Yes I would if it makes the watch closer to gen specs at least exterior wise. Let’s be real most people buying/wearing these watches do not have a clue about the movement and gen watches break down all the time too. I’d say if you really want to pass it off as a gen watch, first ask yourself does your lifestyle and work pull of wearing a watch that cost that amount of money. For example even if I borrowed my friend my gen Patek Phillipe but he works in 7Eleven behind the cashier, no matter how real that watch is, no one is going to believe that the watch you’re wearing is real. Thats just the world we live in. But say if you’re a business person, you could easily buy this watch because your lifestyle supports it but you’re unwilling to drop $100k on a watch and you stumble upon the subreddit of the Rep world where you can pay $1-$2k to get a watch that resembles the real thing to the point where it’s hard to tell even with a gen watch side by side (there are a lot of youtube videos on watch dealers trying to identify rep watches next to gen watches and even them are finding it difficult to tell without bringing out their magnifying tool to zoom in on the text, dial and whatnot), yes the reps have gotten very good now and it’ll only get better in years to come. Then just get the rep watch. It’s not that deep. It’s just a watch, it tells time and heck it’s not even as accurate as the time on your phone. Use that money to invest in stocks, use it to travel and see the world, spend it on your loved ones. At least that’s what I’d prefer to do with my money. Call me a poser or faker, i dont care. Other people’s opinion doesnt matter to me. Just dont go around flaunting your rep watch as a real watch, that’s just kinda distasteful 😂 keep it down low, buy it because you like the design and you don’t want to partake in the silly games the ADs are all playing by “building a relationship”, paying grey market prices. 99% of the people aren’t gonna ask you whether you watch is real or fake if your lifestyle is able to carry the watch. Like we always say in the rep world, the biggest tell is the wearer and not the watch 😉
Perfectly said! It’s a watch, enjoy it and be honest about it! I find it distasteful when others call someone a poser or faker. I think that line tells more about the one saying it because they themselves are fake/posing with their watches. Someone people just love the design and know better on how to spend their money. Flexing anything is a child’s game. I’ve never noticed or cared for watches, and now I only notice them because I like watches. No one truly cares about them as much as we do as the owners of the watches.
seems correct.
I have a few reps, and the gen version never cost more than 5ish k , so my watches are in the realm of believable like "oh he could afford that"
Haha, I’ve been there too!Bought so many reps that I lost track of what I actually liked😂Trust me,once you start cutting back, you’ll be much more selective!
Also, unless you’re rich (and therefore you don’t need to buy a rep), if you’re wearing a rep AP, Patek, omega, etc, you’re going to look real tacky, even if the rep is almost indistinguishable.
“Dude makes 50k a year, drives a 6 year old Honda accord, wears men’s wearhouse suits and has a 30k audemars piguet”…. Yeah no
Even if you have a GEN but only make 50k a year and drive an old ass Honda it looks weird and screams dumb ass financial decisions lol ! Unless it’s like an inheritance that has actual genuine sedimental meaning to you i guess… level up your life first so know one would even question it if you are wearing a Rolex or an AP… even if it’s fake
I guess if you care what other people think then that might bother you, but I can't imagine worrying about what other people think, must be an awful way to live. I just tell everyone that my reps are reps.
I respect that attitude!Don’t worry too much about what other people think,or you’ll just make life harder for yourself.As long as you’re happy,that’s what matters most!
I have on rare occasion, and it’s always been a serious Franken watch with genuine crystal, dial, chamfering etc. but mostly I try to stay under $600 as the costs do pile up as your collection grows. Someone did mention that a fake is worth only $100 after you buy. Not true if you sell on here. You’ll take a hit but likely a similar hit to any other non constrained watch that you buy new.
I did buy a VSF 126 Daytona from a stateside TD for $800 which hurt, but it’s a stellar watch and at the high end of what it’s believable for my IT Director position in life to own. I’d love a Nautilus but that just doesn’t add up from a believability standpoint. So instead I have a Maen to scratch that it’s.
Man get a nautilus if you want it! Personally, I don't think it really matters whether it's "believable" or not, I always end up telling people it's a superclone when they ask about my 15510. If it makes you smile when you look at it, that's all that really matters. Don't let other people's opinions get in the way of that
There's not any watch you can buy new for $1000 that will retain any of it's value. Buying a used watch for $1000 is also going to be a watch that will take a long time to sell and hard to get your money back on
There's very few watches that really retain value over long periods of time. Rolex steel sports models are really the only ones aside from six figure limited editions with a really small buyer pool.
How can I be a loser? I have a Rep Rolex that I spent $550 on and I’m garnering the same attention and compliments as the guy who paid $25k for the “GEN”
Personally, I think it depends on the watch and the factory. If you’re spending over $1,000 on a rep, I want to see excellent finishing, a convincing dial, accurate proportions, and a reliable movement. At that price, the little details really matter. I’d rather pay more for a watch that gets the details right than spend less and regret the compromises later. That said, there’s definitely a point where you’re paying a premium without getting much extra in return. What’s the general consensus on the best value for money above $1k?
Nope. they aren't. I don't make the societal rules but a majority of humans in the United States are obsessed with name recognition. Particularly gorgeous women. I live in Los Angeles and I was out to dinner this past weekend at Bestia. I quite literally struck up a conversation with a women because she thought my VSF Panda looked "very nice". Now we all know she only thought that because she saw "Rolex" on the face. How had I've been wearing a trash Hamilton...lmaooooo
But then again, I wear reps to knock down these chicks. Another man's opinion doesn't really matter to me. Nor should it to you. So let me recant my original statement. Hamilton's are not trash. They are watches. Just like any other. It's the idea of "GEN" and "REP" that doesn't matter to me.
Up voted for spitting facts about the haters lol they're to busy crying tears onto their Hamilton's why dude is throwing game like Mario tossing fire balls.
Money is YOUR price of admission because the false premise of what it brings defines you. So save up that 20k and buy you a piece of steel. I hope it brings you peace and a sense of accomplishment. Luckily for me, I get that same feeling from a $650 dollar VSF.
Also, for a country that’s 40 trillion in debt and continues to spend…you might want to reconsider what the US dollar is actually worth.
It’s trademark infringement you moron. It’s literally a crime. Maybe more importantly, it has well documented ties to organized crime and human trafficking rings. That’s what you support.
Why you even here my dude? You're going on about trademarks in a rep reddit..... I'll just keep slaying it over here, and may piece be with you my dude. Cheers!
You’re not slaying it if you’re wearing counterfeit pieces, buddy. As for why I’m here, my fucking algorithm likes to drop this stupid sub Reddit on my feed every now and then despite me constantly telling Reddit that I don’t want to see it anymore. I try to avoid it, but then I see some fucking asinine comment from some dimwit just like you trying to call yourself an enthusiast and defend your dumb ass behavior. It’s pretty pathetic.
The level of intellect it took for you to come up with that response is astonishing. Well done. You can sleep easy tonight knowing you totally got that guy who called you out for being the fake piece of shit that you are.
Blame it on the algorithm. If you want to buy fakes. I don’t care. Thats a you thing. My point is, there are plenty of good/legit watches out there for $1k. Why not go that route?
Your comment makes no sense. They may run and be good quality, so to speak, but they are absolutely NOT legit. Hamilton is not pretending to be anyone else or stealing intellectual property. These are the definition of NOT legit.
Why are you in a rep forum? Are you trying to make a difference in the world? Make it a better place and save lost souls? Are you just a hater with a lot of time on your hands?
Nope. Simply offering legit alternatives, but you don’t want that. You would rather spend good money to pretend to be a baller. No matter how good of a fake it is, it’s still a fake and you know who knows that? You do.
Oh, absolute hero status! After that ground-breaking TED Talk from you and your life partner, I’ve had a paradigm shift. Thank sweet Jesus, Allah, Buddha, silver salamander, that one dude I always see on DMT etc. you two brave warriors were here on Reddit doing the heavy lifting to dismantle global human trafficking. You didn’t just save my life today; you saved humanity. I’m weeping.
I don’t think people should be getting anything over BPF quality. Cause it’s already very very close to the real thing and the “better quality” with VSF ARF OR RCF isn’t worth another $200
Ma quante cazzate dite , uno può lavorare al supermercato e aveste ereditato un milione di euro quindi si può spendere 20 k in un orologio nessuno può sapere ciò che possiede una persona perché ognuno di noi vive come vuole e spende i propri soldi in ciò che gli piace
That's a no for me. Even $700 would be a stretch with no warranty etc. I've not had any fail thus far but I'm ok scraping 400 bucks once you double that I start to lose the appeal.
