't afford one (or just don't want to pay overinflated prices), buy a less expensive, genuine brand. Seiko make all of their own parts, including the lubrication oils. Orient make in house movements for their watches. Citizen make Eco-Drive watches that never need replacement batteries, and watches that sync to GPS satellites to give accurate time whatever time zone in the world you're in (okay, that's not a cheap one - probably scratch that one off the list of examples...). Casio make atomic/radio controlled watches that sync to radio beacons automatically to always be in perfect time.
The choice is yours, you only have to justify it to yourself (but you did ask for opinions).

 

[Hilly30si]

Always wondered why people feel so strongly on reps, not the pound shop ones obviously but well weighed and made ones, they look the same to 99% of the population and tell the time in a similar fashion ???
Always splits opinion lol

They're illegal. They profit from stealing IP from other manufacturers. The sellers don't pay any taxes, so that's money lost to the Government. Guess where the govt goes to get more money when they're a bit short....? They are another source of income for organized crime, so you're helping feed the child prostitutes or drug dealers when you buy a fake watch.
Or not. For every article saying the above, there are just as many saying the exact opposite: that they don't provide that much income for organised crime; they actually promote the genuine brands by exposure to more markets; they can be as reliable, robust and attractive as the real things, and so on...
My personal belief, buy genuine. If you can't afford one (or just don't want to pay overinflated prices), buy a less expensive, genuine brand. Seiko make all of their own parts, including the lubrication oils. Orient make in house movements for their watches. Citizen make Eco-Drive watches that never need replacement batteries, and watches that sync to GPS satellites to give accurate time whatever time zone in the world you're in (okay, that's not a cheap one - probably scratch that one off the list of examples...). Casio make atomic/radio controlled watches that sync to radio beacons automatically to always be in perfect time.
Or buy a fake Rolex so you look like you spent a lot of money.
The choice is yours, you only have to justify it to yourself (but you did ask for opinions).

At last someone talking some sense.

 

[enzed4]

I edited out the bit about buying a fake Rolex 'so you look like you spent a lot of money'. It could be taken as a bit inflammatory - that wasn't my intent. I can see why people buy fakes (reps). I don't buy them, but that's my choice. I wish I could see some of these 'top end' fakes that some of you own, as ALL of the ones I have seen personally look obvious, and are poor quality. The Tag Monaco posted earlier looked good, but you can't really tell much from pics.
A difficult subject, but most on here seem willing to discuss both sides without getting worked up about it.

 

[ZermattV]

A CW GMT for the collection picked up in a recent sale at CW

 

[TitanTim]

Always wondered why people feel so strongly on reps, not the pound shop ones obviously but well weighed and made ones, they look the same to 99% of the population and tell the time in a similar fashion ???
Always splits opinion lol

They're illegal. They profit from stealing IP from other manufacturers. The sellers don't pay any taxes, so that's money lost to the Government. Guess where the govt goes to get more money when they're a bit short....? They are another source of income for organized crime, so you're helping feed the child prostitutes or drug dealers when you buy a fake watch.
Or not. For every article saying the above, there are just as many saying the exact opposite: that they don't provide that much income for organised crime; they actually promote the genuine brands by exposure to more markets; they can be as reliable, robust and attractive as the real things, and so on...
My personal belief, buy genuine. If you can't afford one (or just don't want to pay overinflated prices), buy a less expensive, genuine brand. Seiko make all of their own parts, including the lubrication oils. Orient make in house movements for their watches. Citizen make Eco-Drive watches that never need replacement batteries, and watches that sync to GPS satellites to give accurate time whatever time zone in the world you're in (okay, that's not a cheap one - probably scratch that one off the list of examples...). Casio make atomic/radio controlled watches that sync to radio beacons automatically to always be in perfect time.
The choice is yours, you only have to justify it to yourself (but you did ask for opinions).

Not being funny but where's your information to support this? I'm sure it's true in some cases. I would image many fake watches are made in China. Personally I don't see it much different than say famous clothing brands and businesses using cheap slave labour and sweat shops abroad. Not many people buying the product would bat an eyelid where the product is sourced and made.

Tim.

