Hmmm, what do ye think

pepe the prawn

Came across this site earlier SNIP Fake watch site
Copies of expensive watches, now I was never one for fakes but would one be worth a gamble at the money they're asking? Can't go off the pictures because they're probably of the real thing, what actually arrives in the post might be complete and utter junk, but I suppose there's also a chance it could be a very very good copy?

What say ye :-)

blindsider

Nope - they're illegal fakes.

Actually, the board tends not to like these.....just sayin'.....

For a little bit more (well maybe double) you'd get a Steinhart - well worth the investment.

If price really is an issue try Parnis - they're cheap and cheerful.....but not fakes.

893bet

"No links to fake/replica watch sites or individual sales on auction sites. Indeed discussion of fake/replica watches will be heavily modded"

From the charter.

Who are you trying to fool by wearing a good replica? what is the point? i just dont get it at all.

pepe the prawn

blindsider wrote: »

Nope - they're illegal fakes.

Actually, the board tends not to like these.....just sayin'.....

For a little bit more (well maybe double) you'd get a Steinhart - well worth the investment.

If price really is an issue try Parnis - they're cheap and cheerful.....but not fakes.

Steinharts are lovely, I've one in my shopping list..

pepe the prawn

893bet wrote: »

"No links to fake/replica watch sites or individual sales on auction sites. Indeed discussion of fake/replica watches will be heavily modded"

From the charter.

Who are you trying to fool by wearing a good replica? what is the point? i just dont get it at all.

Keep your hair on, I was just looking for opinions or experiences on the quality of them, out of curiosity more than anything else.

Mods feel free to delete the thread.

Wibbs

893bet wrote: »

"No links to fake/replica watch sites or individual sales on auction sites. Indeed discussion of fake/replica watches will be heavily modded"

From the charter.

Who are you trying to fool by wearing a good replica? what is the point? i just dont get it at all.

Yep, 893 nailed it. OK pepe the prawn it's a subject that might be open to discussion on some levels, but trust me P, it quickly descends into anarchy, never mind copyright and intellectual purport issues. So for those reason not for this forum.

PS I'm with you on the Steinharts. Nice bits of kit. That's the thing P, for the same money or often less you can get the real deal in vintage or new from outfits like Steinhart.