gmchris 68 Posted October 16, 2015 I mean seriously. I have nowt against Rotary, they do some cracking watches at good prices, but how come the big brands don't take em to court? Some of their (very nicely made by the way) watches are almost 1:1 reps except for the branding. Imagine if GM decided to make a Mustang, Ford would go nuts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted October 16, 2015 It seems Rotary made the Ocean Avenger in 60's. So one upper left is an update of their watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted October 16, 2015 Also on the Nav. look alike saw the president of Rotary on TV was questioned on it as he was introducing it. I believe he claimed they made it long ago (first) the Breitling came later.................. I will try and find one. The bottom line on Rotary is they are old company and might have made some of this stuff first, they just did not make the style theirs so to speak like other companies did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted October 16, 2015 Now here's a beauty. Let's go look at some Omega"s wonder who did it first............ Link http://www.poshtime.com/Rotary-Aquaplunge-Divers-Chrono-c.1960s_496.065.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted October 16, 2015 Another....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted October 16, 2015 Funny Gaz.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted October 17, 2015 :-D I didn't realise Rotary had such a nice ba k catalogue. I've been going off reps recently and decided to try and pick up vintage gens - just looking cheapie seikos at the moment, but now I might look for some Rotarys. I had the Chavitimer in stainless and PVD but got rid because they just weren't Breitling. Knowing that the original design may have belonged to Rotary after all is now making me think again. . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,177 Posted October 17, 2015 In Australia, we have a jewellry chain called Wallace Bishop. Details here...........................https://wallacebishop.com.au/categories/watches/loyal/gents and here too: https://wallacebishop.com.au/categories/watches/loyal/ladies I always keep asking, just how the hell do THEY get away with it? Answer, here possibly : https://wallacebishop.com.au/watches/loyal_brand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 0 Posted October 17, 2015 Those who know electric guitars will be familiar with the "Strat copy"; just different enough to avoid copyright infringement. These days you have to make the headstock a slightly different shape to avoid lawsuits, but in the old days the good ones were were pretty much exact copies.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted October 17, 2015 Another....... And where can I get my hands on a bracelet like this ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 308 Posted October 17, 2015 Gmchris -http://www.bonanzamarket.co.uk/listings/Stainless-Steel-Rally-19mm-3-4-1970s-NOS-Vintage-Watch-Band-Unused-Diver-Chrono/258883329?gpid=18283950120&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CPr3v9ezycgCFcsBwwodJVwOrA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jizza24 0 Posted October 17, 2015 Won't these just be classified as homage watches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted October 17, 2015 lol @ 'Chavitimer' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted October 17, 2015 Because it's not a registered design, only the name is copyright. Very few "things" are registered, the most famous example is "the device protecting the crown" (their words) on PAMs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites