I have always been interested in replicas and have owned a few. I canot see paying $5000 for the same bang one can get for $600. I own a Yacht MAster for years but its ready for the bin as the red has faeded in the dial. I prefer Stainless becasue i belive the gold will ear off early even on a good replica. I have had Buglivai, and Tags as well. I consider all these watches disposable and VERY well made even for the trained eye on the worsts.