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bigterpsfan · 22 November 2008, 07:56 PM

I am new to the luxury watch world and just recently purchased a SS GMT-IIc from my AD about a month ago. However I have been just browsing the net for other luxury watches and came across the AP line. So for the heck of it I looked at the price of one of the watches I liked, and it was something crazy like $345K!!! So that being said..........would you every consider purchasing a good fake of a watch that you adored but could never ever afford? I think the fake I looked at was about $300. It still looks nice

ohlins · 22 November 2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigterpsfan

would you every consider purchasing a good fake of a watch that you adored but could never ever afford?

nope........ not a chance...

argee1977 · 22 November 2008, 08:05 PM

Buy what you want to buy, if you feel that you like the look of a watch and would wear it then go for it. I've never really been one to look down on people because they wear fakes, it's a watch that tells time.

bigterpsfan · 22 November 2008, 08:09 PM

I agree.....wear what you like! Now I would never try and pull it off as the real thing, I just like the looks! If someone asked I would readily admit that it was a knockoff.

argee1977 · 22 November 2008, 08:18 PM

Fakes that are sold as fakes aren't a problem, for me the problem are those who produce them to fool the real market, they copy the boxes, certificates, etc to try to flog it on ebay for a fortune, i also can't stand the vintage market with the amount of mix and match stuff put together and then they try to sell it as 100% original at eye watering prices.

I would prefer the fake market did do 'hommages' instead, remove the name, keep the look so no confusion.

springer · 23 November 2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigterpsfan

I am new to the luxury watch world and just recently purchased a SS GMT-IIc from my AD about a month ago. However I have been just browsing the net for other luxury watches and came across the AP line. So for the heck of it I looked at the price of one of the watches I liked, and it was something crazy like $345K!!! So that being said..........would you every consider purchasing a good fake of a watch that you adored but could never ever afford? I think the fake I looked at was about $300. It still looks nice

NO.

1MAC · 23 November 2008, 01:27 AM

Even if you don't have a problem with it being a fake (I do), the watches are usually junk. You have no way of knowing what kind of movement is in it, it's unlikely to be water resistant, and there is noone to go back to when it fails. The people selling counterfeit watches are engaged in an illegal business so there's no better business bureau division to help you get your broken, fake watch repaired when it fails in one week. I've heard of people who bought fakes made with a decent Swiss ETA movement that kept great time, but those are few and far between. For the same money, you can buy an homage or some other quality watch that you don't have to lie to yourself or others to wear.

leethal21 · 23 November 2008, 01:52 AM

I would never wear a fake. I could not feel good knowing I was wearing a counterfeit watch or anything for that matter.

Latrodectus · 23 November 2008, 01:56 AM

No, I buy it for the quality and to know I have the real deal.

stevemulholland3 · 23 November 2008, 02:40 AM

you are supporting terrorists and drug cartels when you purchase fakes..these shady business' are all in cahoots together...shame on you if you buy from them..

Pathagarus · 23 November 2008, 05:38 AM

x2

JJ Irani · 23 November 2008, 05:47 AM

Why waste $300 on a POS? You'd be much better off spending that money on you and your wife or girlfriend on a fine dinner at a posh restaurant.

JJ

springer · 23 November 2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why waste $300 on a POS? You'd be much better off spending that money on you and your wife or girlfriend on a fine dinner at a posh restaurant.

JJ

JJ, always on spot. Good idea. Or, he could just send me the money!!!!!!!

bigterpsfan · 24 November 2008, 01:17 AM

Jeez....mabye I should also stop putting I can't believe it's not butter on my toast because it is not the real thing! Not trying pull it off as real, or support any type of group, just like the way the watch looks but could never afford or would spend $345K on a watch. I simply like the look. Thanks for the comments!

stevemulholland3 · 24 November 2008, 01:24 AM

sorry but we feel very strongly about these asian countries proliferating the string of fake watches into our borders,and we do not support anyone who aids them in doing this by purchasing them..

bigterpsfan · 24 November 2008, 01:38 AM

Didn't realize that all fake watches were made by terrorist groups or groups supported by drug cartels! So do they just make fake watches, or are other things I should be keeping an eye open for???

22 November 2008, 07:56 PM	#1
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	Fake Rolex or otherwise..... I am new to the luxury watch world and just recently purchased a SS GMT-IIc from my AD about a month ago. However I have been just browsing the net for other luxury watches and came across the AP line. So for the heck of it I looked at the price of one of the watches I liked, and it was something crazy like $345K!!! So that being said..........would you every consider purchasing a good fake of a watch that you adored but could never ever afford? I think the fake I looked at was about $300. It still looks nice

22 November 2008, 08:05 PM	#3
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Buy what you want to buy, if you feel that you like the look of a watch and would wear it then go for it. I've never really been one to look down on people because they wear fakes, it's a watch that tells time. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

22 November 2008, 08:18 PM	#5
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Fakes that are sold as fakes aren't a problem, for me the problem are those who produce them to fool the real market, they copy the boxes, certificates, etc to try to flog it on ebay for a fortune, i also can't stand the vintage market with the amount of mix and match stuff put together and then they try to sell it as 100% original at eye watering prices. I would prefer the fake market did do 'hommages' instead, remove the name, keep the look so no confusion. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

23 November 2008, 01:27 AM	#7
1MAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Leawood, Kansas Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 854	Even if you don't have a problem with it being a fake (I do), the watches are usually junk. You have no way of knowing what kind of movement is in it, it's unlikely to be water resistant, and there is noone to go back to when it fails. The people selling counterfeit watches are engaged in an illegal business so there's no better business bureau division to help you get your broken, fake watch repaired when it fails in one week. I've heard of people who bought fakes made with a decent Swiss ETA movement that kept great time, but those are few and far between. For the same money, you can buy an homage or some other quality watch that you don't have to lie to yourself or others to wear. __________________ Time wounds all heels.

23 November 2008, 01:56 AM	#9
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	No, I buy it for the quality and to know I have the real deal. __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

22 November 2008, 08:09 PM	#4
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	I agree.....wear what you like! Now I would never try and pull it off as the real thing, I just like the looks! If someone asked I would readily admit that it was a knockoff.

23 November 2008, 01:52 AM	#8
leethal21 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Rick Location: Canada Watch: SD Posts: 232	I would never wear a fake. I could not feel good knowing I was wearing a counterfeit watch or anything for that matter.

23 November 2008, 02:40 AM	#10
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	you are supporting terrorists and drug cartels when you purchase fakes..these shady business' are all in cahoots together...shame on you if you buy from them..

23 November 2008, 05:38 AM	#11
Pathagarus Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: New Jersey Posts: 111	x2

23 November 2008, 05:47 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Why waste $300 on a POS? You'd be much better off spending that money on you and your wife or girlfriend on a fine dinner at a posh restaurant. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 November 2008, 01:17 AM	#14
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	Jeez....mabye I should also stop putting I can't believe it's not butter on my toast because it is not the real thing! Not trying pull it off as real, or support any type of group, just like the way the watch looks but could never afford or would spend $345K on a watch. I simply like the look. Thanks for the comments!

24 November 2008, 01:24 AM	#15
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	sorry but we feel very strongly about these asian countries proliferating the string of fake watches into our borders,and we do not support anyone who aids them in doing this by purchasing them..

24 November 2008, 01:38 AM	#16
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	Didn't realize that all fake watches were made by terrorist groups or groups supported by drug cartels! So do they just make fake watches, or are other things I should be keeping an eye open for???

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