KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted February 28, 2014 2 things. First don't give a shit what anyone thinks. Second, don't pretend its real. People can assume what they like, but a direct question gets an honest answer. Just my 2 cents. That's my approach. I like my casual clothes but also have no problem throwing on a PP Nautilus or a Franck Muller. Just wear what you like and forget about everyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callumz 43 Posted February 28, 2014 Outside of rolex, breitling and tag - nobody will even know the brand unless they are into watches (which is a small percentage of the population). The average joe will not have heard of other brands and will be none the wiser that your watch is a copy of an expensive watch. Personally I wear whatever I feel like and if anyone comments on it Ill happily tell them its a replica. Couple of guys in my uni course have gen subs and they were amazed when they seen a couple of reps. For me personally i get enjoyment out of the art that has went into making something close to the original for a fraction of the cost! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasperB 0 Posted February 28, 2014 Something not quite ringing true about the OP's question i fear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigeve 0 Posted February 28, 2014 You can buy a decent Omega Man on the Moon watch for £2000 and a 1980's Rolex Datejust for around £1750 (with replacement leather strap). You'll then have a reasonably balanced (Chronograph and Dress watch) collection that is unlikely to depreciate any further. Save a little more and you'll be looking at a decent Rolex Explorer 2 (Arctic face) starting at £3000. A Collection of genuine watches isn't out of the realms of possibility if you want it enough and are prepared to make the sacrifices. I personally feel that a genuine luxury watch is worth the sacrifice and strife that's needed to own it. It makes the watch all the more special to you. But this assumes you can understand and appreciate the mechanical elegance of genuine luxury watches. That said a reasonable amount of horological skill can go into a quality replica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted February 28, 2014 i have both gen and reps, i never try to fool anybody on the reps but i collect watches becuase i love them......realistically...nothing is out of the relm of possibility if you want to save up for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vetnek 0 Posted February 28, 2014 The reason I bought a rep is because I'm curious how people around me will react. I really want a real GMT but if people are going to judge me on my watch instead of who I am I will eventually stop wearing my rep aswell. And definately not going to buy a real GMT. For instance, I was a car salesman (traineeship during my study). I sold Renaults.. One day a customer came in and bougth a Laguna Coupe for 59.000.. He said, if I'm going to a customer and they see the Renault logo, they don't think it was 59k. But when I arrive in a standard BMW 3 series of 20K they only see the logo on the bonnet. People only judge you on what they see first... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 28, 2014 People only judge you on what they see first... If that is the rationale that will lead you to buying a french car, then...gotta tell ya, dude....the magnitude of your problems have not even begun to dawn on you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vetnek 0 Posted February 28, 2014 personally I don't give a shit what others think.. But it's typical Dutch to judge people on looks and brands they wear. Myself I'm driving a Smart Fortwo from 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 28, 2014 personally I don't give a shit what others think.. But it's typical Dutch to judge people on looks and brands they wear. Myself I'm driving a Smart Fortwo from 2009 Fair enough. So you are publically admitting that you've given up...;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vetnek 0 Posted February 28, 2014 Hahaha! I'm saving money for a faster car so that's the main reason xd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cellsius 0 Posted February 28, 2014 Yeah. I would not sweat what people think. They will form their own opinion anyway. I will tell them my Armitron is a rep. Who cares!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 28, 2014 Hahaha! I'm saving money for a faster car so that's the main reason xd - doesn't sound like a goal that would require much saving up...:-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vetnek 0 Posted February 28, 2014 ... Há, and I'm not talking about a lawn mower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 28, 2014 ... Há, and I'm not talking about a lawn mower. Obviously not, as you have already admitted to currently be driving one of those... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf359 1 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I personally preferred to buy reps in line with what I'd more than likely be able to buy were they genuine, just a shit load of them, but to each their own I think this is sage advice. I will buy reps I could afford but will buy 10 or so watches.... except for Franck Müllers King Conquistador. That watch is just too to pass up regardless. Edited February 28, 2014 by Limp Wrist :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted March 1, 2014 Hahaha! I'm saving money for a faster car so that's the main reason xd You want a faster car?. Press the right foot harder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyjynx 2 Posted March 2, 2014 Don't get a Rolex. Go for another brand. There are some very nice "non-Rolex" watches, and you will not have the Rolex reputation to deal with. Rolex watches are a very small percenatge of my collection. For the same reason, I don't drive a Mercedes. Ummm.... I don't follow your Rolex/Mercedes logic. Are you suggesting there are fake Mercedes vehicles, so people generally assume that when they see one drive up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyjynx 2 Posted March 2, 2014 Something not quite ringing true about the OP's question i fear. Ditto The question is a "red meat" that gets thrown into the forum every so often, and expectedly, the OPs retreat to watch and enjoy our feeding frenzy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
