Why do you... why would you... wear a replica watch?
It's a question I've been pondering over the past couple days since I joined the forums. And, since this is the Flame-Free Zone, I'll go first.
Up until a year ago, I would never have considered a replica as something I'd wear. I bought a rep Rolex Bubbleback in the 1990's, but only as a novelty. Never even put it on my wrist.
Once upon a time, I had a very respectable collection of gen Rolex & Tudor watches. Over the years, I have owned 50+ genuine Rolex/Tudor watches, including some very collectible pieces (6538, 5508, 6564, 116520, 1680, Tudor 7928 etc). Some were bought to wear. Some were bought to turn-n-burn for a profit. Some were trades for other watches. In any case, they are all longggg gone now. I stopped actively collecting around 2003, so I've been out of the game for 16 years. A lot has changed. And, so has my attitude towards certain types of watches.
Point of fact -- I realize I'll never have the money (again) to own another gen Submariner 1680, another gen 116520 Daytona nor another gen Submariner 5513. However, I'd still like to put one on my wrist now & then. So, a replica (or franken) fits the bill - affordable and the same classic looks. For me, the answer of why would I wear a replica/franken comes down to re-living the glory days of my own collection.
So, what's your motivation?
It's a question I've been pondering over the past couple days since I joined the forums. And, since this is the Flame-Free Zone, I'll go first.
Up until a year ago, I would never have considered a replica as something I'd wear. I bought a rep Rolex Bubbleback in the 1990's, but only as a novelty. Never even put it on my wrist.
Once upon a time, I had a very respectable collection of gen Rolex & Tudor watches. Over the years, I have owned 50+ genuine Rolex/Tudor watches, including some very collectible pieces (6538, 5508, 6564, 116520, 1680, Tudor 7928 etc). Some were bought to wear. Some were bought to turn-n-burn for a profit. Some were trades for other watches. In any case, they are all longggg gone now. I stopped actively collecting around 2003, so I've been out of the game for 16 years. A lot has changed. And, so has my attitude towards certain types of watches.
Point of fact -- I realize I'll never have the money (again) to own another gen Submariner 1680, another gen 116520 Daytona nor another gen Submariner 5513. However, I'd still like to put one on my wrist now & then. So, a replica (or franken) fits the bill - affordable and the same classic looks. For me, the answer of why would I wear a replica/franken comes down to re-living the glory days of my own collection.
So, what's your motivation?