Ayire
Horology Curious
- 24/4/19
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Not to mention that a cloned movement won't even be allowed to get measured by the Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute haha. Even if a clone movement out there is able to pass the tests, it would be unofficially certified.
I also think that buying expensive gens makes you paranoid about it being scratched or lost, with the the more well known brands being the target of thieves. Whereas with reps I couldn't care less about a 300 dollar watch being stolen when it could have been a genuine one. I for one enjoy the hobby, but would not trust myself to invest part of my net worth into watches because of how I wear them and to factor in the risk of them being damaged or stolen. I'm also not one to buy a safe like some people out there.
+1. That's the sole reason why i'm running with reps. I have 2 gen Rolex bought from AD that I rarely use since the watch robberies in my town has skyrocketed.