Buying a replica luxury watch
28 December 2004, 06:35 PM
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Buying a replica luxury watch
So...after seeing an Omega today (I think it was some kind of 'Seamaster') I wouldn't mind having one because it looks good. I don't fancy spending £1.5k so I am interested in getting a fake.
Where can I get some good fakes from - I am willing to depart with the maximum I'd spend for a 'solid' watch (£100?), but it's important that this watch doesn't fall apart or have shoddy engineering.
I've had a look on the net and all companies seem to be based in the states - I'd prefer something local. Experiences and recommendations welcome.
Thanks.
Where can I get some good fakes from - I am willing to depart with the maximum I'd spend for a 'solid' watch (£100?), but it's important that this watch doesn't fall apart or have shoddy engineering.
I've had a look on the net and all companies seem to be based in the states - I'd prefer something local. Experiences and recommendations welcome.
Thanks.
28 December 2004, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PG
for 1/10th of the price expect 1/100th of the quality
Go for a nice Seiko, Tissot ect.
Go for a nice Seiko, Tissot ect.
However, if the really are unreliable in quality (despite claims of fine Japanese engineering) then I will defect to the sensible highstreet brands (read 'Argos' or 'H. Sammuel') or just stick to my G-shock.
29 December 2004, 11:08 AM
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Thailand is good for 'replicas' (cough, fakes)
they're great quality - we were there two years ago and the ones we bought are working fine, worn every day since (Cartier which is admired by friends with Cartiers, cost £15 vs £3000, Breitling, Rolex) - no silver plating rubbing off or anything, all look great.
I have never understood why people pay sooooo much for a brand when they don't have to......
they're great quality - we were there two years ago and the ones we bought are working fine, worn every day since (Cartier which is admired by friends with Cartiers, cost £15 vs £3000, Breitling, Rolex) - no silver plating rubbing off or anything, all look great.
I have never understood why people pay sooooo much for a brand when they don't have to......
29 December 2004, 11:47 AM
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I've been looking into getting a replica for a while now, i came across this auctioneers website. They look to be of a high quality.
http://www.cqout.co.uk
Havent bought one yet though.
http://www.cqout.co.uk
Havent bought one yet though.
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29 December 2004, 12:27 PM
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The old man has a fake Rolex. And without doubt it's one of the best fakes I have ever seen.
It may as well be a Rolex considering what work has gone into making the thing. It has mechanical self winding movement, has the correct weight and detailing - especially on the crown and face. The case and strap is quite thickly plated for a fake - in other words the gold doesn't rub off! The only thing that let it down was the clasp on the strap where the gold wore off. Which has since been re-plated to a better standard down the Jewelry quarter.
Think it was about £60. Many a comment has been past about how good it is for a fake - and has fooled quite a few self proclaimed "experts"
, normally you can tell a fake a mile off, but with this you do need to look two or three times or have to be an expert or Rolex buff to know it's fake at first sight.
Hunt around, good ones do exist. Just avoid ones that use quartz movement, where the real deal would be swiss mechanical (sweeping hand).
It may as well be a Rolex considering what work has gone into making the thing. It has mechanical self winding movement, has the correct weight and detailing - especially on the crown and face. The case and strap is quite thickly plated for a fake - in other words the gold doesn't rub off! The only thing that let it down was the clasp on the strap where the gold wore off. Which has since been re-plated to a better standard down the Jewelry quarter.
Think it was about £60. Many a comment has been past about how good it is for a fake - and has fooled quite a few self proclaimed "experts"
, normally you can tell a fake a mile off, but with this you do need to look two or three times or have to be an expert or Rolex buff to know it's fake at first sight.Hunt around, good ones do exist. Just avoid ones that use quartz movement, where the real deal would be swiss mechanical (sweeping hand).
29 December 2004, 12:49 PM
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[QUOTE=Gordo]Thailand is good for 'replicas' (cough, fakes)
they're great quality - we were there two years ago and the ones we bought are working fine, worn every day since (Cartier which is admired by friends with Cartiers, cost £15 vs £3000, Breitling, Rolex) - no silver plating rubbing off or anything, all look great.
I have never understood why people pay sooooo much for a brand when they don't have to......[/QUOTE
I hope there waterproof !
they're great quality - we were there two years ago and the ones we bought are working fine, worn every day since (Cartier which is admired by friends with Cartiers, cost £15 vs £3000, Breitling, Rolex) - no silver plating rubbing off or anything, all look great.
