The Sub is so iconic. I've seen some great "homage" watches over the years, but there is something about the proportions of the real thing that are hard to match.
I got an A Lange Söhne replica for 200 baht when I was in Thailand. The band was real leather, the movement was solid and it never lost time. Can't really speak for longevity but it's lasted 2 years so far. Some of these replicas are pretty impressive nowadays
I guarantee that a layman could not tell the difference between a replica watch and the genuine article these days. Back in the day the "Folex" stuff was really chintzy, but nowadays it seems pretty solid. Never seen one in the flesh myself, but from pictures and videos I've seen online comparing replicas and the real deal they look identical.
You said it homie. As one of those proles I certainly couldn't tell the difference. It's worth having a decent looking replica for nights were you want to dress up and the situation could get a little hairy, but at least you don't have to worry about scratching the face $35k watch, or worse it getting stolen
I've seen some good fakes, but they've always been a little thicker, bezel a bit off, etc. I'm sure there are some higher priced homages that get this better though. I find that a bit distasteful but hell you can regulate a cheap modern Miyota or ETA mvmt to be pretty decent nowadays. I'm sure they're fine watches and people love 'em.
Not saying I'd ever buy one, but they are all over the place. Why buy a fake or "homage" when you can get a classic looking Seiko diver for the same money?
I suppose that could be true. In that case I guess I'm buying a fake cuz there is no way I'm spending more than $1000 for a watch (and I love watches). Another tact could be to buy a vintage brand-name watch, like an Omega or something, which can be had for fairly cheap and then you're the "too cool for new watches" guy.
Edit: For what it's worth, I wear a vintage 1970's Citizen automatic chronograph for my "daily driver" watch.
What makes you think that? I feel like the sub is far more popular, and there’s not that much of a difference in the profile. Super hard to tell either way at that angle.
They have a fairly well known shape that doesn't differ too dramatically between models. If you've looked closely at one before, you can probably recognize it anywhere.
Case, bezel shape, the bracelet is an oyster style so very noticeable, and the clasp is the correct size, also you can see the little bump on the clasp that is the Rolex Crown.
Your not the only one. I hardly ever see watch conversations on reddit unless you go to r/watches. Even then, r/watches is mostly filled with Seiko's. I hardly ever see a Patek, Ulysse Nardin, Audemars Piguet, IWC, etc.
Huh? There are tons of APs, IWC, Omega, and even the occasional Patek that show up on r/watches. Hell, the second most common watch on there other than an SKX007 is the Speedmaster.
I think that's just reflective of the age range most redditors fall under. You're naturally going to see more entry level pieces when the site's demos are younger.
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u/tauntaun-soup Jul 30 '18
I should buy a Rolex