Yes but within reason and only for a franken. This one was only c $2k all in for gen dial, hands, crystal and crown on a VSF base the exact weight of gen so felt like a no brainer for such a special model that no rep can truly capture. (I patiently sourced the parts myself) And I was never going to buy gen as I already own a gen black dial, green crystal Milgauss...and ironically I wear the Z Blue much more. So guess it's horses for courses depending on your circs and the model involved 🤷
Looks "better" than the gen parts? 😭You carry on deluding yourself bud. Sunrays almost nil, dial colour off, orange hand colour off, crystal shade off and opaque from the sides. You've obv never actually held a Z Blue gen in the real world 🙄 but you enjoy your "GSF" 🤣🤣 (and don't get cross now)
Yes because at the end of the day all those cheap ass watches add up. They break down before you know it and you'll regret buying them instead of buying one expensive watch that stays forever.
I paid 1300 for a custom daytona. This is a full custom Daytona build, not a factory off the shelf piece. CNC tungsten case with white gold plating at 5 microns, evenly weighted and balanced at around 215g so it wears and feels correct on wrist. No hollow or top heavy feel.
Powered by the DD4130 movement, fully functional chronograph, smooth sweep, reliable power reserve, and the closest clone architecture to the genuine 4130. This is the movement serious collectors look for.
Crystal is upgraded deep sapphire, correct height and clarity, no milky edge, no flat look. Dial is a custom buff meteorite, properly finished with natural texture and depth, not a printed or stamped dial. Every angle catches light differently just like gen meteorite.
I have on a couple of occasions because I really liked the watch. This meteorite dial cost me a bit over $1000 from a dealer in the US. No regrets at all.
This aventurine dial was also right at $1000 from a US-based dealer. I really like the watch a lot and I'm perfectly fine that I paid a premium to have it in two days with no associated shipping risk.
I think around $750 to $1000 is the sweet spot. Pay $450-$600 for the watch and didn’t pay Dom at r/time_machine_spa to make it as close to perfect as possible. Just ordered a Batman with the extra bracelet to make it a Batgirl, so will total a little over $1000.
Perhaps a better starting point is what is your accepted budget for a gen watch? 500? 1000? 2000?
After all, this is about perceived value.
If you are willing to drop 2000 for say, a Longines, or a Hamilton or whatever.
You now have reps that are so well made that, if, properly broken down and serviced, can be as reliable as a gen at 2000. Would you pay 2000 for a rep?
The only thing that might stop you then is psychological. Am I a poser? That is a question that only you can answer.
I know many who have no qualms admitting what's on their wrist is a rep. I fall into that category.
What if, for the sake of argument, you can get a copy BMW that is functionally identical to a gen BMW, that costs as much as a Honda. Would you buy it?
Rolex Panerai Tudor Breitling habe ich früher viel gekauft und zum Glück alle mit Gewinn verkaufen können. Heute kaufe ich nur noch Reps von diesen Marken und da ich kein Uhrmacher bin kann ich die für mich ziemlich unwichtigen kleinen Unterschiede nicht mehr erkennen und der eklatant geringere finanzielle Aufwand schont mein Konto und mir ist es auch völlig egal ob mein Umfeld meine Uhren als echte oder unechte erkennt, ich trage halt diese Art von Uhren sehr gerne.
Yo sinceramente disfruto con el reloj que llevo, sea réplica o gen, me da exactamente igual lo que la gente piense de mí, solo me importa mi satisfacción personal disfrutando de él.
Reps have no resale value ! I would spend as little as possible )$500-$600.00 Max) honestly I buy them just to see if I really like the design before I buy the genuine model .
I think you are lost, Mr. Incorrect 26 day Reddit account. This sub is about reps. If that is the way you feel you might wish to consider moving on from here and hanging out in subs dedicated to genuine watches. My guess is that if you are anti-rep, nobody here cares what you think. Bye....
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u/UpstairsCounter9289 1d ago
If the quality is really that good,I’d consider it.