 

[enzed4]

Always wondered why people feel so strongly on reps, not the pound shop ones obviously but well weighed and made ones, they look the same to 99% of the population and tell the time in a similar fashion ???
Always splits opinion lol

They're illegal. They profit from stealing IP from other manufacturers. The sellers don't pay any taxes, so that's money lost to the Government. Guess where the govt goes to get more money when they're a bit short....? They are another source of income for organized crime, so you're helping feed the child prostitutes or drug dealers when you buy a fake watch.
Or not. For every article saying the above, there are just as many saying the exact opposite: that they don't provide that much income for organised crime; they actually promote the genuine brands by exposure to more markets; they can be as reliable, robust and attractive as the real things, and so on...
My personal belief, buy genuine. If you can't afford one (or just don't want to pay overinflated prices), buy a less expensive, genuine brand. Seiko make all of their own parts, including the lubrication oils. Orient make in house movements for their watches. Citizen make Eco-Drive watches that never need replacement batteries, and watches that sync to GPS satellites to give accurate time whatever time zone in the world you're in (okay, that's not a cheap one - probably scratch that one off the list of examples...). Casio make atomic/radio controlled watches that sync to radio beacons automatically to always be in perfect time.
The choice is yours, you only have to justify it to yourself (but you did ask for opinions).

Not being funny but where's your information to support this? I'm sure it's true in some cases. I would image many fake watches are made in China. Personally I don't see it much different than say famous clothing brands and businesses using cheap slave labour and sweat shops abroad. Not many people buying the product would bat an eyelid where the product is sourced and made.

Tim.

I think you misunderstood my post, apologies if I wasn't very clear. I gave examples used by both sides of the argument, to show how you can support either depending on what reports or statistics you read. A quick internet search gave me compelling, 'factual' reports that claimed fakes are harmful, and others that just as clearly showed that they are not. I'm not arguing for one side or the other.
My own reason I don't buy them is because there are so many brilliant, original, innovative designs from so many genuine watch makers, at almost any price point, that I'm having too much fun looking at or buying them to look at replicas.

 

[TitanTim]

They're illegal. They profit from stealing IP from other manufacturers. The sellers don't pay any taxes, so that's money lost to the Government. Guess where the govt goes to get more money when they're a bit short....? They are another source of income for organized crime, so you're helping feed the child prostitutes or drug dealers when you buy a fake watch.
Or not. For every article saying the above, there are just as many saying the exact opposite: that they don't provide that much income for organised crime; they actually promote the genuine brands by exposure to more markets; they can be as reliable, robust and attractive as the real things, and so on...
My personal belief, buy genuine. If you can't afford one (or just don't want to pay overinflated prices), buy a less expensive, genuine brand. Seiko make all of their own parts, including the lubrication oils. Orient make in house movements for their watches. Citizen make Eco-Drive watches that never need replacement batteries, and watches that sync to GPS satellites to give accurate time whatever time zone in the world you're in (okay, that's not a cheap one - probably scratch that one off the list of examples...). Casio make atomic/radio controlled watches that sync to radio beacons automatically to always be in perfect time.
The choice is yours, you only have to justify it to yourself (but you did ask for opinions).

Not being funny but where's your information to support this? I'm sure it's true in some cases. I would image many fake watches are made in China. Personally I don't see it much different than say famous clothing brands and businesses using cheap slave labour and sweat shops abroad. Not many people buying the product would bat an eyelid where the product is sourced and made.

Tim.

I think you misunderstood my post, apologies if I wasn't very clear. I gave examples used by both sides of the argument, to show how you can support either depending on what reports or statistics you read. A quick internet search gave me compelling, 'factual' reports that claimed fakes are harmful, and others that just as clearly showed that they are not. I'm not arguing for one side or the other.
My own reason I don't buy them is because there are so many brilliant, original, innovative designs from so many genuine watch makers, at almost any price point, that I'm having too much fun looking at or buying them to look at replicas.

No worries, I would imagine fakes most certainly damage the consumer market and the (Gov't :? ) I probably don't feel so bad buying a replica watch, only have the one as it was secondhand anyways, I certainly wouldn't have paid £250 for the Replica Tag I bought as you say there are plenty of genuine good watches brand new for that cost. The 70 quid I paid for the replica Tag was palatable considering the quality.

Tim.