What time is it? Watches and horology

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PawG in reply to @Stonehedge

from the concept that owning certain watches is a sign that you've made it.

But the fakes are not really these watches, are they? It’s basically lying to yourself - maybe that’s what I don’t understand.

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kkg337 in reply to @PawG

I think there are probably equally as large a proportion of people buying replicas because they love watches and the iconic designs that they want on their wrists are economically inaccessible for them, as there are people who are buying them as 'status symbols'.

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edscoble in reply to @kkg337

they love watches and the iconic designs that they want on their wrists are economically inaccessible for them.

Yup.

I rather buy a high quality £500+ fake Rolex than wear the real thing (with clone movement even), no problem with insurance, can wear whenever, if it got stolen, not a problem, etc.

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