Buying a "replica" Rolex
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To the best of my knowledge it is permitted - Rolex does not have control over any part of the design. BTW, the purpose of the "peace sign" on the hour hand is to further differentiate it from the minute hand. Cheaper knock-offs won't have this feature, but it is an important one when diving - you want to make sure that you are looking at the right hand when you are trying to figure out how much air you have left in your tank.
As for those that consider watches to be "bling", I find that a watch is really the only piece of jewellery a man can wear and not look like a douche. However, I find those massive chunky CK and Michael Kors watches to be horribly unsightly. They are designed for fashion and not for function. One of the things that makes the original Rolex Submariner design so special is that every bit of the watch was designed to assist a diver and ensure a safe return to the surface.
There are many more watches out there that are subtle and sharp. Getting a good watch is often a right of passage for many men. Often when I land a big project or consulting assignment I will go out and buy a good mechanical watch to celebrate.
I should've known better than to feed a troll. What kind of jackass has to hijack a thread about something as utilitarian as a fucking watch?
Run along now, nobody; I think I hear your mom calling you. Time to return home to your iPhone and video games, dweeb.
The swiss ones with an eta movement in them also won't spin as well as a real Rolex movement . but it is much better then a Japanese movement. Is it worth the 600 they ask? Doubtfu...l the eta movement in those is $160 if you can find one to buy. So now. Is the rest of the stainless steel worth 500 more?Don't bother IMHO.
As another poster pointed out, the fake probably has a quartz movement instead of a mechanical. That's the first thing wrong with it. Oh, having looked at the specs, it has a Myota automatic movement. The issue with that is that it's a crap, cheap Japanese Movement that will likely break-down in a year or two. Also, they're noisy and wobbly as hell. That means when you move your wrist, your watch may actually "click" and "clunk" - not an attractive feature.
As another pointed-out, quality and workmanship will be another issue. The crystal is probably cheap plastic instead of double-domed anti-reflective sapphire. I know for a fact that the pearl setting used at the top of the bezel is set-in very poorly (and will probably fall out), then there is the lume that will probably not work nearly as well. The band will probably break and scratch, and may even snap off your wrist. The paint will come off the numbers around the bezel, and the bezel probably won't even work (or worse, it will move in both directions) and not snap into place correctly. Are the hands aligned correctly as well? Further, how will it fit on the wrist and how will you feel wearing it? Will the cheap metal its made from irritate your wrist?
I will never own a Rolex. However, I own a number of entry-level mechanical brands like Christopher Ward, Steinhart, Sinn, Nomos, Hamilton, Stowa and even some higher-end Seikos. Spend a bit more, get a REAL watch and explain that you know about what makes a good timepiece. It will make you much more alluring, and I speak from experience. After recently separating I was at a bar and the guy next to me commented on how nice my watch was. I thanked him and the hot asian woman next to me asked me to see it. It was a great conversation starter, and yada-yada she showed me her Anne Klein watch and lingerie later on
Most guys that own Rolexes don't even know the features that make them worth the money, and that just makes them tools.
This is so true. I have a limited edition Rolex Sea Dweller from 1970 that has been through the grinder with me many times. Although I've had the watch serviced and the case and bracelet polished to new many times, the original face, markers, hands and black bezel are now quite faded from the sun, yet the movement works like brand new. It's one of the pieces of my collection I treasure the most, and which is now actually one of THE most comfortable to wear.
Amazing. From what ive read, Only a Rolex or Patek can appreciate or hold their value.
Very few Rolexes can appreciate their value. The vast majority either slightly depreciate or remain constant.
The Rolex models that do increase in value are usually pretty sought after or hard to find
Some Panerai watches are sold as low as $4000 and go up to a lot more, I know of Panerai's that cost almost 30000 Euros which is roughly $40000. I have a Panerai Luminor Marina that I absolutely love, I paid almost $7000 for it about 3 years ago and is my every day watch. I personally love Panerai's but the watches that are most popular amongst famous people (athletes, actors) these days are Hublot and Audemars. They are flashy, very well made, expensive and advertised towards successful people, and carry the same status as someone who was wearing a Rolex back in the 80's.
Here's my Rolex. Its a diamond-setted Datejust from the 1990's.
Still looks brandnew. Worth somewhere between $5 and $7K:
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And here is Floyd Mayweather's collection. Reportedly worth $6.4 mill
Still looks brandnew. Worth somewhere between $5 and $7K:
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And here is Floyd Mayweather's collection. Reportedly worth $6.4 mill
have you ordered from this site before? has anyone? thinking of ordering one of these and im hitting a douche club right after...
For the love of god no.
1. If you want one, then buy a real one.
2. Wearing a fake one (wanna be) is a million times worse than just not having one.
3. Anyway your money your rep so..
Now I suggest you go here - http://www.watchuseek.com/home - and learn about all levels of watches. Find out what it is you want and then get a good one. There is also a buy and sell forum. That's where I purchased my correct baby (Oris Titan - I have big wrists).
Anyway don't be a fake wanna be.
Would agree, especially for a man.
If you must, a fake BMW key fob might work as well, and for less money. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Remote-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item43d6804a73&vxp=mtr
You can also buy just the BMW domed stickers and put it on your key fob.
Paid $6 for one in Vietnam. Extremely realistic. The battery died within 2 days but I bought a replacement battery for another $6 and its still ticking, 2 years later. I don't try to pass it off as real, as I think the Vietnam story is mildly more interesting, but I like how the battery died immediately. Scammers!! But still, $12 for a beautiful watch that requires a timing adjustment only once every 6 months or so = score, lol.
Sure you can. Plus on that site you can get one that looks like one for about $300. If all it takes to pick up a shallow girl is a watch that looks like the real thing then I say he should go for it.
