Ska 11 Posted April 1, 2011 This made me laugh until it hurt. Particularly point 5. According to Chronocentric.com here's what buying and wearing fake/counterfeit watches really says about the wearer: 1. Poor Grasp of Value - Replicas are made to sell by looking like something far more valuable than they are. They are seldom made for quality, carry no warranty, are made from cheap parts and are usually not worth repairing. They are basically overpriced disposable products, so are a poor value for your money. 2. Lack of Integrity - Those that choose cheap replicas to try to impress others that they have a real luxury watch are using falsehoods to represent themselves. So that makes people wonder what else about how you represent yourself is false. 3. Weak Ethics - Choosing replica watches shows the world that you are willing to support unethical and illegal businesses--not giving a care about the ethics and legalities involved if they get in the way of getting something that you want cheaply. 4. Gullible - Especially where someone unknowingly buys a fake, they show themselves to be easily deceived and someone that throws caution to the winds trying to get a super deal on an expensive item. 5. Isolated - Certainly there are no clubs for owners of fakes. No comraderie among fellow owners. No sharing of tips, tricks and performance issues. No assistance with operation, warranty or repair issues. Fake buyers are on their own with nobody to care, nobody to help and nobody to compliment or encourage them--except for the occasional person you might encounter that doesn't know enough about watches to realize you are trying to 'impress' them with a cheap counterfeit. Its worth noting of course that every one of those points is fulfilled by Fakemaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted April 1, 2011 poor isolated people we are..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 1, 2011 Its true - I can't take it anymore...... I only posted it to keep from crying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted April 1, 2011 I like the word "gullible", in germany this is called a gulli: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Wow, this has really forced me to reevaluate my life. I didn't realize I was such a POS. Regarding #5... Perhaps someone should start a rep forum so we can share tips, tricks and discuss performance issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Ska, you forgot something, in the headline it says: Please replace the words "replica" and "fake" with "gen" in the following thext... if you read it that way, some points make sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrodshibuya 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Wrong on all counts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Damn, do I need to increase my meds to stop this compulsion, I'd better bring this up next time I speak to my Psychologist ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted April 1, 2011 ...me too...in fact for some strange reason I now feel emasculated..better just get it over with and move to Asturias then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 ...me too...in fact for some strange reason I now feel emasculated..better just get it over with and move to Asturias then... They got reps and beer there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pennywise 29 Posted April 1, 2011 fRANKLY i THINK REPS ARE A BETTER BANG FOR THE BUCK THAN gENS, 46 GRAND FOR A ap? nO WAY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 fRANKLY i THINK REPS ARE A BETTER BANG FOR THE BUCK THAN gENS, 46 GRAND FOR A ap? nO WAY! Bite your tongue! PS: By the looks of your avatar I'd like to refer you to my Psychologist; I'm sure he can help us both... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David543 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Epically funny post. Point 5...... Are they completely unable to use the internet? I belong to some Gen forums and they are no way as fun as this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drhulee 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Hmmm, let's look at this another way .... According to Chronocentric.com here's what buying and wearing fake/counterfeit watches really says about the wearer: 1. Poor Grasp of Value - Replicas are made to sell by looking like something far more valuable than they are. They are seldom made for quality, carry no warranty, are made from cheap parts and are usually not worth repairing. They are basically overpriced disposable products, so are a poor value for your money. So it is considered a "poor grasp of value" if you pay a fraction the cost, and get a nearly identical product. Perhaps not in all cases, but in most. 2. Lack of Integrity - Those that choose cheap replicas to try to impress others that they have a real luxury watch are using falsehoods to represent themselves. So that makes people wonder what else about how you represent yourself is false. As opposed to those many Rolex (and other gen brand) owners who merely make their purchase due to an advertising campaign. Really say a lot about their "integrity" doesn't it? 3. Weak Ethics - Choosing replica watches shows the world that you are willing to support unethical and illegal businesses--not giving a care about the ethics and legalities involved if they get in the way of getting something that you want cheaply. I guess we better stop using Gasoline, drinking booze, buying anything made in China, or even eating most store bought meat .... 4. Gullible - Especially where someone unknowingly buys a fake, they show themselves to be easily deceived and someone that throws caution to the winds trying to get a super deal on an expensive item. But paying nearly $10k for something that has about $600 dollars worth of parts in it just because it has a brand name on it ... not gullible at all. 5. Isolated - Certainly there are no clubs for owners of fakes. No comraderie among fellow owners. No sharing of tips, tricks and performance issues. No assistance with operation, warranty or repair issues. Fake buyers are on their own with nobody to care, nobody to help and nobody to compliment or encourage them--except for the occasional person you might encounter that doesn't know enough about watches to realize you are trying to 'impress' them with a cheap counterfeit. Obviously I don't need to comment on that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted April 1, 2011 I am very depressed and must go into isolation and intospection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZellerFTW 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Let us remember that this article was published in 2004... So item 5 may have been true at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted April 1, 2011 Guilty as charged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted April 2, 2011 oh well, back to my black basement, where I feel safe with all my fakes, while listening the depressing sound of my isolation..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted April 2, 2011 Thats why I bought a gen. Finally I fell like I belong..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjb 0 Posted April 2, 2011 What if you have both?.......what am I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted April 2, 2011 I don't think this could be any further from the truth! Epic Fail right enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted April 2, 2011 Thats why I bought a gen. Finally I fell like I belong..... Sol, a gen will make no difference, your missus told us your pecker be short... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 2, 2011 Yeah but thanks to alw at least it's perfectly clean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benc999 0 Posted April 2, 2011 Always good to read this article. Knowing that this guy is pissed off with the rep world is an inspiration to order some more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites