cheap reps. Any chances?

[HorsePower]

why bother with cheap reps if you can get a cheap microbrand GENUINE watch???????
I have the impression that you are blind and see nothing but rolex, AP, TH, CV, Breitling..... AND ALL IN THEIR REP VERSION!!! priceless...

What about AnOrdain, Astor & Banks and it's great Fortitude watch? Baltic and its MR01? Bravo and its BW003? Carpenter with its `brooklin Gent for more traditional and classic tastes? `elka with its X02 for the vintage tastes? find everything you need in microbrands, at a superior quality and very affordable prices!!!!.... you opt for replicas only to later complain that you received trash.... what's the logic?

 

[dancerINTHEdark]

it depends on your own quality standards. if you're ok with a replica that looks and works cheap, then you have a chance to get a lot of fthem at a very low price... if, on the other hand, your standards and expectations are high, and you don'r allow yourself to wear trashy stuff, then no - you have no chance of getting a good replica at a cheap price... as in any other industry, you have to pay to have acceptable to high quality

 

[BenStone]

each has its own quality standards. someone accepts inferior quality prioritizing the cheap price. someone else would never in life accept a good of mediocre quality, no matter how cheap it is.

therefore, it depends on the personal criteria regarding the quality standards. when you refer to cheap replica watches, you realize that the quality will be, at best, mediocre. if you are ok with your rep watch being a little different from an authentic one, with dial colors un-matching the gen one, or with errors in writings and engravings, then you can easily go ahead whenever thr price comforts you. of course you have to expect errors with cheap watches.

if instead you want no one to realize that your watch is - in fact - a replica, then you will have to add a few extra bucks. but it's worth it, I think

 

[Eugene]

well, not so sure... the replica industry evolves and integrates new technologies and new more competent details... recently, some factories have switched to better materials in reps to have a weight closer to authentic watches. reps' weight has always been an issue, as these can hardly be the same weight as gens.. more precise- never. so, with shifting to other materials, it's expected to see an increase in price

what im trying to say here is that cheap reps are unlikely to have reliable materials. I mean these will work, but it is not known for how long. however, we like it or not, but for quality you have to pay, like in almost any other industry

also, i must say that a gut rep does not necessarily have to cost 1k. i got mine for 320$ on average, and pretty satisfied with them, being a pedantic customer. "cheap" in terms of replica watches would be about up to 100$ - these are not worth buying. for $250-400, chances are to get a pretty nice rep

 

[StevenOhio]

the market is full of cheap reps so you have a very high chance of finding something DDDD the question is in their quality) if you want something of decent quality, make an effort and raise more money... cheap reps include cheap materials, so not durable and resistant to sctartches, functions, etc|) so try to decide what you prioritize in your watch... if it's quality - then no, there are no chances

 

[MiracuLuis]

I think you probably already bought the watch you were looking for, but anyway I will leave my opinion here for other rep hobbyists who are in the dilemma between cheap reps vs expensive reps

don't be afraid to experiment with different price categories. Sometimes, with a little luck, you can get a wonderful rep for about $200; other times, you can get a disappointing trash for 1k... you never know. Even if you buy a cheap rep watch, the experience is what you gain from this whole process. Look at things from the perspective of experience. money comes and goes. I don't opt for the most expensive imitations, I've never had anything more expensive than $700. But I know precisely that the price does not define the quality of fake wattch. it is important to try different price categories; you will be pleasantly surprised to see that sometimes, a more expensive fake watch can work and look worse than one from the budget class

 

[Cinar73967]

first of all, what does "cheap" mean to you? $100? $200? $300? what is cheap for you might be way too expensive for me
secondly, cheap watches equals cheap qualitY!!!!!!! I HAVE CONVINCED THIS HUNDRED OF TIMES from my own experience!!! there is no formula in which rep factories can sell a quality watch at a low price!!!! they make business and this means that they must earn income from each unit sold. high quality can't be cheap. I don't know by what miracle this would be possible, but if there is such a chance, it is extremely small

 

[SpiceEric]

if u wanna get yourself a good rep, there's not chance in paying less for it. no manufacturer will make cheap yet great watches. they will save on materials and movements to give a low price. also, it all depends on what "cheap" means to u. I know guys who find a 500$ watch as cheap if you're one of those... from my own experience, cheap reps are not worth buying... you have to give at least 200-300 bucks to get a worthy watch that works and looks good. if you know where to get good quality for cheaper, please lemme know

 

[Calatrava]

"cheap reps" - depends on how cheap. for me, $250 rep is a cheap oe, for someone else - this is a huge amount.... everything is relative.... it is certain that rep watches with the lowest price don't make sense, just like the most expensive... you have to pay for quality. it's better to save some money for a decent rep than to buy a cheap one and be disappointed in it

 

[SoniQUE55923]

I don't think I would take a risk with the cheapest reps while expecting quality.... to be honest, I don't usually take price into account as much as I do with reviews... as a rule, I look at the reviews of the dealer and his products before buying a replica watch.

it is not easy to find reviews, but it is possible

I only buy rep watches from dealers that have a good rating. by the way, their prices don't always sound the most expensive. also, I buy by recommendation, and again, I don't always come across the highest prices. so the price is not the ultimate attribute that guarantees quality

 

[UdlinINTEL]

go the extra mile and opt for something around $350. I'm afraid that the $200 price is a bit risky. It's possible to find decent replicas for this price, but it's also possible to get a carp from a dealer who doesn't really prioritize quality...
I have 3 rep watches, all of them are over $300 and I am very happy with them and their quality.

think that you might be disappointed by the $200 rep watch and then what do you do? you could return it and ask for the money back, but that creates difficulties and hustle. after all, a good watch always costs money and I think you want something of decent quality. there is no need to have something very expensive like 500-600$. $350, the replicas are superb

 

[CityBreak]

as a suggestion, you could find dealers who sell replicas from previous years left in stock. these might be on sale because replica factories have already released more updated versions a long time ago. For example, I found this replica explorer at a discount. Seems good quality and the price is quite decent. It's cheaper because the dealer has fresher models in stock, launched more recently.


So, you could benefit from both a good price and good quality

 

[GeorgeClintonBiden]

"cheap" is a very subjective term. what is cheap for you can be very expensive for me) in general, I would not focus on the price too much. I WOULD RATHER PRIORITIZE QUALITY. IF I were YOU, I WOULD FIND A COUPLE OF TDs and ask them for details and information about the replica watches you are looking for. Go with the one who offers me the best price for the highest possible quality of all


That's what I did when I bought my Omega SpeedMAster rep watch. I asked for pictures and details from 7 dealers. 3 of them did not respond to my request, and 4 sent me all the information about materials, mechanisms, crystal, water resistance, etc. In the end, I chose the one whose features and price seemed the most reasonable... this strategy helped me, the replica watch turned out to be a good purchase.

 

[Perpetual]

cheap reps was an option for me when I was 20 years old. now I have learned to prioritize quality. I either buy a good quality product, or I don't buy anything. this also refers to replica watches... the quality of cheap watches doesn't comfort me... no offense... but you can see their flaws with the naked eye. the details become loose with time, the gloss fades away, the mechanism starts to become faulty... just in a word, I'm not rich enough to buy cheap things.... as the quote says...