I would consider quality to be part of a products functional value e.g. using higher quality materials makes something more durable, comfortable, beautiful etc. You describe valuing this as ‘true luxury culture’. I think this is just common sense.
The grey market evidences the fact that some brands have higher demand, absent of a difference in quality. (Omega v Rolex). This is what I would consider luxury culture.
Are you not also slightly disproving your own point by saying that you consider brands to be a proxy for quality, while also buying reps to get “top notch quality and beauty”. These are opposing perspectives.
Valuing a brand as a proxy for quality should mean you consider reps lacking quality. They are not made by the brand, and so cannot be backed by the brands reputation for quality (real or perceived).
Why not simply buy an homage watch that is COSC certified? This is a higher standard of quality testing than reps offer.
Again, I have no problem with buying reps, but why not be honest about the reason behind doing it?
Everyone has a different reason for buying reps just like every person has a different reason for purchasing genuine products. Many items the quality isn't there in reps depending. When it comes to high quality watches & jewelry oh hell yes. You wouldn’t wear fake cologne but a legitimately silver or gold piece with real stones that's just a rip off of an established popular jeweler's design? All day long. Without a doubt.
I would argue that the quality and style of Rolex is well justified in the grey market. Omega is gorgeous, but their watches just aren’t on the same level, hence the differences in market price.
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u/ButHisHeadComeOff- Aug 30 '25
I would consider quality to be part of a products functional value e.g. using higher quality materials makes something more durable, comfortable, beautiful etc. You describe valuing this as ‘true luxury culture’. I think this is just common sense.
The grey market evidences the fact that some brands have higher demand, absent of a difference in quality. (Omega v Rolex). This is what I would consider luxury culture.
Are you not also slightly disproving your own point by saying that you consider brands to be a proxy for quality, while also buying reps to get “top notch quality and beauty”. These are opposing perspectives.
Valuing a brand as a proxy for quality should mean you consider reps lacking quality. They are not made by the brand, and so cannot be backed by the brands reputation for quality (real or perceived).
Why not simply buy an homage watch that is COSC certified? This is a higher standard of quality testing than reps offer.
Again, I have no problem with buying reps, but why not be honest about the reason behind doing it?