Buying a "replica" Rolex

stinkynuts said:
they are about 1% of the real cost, but almost 99.9% identical.
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Yes - except in quality, longevity, workmanship, pedigree, investment value, etc etc...

Why on earth would you want a cheap knockoff of the most counterfeited watch on the planet, when you could own something people might actually believe is real?
 
legmann said:
Yes - except in quality, longevity, workmanship, pedigree, investment value, etc etc...

Why on earth would you want a cheap knockoff of the most counterfeited watch on the planet, when you could own something people might actually believe is real?
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To be honest, just as the novelty factor. Even if I had the money, I would never buy a real Rolex. But owning one just for fun seems interesting. I could imagine myself wearing it on a date just to see what happens.
 
Sure, but my feeling is that most everyone (even women, lol) assume any 'Rolex' to be a fake whenever they see one.

And if trying to impress any watch aficionado, the tell-tale single-second movement of the seconds hand (as opposed to a clean 'sweep') will be dead giveaway.
 
I bought/invested money into a $4,000.00 Tag....I would never but a fake knock off, it's just not the same!! I plan on buying more watches as well.
 
I don't see the point of buying fake stuff because unless you are rich and want a fake one to save some cash, everyone knows that 99% of people can't afford stuff like this. So they know it's a fake.

But for giggles, as long as you don't pour lots of money into it then have fun.

I know a guy who spent $1,000 (yes, one thousand dollars!) on a fake watch that goes for $20,000. Everyone knows it is fake. And he has no problem even telling people it's a knock off! But he likes the fact he has that brand on his wrist. To each his own!
 
Garrett said:
If you just want a novelty, buy whatever you want. However, if you are going to spend 200 bucks on a novelty, you can actually buy some very nice watches around that price that will be more than a knockoff. You may also discover that, while Rolex is the brand most associate with premium watches, there are a lot of options out there and Rolex is one of many (and by no means considered the ultimate).

Go hang out on watchuseek for awhile. You may get some helpful insight and buy something you actually like...
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For me, my max on a watch is about $300. I'll get a new one every 5-6 years and give away my old one to someone as I only bother to have one at a time..... which I wear probably 3 times a year. I hate wearing watches. It's actually pretty silly I even buy a watch, since if I do the math it probably comes out to a cost of $20 for every time I actually put it on. lol. Maybe I should force myself to wear them more often so I get my money's worth. lol

$300 is good enough for me.
 
Garrett said:
If you just want a novelty, buy whatever you want. However, if you are going to spend 200 bucks on a novelty, you can actually buy some very nice watches around that price that will be more than a knockoff. You may also discover that, while Rolex is the brand most associate with premium watches, there are a lot of options out there and Rolex is one of many (and by no means considered the ultimate).
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True, there are literally hundreds of options in the sub-$1000 category (both mechanical and quartz), and still many in the sub-$500 range.
 
legmann said:
Why on earth would you want a cheap knockoff of the most counterfeited watch on the planet, when you could own something people might actually believe is real?
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This is an issue; there are so many fakes, everyone assumes it is a knockoff, so not sure what the benefit of getting the real one. The owner would have to carry around the certificate in his wallet to prove it's real to anyone who asks.
 
ultistar said:
there are so many fakes, everyone assumes it is a knockoff, so not sure what the benefit of getting the real one. The owner would have to carry around the certificate in his wallet to prove it's real to anyone who asks.
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Exactly; the fake Rolex by now is such a cliche there is almost little point in owning a genuine one if your sole intent is to impress the casual onlooker.
 
stinkynuts said:
To be honest, just as the novelty factor. Even if I had the money, I would never buy a real Rolex. But owning one just for fun seems interesting. I could imagine myself wearing it on a date just to see what happens.
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Sounds like fun if you just want to try it as a gag...I'd be careful on a date if it's someone you are trying to impress to any degree. Where fake Rolex are concerned, most have such poor quality GP that even winding it once or twice will discolor the crown, the font on the day/date are usually way off, and if it's reasonably quiet, you can actually hear the winding mechanism grinding every time the wearer moves his arm.

