Soopah Spy 0 Posted December 9, 2012 Wow, the *only* one I recognize is #3, the Longines. They do that waffling effect on their dials that really stands out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 9, 2012 You didn't recognize SOH? And TAG Carrera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted December 9, 2012 You didn't recognize SOH? And TAG Carrera? shit, there's a Tag? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soopah Spy 0 Posted December 9, 2012 You didn't recognize SOH? And TAG Carrera? Actually, yeah, the SOH I spotted. But the Tag took a while. It was that crosshair subdial at 9 that gave it away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter28 0 Posted December 9, 2012 A watch without the logo is like a girl without..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted December 9, 2012 I think if a design is good it will work without a logo - I have black and white sterile Rolex GMT homages and I prefer them over the branded version - the uncluttered dial makes them much more legible and striking It is sad that people spend so much on a label - my mate is just the same... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted December 9, 2012 I think if a design is good it will work without a logo - I have black and white sterile Rolex GMT homages and I prefer them over the branded version - the uncluttered dial makes them much more legible and striking It is sad that people spend so much on a label - my mate is just the same... For me, the unbranded Rolex homages look like arse. The dial design needs a logo to 'balance' properly. Not necessarily the case with others, though - most of the unbranded PAM homages look fine as do the 'Marina Militaire' branded versions along with some of the B&R & IWC homages (to name but a few). In general, I have no issues with branded homages and will wear them as happily as I will a rep - provided the quality is up to par (which often it isn't sadly) - just so long as the name on the dial isn't something godawful like "Parnis" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted December 9, 2012 To some degree, yes, it is about the logo. I would like to think that it is ALSO about the design. As our wives and others occasionally remind us, and as this test reinforces, sometimes, absent iconic design, THEY ALL LOOK ALIKE! Iconic designs get copied a lot because they are recognizable.... so we only need the logo to remind us that we are looking at the original. For example - The AP Royal Oak line, with the Genta designed octagonal bezel, does not need a logo to be recognized. Nor does the Rolex Sub Nor does the Patek Nautilus (another Genta) Nor do the Panerais (the crown guard is the "tell" for the brand - not the logo.) etc. etc. Look at my sig watch... does it need a logo? Nope. Will it ever get confused with any other manufacturer's watch? Hardly likely.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
