peter 0 Posted October 25, 2010 So I was christmas shopping yesterday and popped into Argos. Whilst waiting for my purchase, had a look at the watches on display. I noticed the latest Rotary watches look remarkably like my Brietling. How close can watch manufacturers get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted October 25, 2010 this is like with shoes... You have NIKE and also NAKE )) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted October 25, 2010 Hehe - we gave one of those away as a VIP prize earlier in the year. It's a nice watch for the dough although it's an old model, which is why Argos has them so cheap (they were about £120 originally). It's pretty endemic. Most of the low-end manufacturers copy the high-end guys mercilessly. As you've seen, even respectable mid-range Swiss manufacturers such as Rotary produce homages to B&M, Breitling, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Breguet, Omega, JLC and others. Go to any branch of any high street low-cost jewelers and you'll find more Rolex sub and datejust copies than you can count.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmd33 0 Posted October 25, 2010 Yeah - Rotary makes a bunch of homages. Trademark issues start when customers would become confused between the products. Some companies take that too far (like when Rolex sued Invicta to make them change from a coin bezel to a scallop bezel on their sub homage). I draw the line at the name and logo. To me; no name or logo = homage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted October 25, 2010 There's so many legitimate knock offs of the DJ and DD Rollies. Almost every 2nd tier Swiss watch company has made them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted October 25, 2010 How close can watch manufacturers get? Ask Invicta, they're the pioneers of homage watches...sorry "stolen designs" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted October 25, 2010 this is like with shoes... You have NIKE and also NAKE )) You mean ADIDAS OR ADIBAS. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 25, 2010 It makes me laugh - on gen forums they talk about 'legitimate replications' like those detailed above, but if all you're doing is changing the name on the front, then how is that any different to repping something? lol Once again, it is merely the 'faking' of implied brand values that those who dislike reps are getting hung up about (IMHO). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