Essentially, even to the least observant individual it's pretty easy to spot a fake. I have a fairly substantial collection of watches of all varieties and values, from plastic 'el cheapos' to very high end, and the collection includes some fakes given as gifts by golf and hockey buddies. It's hilarious to see the obvious differences when you actually hold a $200 fake in one hand and the genuine article in the other. Don't believe it when they say 99% identical - no where near true.
 
Dorian Grey said:
Where fake Rolex are concerned, most have such poor quality GP that even winding it once or twice will discolor the crown, the font on the day/date are usually way off, and if it's reasonably quiet, you can actually hear the winding mechanism grinding every time the wearer moves his arm.
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Lol. This assumes that the 'fake' is even a mechanical movement as opposed to the quartz movement most are fitted with.


( As to using to impress a date - fine as a gag, but otherwise just as misleading as misrepresenting your income, education, employment, etc. )
 
legmann said:
Lol. This assumes that the 'fake' is even a mechanical movement as opposed to the quartz movement most are fitted with.


( As to using to impress a date - fine as a gag, but otherwise just as misleading as misrepresenting your income, education, employment, etc. )
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Well, women wear makeup, wear push up bras, and high heels. That's pretty misleading. I'm just trying to level the playing field. :)
 
Go for a fake Patek Philippe. Less ppl know about it.


Expensive watches can be pretty cool. Much more interesting to look at than expensive jewelry.

 
asterwald said:
Expensive watches can be pretty cool. Much more interesting to look at than expensive jewelry.
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I tend to agree, but not just expensive watches. Nowadays, as was mentioned earlier, high end watches like Rolex and cars like Mercedes, Porsche, even Bentley are becoming so commonplace in major urban centers that they don't really draw notice or turn heads anymore. There is still universal respect for the value and quality of those items, but they aren't necessarily seen as 'interesting' any more. Many look so similar they never garner even a second look. Many of the lower to mid-range timepieces have truly unique and interesting styles/designs, they can add much more value as conversation pieces when dressing up for a social gathering.
 
Dorian Grey said:
I tend to agree, but not just expensive watches. Nowadays, as was mentioned earlier, high end watches like Rolex and cars like Mercedes, Porsche, even Bentley are becoming so commonplace in major urban centers that they don't really draw notice or turn heads anymore. There is still universal respect for the value and quality of those items, but they aren't necessarily seen as 'interesting' any more. Many look so similar they never garner even a second look. Many of the lower to mid-range timepieces have truly unique and interesting styles/designs, they can add much more value as conversation pieces when dressing up for a social gathering.
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Merc, BMW, etc. They never get my attention. Every other guy has them. A Bently or RR will. I guess its the same for watches. A rolex/Omega/breitling are the mercedes of the watch world.
But something like Roger Dubias, Patek, Or Ulysse Nardin are very rare. And start at $10,000. I would go for those. Their movements are hand made and a lot more interesting. Rolex is not hand made. Just to clear that up. 2000 Rolex's are made a day. And They spend the most money out of all Swiss brands on advertising. So there is no real "exclusivity" with a Rolex as one might get with a more upscale brand.


I dont have that sort of cash. I bought a watch for $200 with a skeleton automatic movement. And it gets peoples attention because it looks so different.

 
I wouldnt.

You're gonna go to a party, some guy with a real Rolex and a bit of knowledge of them will call you out on your replica, and you're gonna look like a fool in front of the chicks
 
I have this amazing and futuristic piece of technology with me at all times that not only displays the time, but allows me to make phone calls and send written "text" messages to others equipped with the same miraculous device. Maybe those of y'all coveting obnoxiously conspicuous and vulgar (and at the same time utterly obsolete) displays of self-regard may have head of it?
 
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