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imranbecks

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I've been wearing a gen Omega (SMP 2220.80) for the past three years now and I doubt many even notice the brand, let alone notice if its real or not. Furthermore, buying a gen isn't to show off to others, its for your own personal pleasure. Only a WIS would probably take notice of the watch you're wearing. Same goes for rep, only you know its a rep and its for your own pleasure and enjoyment. No one would notice your watch to be honest, gen or rep, and I'd rather it stay that way.
 
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nalomb

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On the Ferrari reference, I have a buddy with a six figure 265 'replica.' It's a Turbocharged V8 (as opposed to the moody original inline 6) and has all the modern conveniences. Is it a $5MM treasure? Certainly not. But you can get your oil changed at Jiffy Lube for $25 and get it over 100 mph without throwing a rod and costing $10k.

I guess there's something to be said for that?


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ewok

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Someone above mentioned that 'nobody can tell'. It's funny, because even if people can tell...what does it matter?
 
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I think that lumping rep collectors as all being pretenders is as bad as us labeling you as an elitist. Sure, there are some who try to pass of their reps as gens. Many, myself included, are eager to explain the rep hobby when asked about my reps. I enjoy the look on people's faces when I hand them my watch and tell them its a $300 replica. I also enjoy the resulting discussion.

As to your supporting a legitimate business...... Yes, Rolex, Panerai, et-al are obviously legitimate. HOWEVER, I fail to see how anyone feels good about spending $10,000 for a watch that likely costs less than $500 to make, just to feel prestigious..... All it does is line the pockets of the manufacturer. Of course, it's your money to spend however you choose. Let's just no lump each other into single categories.

Classic Breguet said:
It is a good response. My point was that people buy accurate reps to pretend they are real, even if only to themselves. This to me is fine, if you really walk the talk and plenty of people do casually enjoy their reps. The ultra defensive responses of some members speaks much louder than their words as to how they really feel. "Thou doest protest too much, and such"

For myself however, I prefer the real deal and to support the legitimate industry.
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Classic Breguet

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QUOTE: "HOWEVER, I fail to see how anyone feels good about spending $10,000 for a watch that likely costs less than $500 to make, just to feel prestigious..... All it does is line the pockets of the manufacturer."

Really less than $500? The Patek 3919 I just bought for $8K originally sold for $12,000 has over 1 oz of solid 18K gold in the case alone. Does .75 oz of 24K gold cost more than $500? Do you think all the parts are free? Where do these parts come from? Do you think the trained technician that assembled it was free? Or his training? What about the R&D? Is the building they work in provided for free? How about their training, was that free to? Do you think there were any advertising costs involved? Any other costs?

Do you think the cost of the materials for the watch are the total cost to deliver goods? Do you think the materials cost for this specific watch are what % of the total cost? Do you think the materials costs for the watch are more or less than 1/2 the total cost to sell this watch?

Really, I would love to read your answers.

Owning several businesses, I can assuredly tell you that revenue does not equal profit. Would it surprise you that often in manufacturing businesses, the cost of materials is usually, USUALLY only around 5% and very rarely more than 10% of the total costs?

Bonus points if you can tell me what step 2 is:
Step 1: collect underwear
Step 3: profit!
 
tommy_boy

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Wow, the condescension now is, well, like being patted on top of the head by a bitter old schoolmarm after being told to eat your peas.


Look, dude, you said you are done with The Darkside. Please keep your word.
 
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Classic Breguet

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I never said I would not respond directly to a post, did I?


It's called education:

Revenue does not equal profit.

Stealing candy from the candy store hurts the candy store.

Not all business owners make money, and they do not owe you free rent, free education, free healthcare.

There is supposed to be a correlation between what you do and what you get paid.

There should be a correlation between the image you try to project and reality. This is the one that stings you the most.
 
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nalomb

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Step 2 is collect more underwear and play golf.


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Classic Breguet

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sub4me said:
Your certainley stupid enough to think anybody gives a shit WTF you think, so piss off you arrogant jackass.
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Ahh, but if you didn't care you would not post. Since your panties are all in a bunch, I think we know as you say "what time it is"

You can't tell me you don't like "hate'n the haters"

Yo, word, out. boyyyyyie


And it would be "you are certainly stupid" not "your certainley"
 
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sub4me

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Another ignorant assumuption, your full of them, and it all amounts to nothing. Your probably some broke ass wanna be whinning about all the things you don't have and coming here pretending you do.
 
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Classic Breguet

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Funny how we see the world as we are not how "it" is.

So are you implying that "coming here pretending you do" is somehow a bad thing?

Are you really implying that pretending to have something I don't would be a bad thing?

Would that make me a "poser" or a "faker"? and would this not be impressive to you?



Wait, I'm confused now... are you saying being a "wannaBee" is a bad thing?
 
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Classic Breguet

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Do you understand the term "tar baby"? And no it is not a derogatory term about someone's race.

Google it. Education is your friend. Ignorance is your enemy.

Put down the bong and the "other thing" in your quotes section so you can use BOTH hands to type.
 
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Ha! Same old thread every few weeks, but people keep replying. Why? Because everyone goes through phases or changes their opinion.

I'm at the phase where I'm starting to dislike the basic ootb replicas. Many of the unmodded "super reps" are failing on me in one way or another after a couple of years. My modded and franken ones are just fine. But even my TC ootb had a few issues. I have screws and buttons falling out of my JLC NSD bracelet and clasp and sticky datewheel. I have an AP FC diver with a bezel that won't align at 12 when screwed down. And 7 more ootb reps with at least one problem.

With prices going up on reps so much, the argument against gens can now apply to reps. Why pay $5K for a gen that costs $500 to make? Well, why pay $500 for a rep that costs $50 to make?

I love the modding and the knowledge on here. I also love the TC watches despite the one problem I had. But none of my gens ever had any problems, and they range from $50 seiko to $10k tudor and everything in between.

10/10 gens problem free.
10/10 ootb super reps had about 5 with minor problems and 5 with major problems.

I don't feel self conscious about wearing a replica, but I do feel self conscious about wearing a poor quality watch.
 
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nalomb

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It's very easy to be antagonistic behind a computer. If your story is real and you are as successful as you claim, my hat is off to you -- congratulations and live in good health. Enjoy yourself as those of us in a life of relative leisure can afford to do.

And further to that point, if you have earned yourself a higher station in life, you must know that gloating is the tact of the nouveau riche and does you little favors. It's the kind of thing that gets you kicked out of country clubs and board positions.

It's your life, but humility --whether feigned or genuine -- will serve you much better in all aspects of life.

Cheers.


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Lmfao at this idiot who thinks he has any clue about any of us. Hey dumb F, many members here have gens that you could only dream of having, get a Fing grip and realize your the joke here.
 
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sub4me

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He should probably be in the brig just for being a stupid ass.
 
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meyhem-united

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Hmmm, considering its a Longines Hydroquest, it's better to go with 2 reps. But then again, no such thing as super reps, and personally I would only go for reps which are very close to real, and has a reliable A2824 or alternative. To put it in another way of saying, I've seen it myself, an Audemars Piguet Diver V7 can have similar reliability to my gen IWC Portuguese Chrono and Frederique Constant. So please, go with 2 reps of your choice.
 
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