I have never understood why people pay sooooo much for a brand when they don't have to......[/QUOTE
I hope there waterproof !
29 December 2004, 01:30 PM
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[QUOTE=scoobfan]
Good point - are these fakes waterproof? Don't fancy a flaking watch after washing the dishes!
Originally Posted by Gordo
Thailand is good for 'replicas' (cough, fakes)
they're great quality - we were there two years ago and the ones we bought are working fine, worn every day since (Cartier which is admired by friends with Cartiers, cost £15 vs £3000, Breitling, Rolex) - no silver plating rubbing off or anything, all look great.
I have never understood why people pay sooooo much for a brand when they don't have to......[/QUOTE
I hope there waterproof !
they're great quality - we were there two years ago and the ones we bought are working fine, worn every day since (Cartier which is admired by friends with Cartiers, cost £15 vs £3000, Breitling, Rolex) - no silver plating rubbing off or anything, all look great.
I have never understood why people pay sooooo much for a brand when they don't have to......[/QUOTE
I hope there waterproof !
29 December 2004, 01:31 PM
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I hope there waterproof !
29 December 2004, 05:01 PM
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So, by buying a fake, evidently because of the way it looks, you are subscribing to the epitomy of Chavdom that you complained about on your previous thread 
29 December 2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsinky
I was waiting on that one, you wouldn't be making jokes if one of your relatives or loved ones had been one of the 60K ppls that have died so far. the sad smiley does not cover the bad taste or grammar.
29 December 2004, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by scoob_babe
So, by buying a fake, evidently because of the way it looks, you are subscribing to the epitomy of Chavdom that you complained about on your previous thread
Now back to your corner with the cap on.
29 December 2004, 07:37 PM
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Next, why don't you get a Mk2 MR2 bodykitted up to look like a Ferrari F355? It must be just as good, because with some work on the boost pressure you can make it go just as fast as a Ferrari.
29 December 2004, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by carl
Next, why don't you get a Mk2 MR2 bodykitted up to look like a Ferrari F355? It must be just as good, because with some work on the boost pressure you can make it go just as fast as a Ferrari.
29 December 2004, 08:04 PM
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emmm i think the point is that you aspire to own a real omega and want people to think you do, yet you own a fake!
if you have a £100 budget, go buy something genuine for £100. if you want a £1000 watch, go buy a £1000 watch.
if you have a £100 budget, go buy something genuine for £100. if you want a £1000 watch, go buy a £1000 watch.
29 December 2004, 08:11 PM
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To be fair i had a submariner rolex for a while, the first thing everyone said is that its a fake
so whats the point lol i sold it
although i am now thinking about selling my pda sat nav setup and buying a used seamaster or similar
so whats the point lol i sold it
although i am now thinking about selling my pda sat nav setup and buying a used seamaster or similar
29 December 2004, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by apples24
To be fair i had a submariner rolex for a while, the first thing everyone said is that its a fake
29 December 2004, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CoobyS
We are talking about telling the time. Now do you think a genuine Rolex will tell the time quicker than a fake Rolex?
29 December 2004, 10:27 PM
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Clearly this one is way over your head. Chavdom is spending an overwhelming majority of your hard earned on something that can be bought for much less and does the same thing (if at all needed in the first place). I am working on a £100 budget whilst getting the admirable looks an Omega has to offer.
Now back to your corner with the cap on.
Now back to your corner with the cap on.
p.s. look behind you - thats the ball in the back of your net
29 December 2004, 11:08 PM
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Experience and recommendations
They are a waste of time, for me. Seriously consider what you are buying. I have had 3 fake Rolex watches from Thailand when I was living there. Crap quality and every day I wore one, I always had the nagging thought I was being cheated. Also remember that some fakes are produced by big illegal gangs whose activities are funded through ventures like fakes.
IMHO save up and get the real deal.
Mossman
IMHO save up and get the real deal.
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30 December 2004, 12:08 AM
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If you look or dress like a chav chances are 99% of ppl will think your watch is a fake
If you drive a bently dress in a suit all day then 100% will think your wach is real
If you drive a bently dress in a suit all day then 100% will think your wach is real
