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19 September 2007, 03:04 PM | #1 |
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This may be taboo, but will ask anyways lol
curious if anyone here has a replica to beat up while the original is safe at home?
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19 September 2007, 03:05 PM | #2 |
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No way. I'd rather beat up a Rolex instead.
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19 September 2007, 03:09 PM | #3 |
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that first scratch is always so painful...it haunts me !
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19 September 2007, 03:21 PM | #4 |
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someone gave me a replica Panerai... it works well, very accurate, nice weight... and I gave it to my mum as a collar for her Shi-Tzu...
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19 September 2007, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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I don't bother to coz I "beat up" on the real thing all the time!
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19 September 2007, 03:41 PM | #6 |
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19 September 2007, 06:02 PM | #8 |
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Hear hear, what's the point in having the good stuff in a safe? If you can't use it ,why bother getting one?
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19 September 2007, 06:12 PM | #9 |
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19 September 2007, 07:17 PM | #10 |
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Fakes are an abomination. For any purpose.
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19 September 2007, 07:36 PM | #11 |
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I have a "beater" it is my SD Rolex, it is the king tank tool watch. There is nothing I can do to a SD that can not be buffed out or fixed if I damage it. So far so good. Why buy a Rolex if you are not going to use it I say. IMHO
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19 September 2007, 07:47 PM | #12 |
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If I want a beater I wear this!
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19 September 2007, 07:49 PM | #13 |
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Does the responsiveness here reflect the answer your getting supra2nv ? We do not support the replica side Rolex here, if you want a Rolex buy a real one!
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19 September 2007, 07:58 PM | #14 |
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19 September 2007, 08:04 PM | #15 |
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I can understand the use of a replica if we're dealing with say a museum piece on display for posterity in a high risk environment, but even then, the relevant authorities would not disclose for certain whether the piece is actually genuine or not.
For a Rolex, or any other timepiece for that matter, it is first and foremost a tool, and if you're going to get one, why hide it away and fake it? If the situation you're going into involves beating, then get a beatable watch... |
19 September 2007, 08:09 PM | #16 |
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Nope, no interest. I have a Seiko Black Monster, Casio Pathfinder and Timex Ironman if I really want / need to wear a watch in situations where I may substantively beat it up.
Replicas / fakes are simply stealing the intellectual property rights and efforts of the original manufacturers. James
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19 September 2007, 09:11 PM | #17 |
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I wear my Rolex everyday, but know a few people with cars that have never been rained upon.
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19 September 2007, 09:39 PM | #18 |
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19 September 2007, 09:41 PM | #19 |
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Right on, bro!
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19 September 2007, 09:59 PM | #20 |
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maybe I will pick up an Invicta or something instead :)
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19 September 2007, 10:21 PM | #21 |
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Dont buy something you cant afford to loose, or damage in this case. I am absolutly shocked out much dmg my crystal can take and not scratch, of course the body has scratches but with a clean and clear face it looks great.
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19 September 2007, 10:33 PM | #22 |
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Replica / Fakes / Counterfeits are funding the mob / underworld business. There was a recent report that this is a multi-billion dollar industry and the world hasn't really taken a second look.
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19 September 2007, 11:21 PM | #23 |
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My Sub date gets the most abuse. It will continue to do so.
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19 September 2007, 11:57 PM | #24 |
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I wear my Prez everyday. I will echo what has allready been said. Rolexes are to wear! My watch being all 18K is considered to be the "weakest" of Rolexes, BUT it is still tougher than most anything else out there!
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20 September 2007, 12:17 AM | #25 |
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I wear my Sub every day, and have a Luminox for cases in which it may be exposed needlessly to undue risk. Won't consider a fake.
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20 September 2007, 12:17 AM | #26 |
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The only fakes I’ve heard about on this forum that are ok to talk about has to do with cleavage.
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20 September 2007, 12:20 AM | #27 |
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Sup,
An Invicta is a respectable purchase.. And you have a watch with a respectable following.. A great beater when necessary.. As others have said, I'm not sure why you would believe that a Rolex needs to be left at home rather than being worn. While expensive in watch terms, they are not particularly delicate and in most cases do not need to be "protected" |
20 September 2007, 12:23 AM | #28 |
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20 September 2007, 12:39 AM | #29 |
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Nope, I wear my real Two-Tone 18k/SS Yachtmaster every day.
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20 September 2007, 12:44 AM | #30 |
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Any Real Rolex locked in a safe does not exist
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