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Sorry guys but you have to be a special kind of asshat to own a fake luxury anything IMO. Every time you look at your fake watch you're reminded that you're a fraud, so what you save in upfront cost is far outweighed by the psychological cost of ownership. Far better to buy an homage watch (Steinhart, Parnis...) instead or a cheaper but genuine watch from a micro brand (who lift design notes from the luxury brands all the time) if you want exclusivity, quality and authenticity.
The whole point of a (luxury) brand is that you value it because you build a relationship with it so buying fakes isn't a victimless crime or a zero sum game.
/rant