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Probably isnt the ideal place to be posting this but I just wanted to know if anyone had purchaced a replica watch from the internet? I have always liked the style of the IWC watches and while I am not in a position to buy a genuine one have stumbled across some replicas. They look fantastic and really so long as they keep a reasonable time all I am concerned with. I am a little concerned that they may look awful on arrival as they are still fairly expensive and also not last much more than a few months. Any feedback would be great.
http://www.exactwatches.net/iwc-replicas-89/?osCsi...
http://www.exactwatches.net/iwc-replicas-89/?osCsi...
Indeed it is.
General consensus is that it's a no no from what I have seen.
I think quality varies hugely and I think its a bit pot luck as to what you get when buying off the net.
The big thing for me is.. (this may not come out as eloquently as I'd like).. Why do you want one over a decent cheaper watch that will no doubt last you a lot longer and is genuine..
Eg, what do you say when someone comes up and thinks you have a £25,000 watch on and asks about it? pretend its real? make a joke of it? etc etc
These are circa £300 and v nice in my opinon..
General consensus is that it's a no no from what I have seen.
I think quality varies hugely and I think its a bit pot luck as to what you get when buying off the net.
The big thing for me is.. (this may not come out as eloquently as I'd like).. Why do you want one over a decent cheaper watch that will no doubt last you a lot longer and is genuine..
Eg, what do you say when someone comes up and thinks you have a £25,000 watch on and asks about it? pretend its real? make a joke of it? etc etc
These are circa £300 and v nice in my opinon..
Odie said:
If you want to fund terrorism and encourage slavery go for it.
Of you could look for a hommage.
I would advise going for a homage, too... not sure about the funding terrorism and slavery thing, though. The same factories that knock out homages also knock out fakes. Well, in China. Not many Somalian homage manufacturers. Of you could look for a hommage.
First of all apologies, I was not looking to start a huge debate but had a feeling it may raise a few eyebrows. If I knew how to remove the topic i would. Let me start again.
I like the un cluttered not over complicated look of some of the IWC range such as:
I am not in a position to purchase an original so would be keen to find something of a similar style.
Was merely considering a replica as I havent come accross something I like half as much.
Many Thanks.
I like the un cluttered not over complicated look of some of the IWC range such as:
I am not in a position to purchase an original so would be keen to find something of a similar style.
Was merely considering a replica as I havent come accross something I like half as much.
Many Thanks.
ApexJimi said:
Odie said:
Jimmy what I would do I was you, is get this thread deleted, start a new one with your budget and the names/pictures of a couple of watches you like the look of.
You just might be suprised at the number of replies and suggestions you get.
I'll second this You just might be suprised at the number of replies and suggestions you get.
you don't have to spend a lot to get a good quality watch
Have a look at Tao http://stores.ebay.co.uk/uswatchshop or Parnis http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/xiaosong12580_W0QQ_i...
I've bought from both in the past and can recommend, for the IWC 'look' Parnis would be the best place to start. The Tao will come in a nice box, the Parnis in bubble wrap, if that matters to you.
I've bought from both in the past and can recommend, for the IWC 'look' Parnis would be the best place to start. The Tao will come in a nice box, the Parnis in bubble wrap, if that matters to you.
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