Hi RWI,
I'm relatively new to the Replica world (lurking for about 3 months) but I've been an avid reader of watch news.
I imagine like a fair amount of people here I never really saw myself getting into replicas when I first joined the watch world, but for a variety of reasons I've started to be able to rationalize it more. I'd have to say the largest 2 reasons for me are my own personal interest in watchmaking, modding, and tinkering and my growing disillusionment of AD sales practices. I love working with my hands but realize that mistakes are too costly or even warranty voiding with genuine and the games required to even have the privilege of purchasing from an AD just rub me the wrong way.
Looking forward to learning a lot more about modding and maybe eventually getting into some custom work myself (I have a strong background in advanced manufacturing).
Best,
Bioxshock
I'm relatively new to the Replica world (lurking for about 3 months) but I've been an avid reader of watch news.
I imagine like a fair amount of people here I never really saw myself getting into replicas when I first joined the watch world, but for a variety of reasons I've started to be able to rationalize it more. I'd have to say the largest 2 reasons for me are my own personal interest in watchmaking, modding, and tinkering and my growing disillusionment of AD sales practices. I love working with my hands but realize that mistakes are too costly or even warranty voiding with genuine and the games required to even have the privilege of purchasing from an AD just rub me the wrong way.
Looking forward to learning a lot more about modding and maybe eventually getting into some custom work myself (I have a strong background in advanced manufacturing).
Best,
Bioxshock