What time is it? Watches and horology

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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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MicroDosed™ in reply to @edscoble

Link?
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Manson7am in reply to @edscoble

I got a £100 one from Singapore and cracked the Crystal in a swimming pool on holiday a year later. Would have been devastated if it had been a proper Rolex.

Cost £8 for a new crystal online and replaced it myself. Would never have done that with a real one, busting the warranty etc

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