EasyPeasY57299
Active member
Greetings to all, guys… and sorry for the long-read post
I was hesitating a lot about this post, really. But, more and more frequently I come to the conclusion that people, especially NOOBs, get really confused about this hobby. I know it’s hard to filter all the polluted information from the internet regarding the rep industry and many of us can’t make the difference between trusted sources and scams. So, many of us fall into the trap of misconceptions and confusion.
So, the purpose of this post is somehow to educate NOOBs and not only, and bring some light on the subject. I think it’s better to get an informative “slap” at the beginning of the road than later after money will have been spent and deception will have been experienced. Thus, here are the basic misleading conceptions about replica watches. May they clear your minds from the polluted misinformation we see on google. Those who are familiar with the industry, not the first year, comment all your opinions below, please do! I might have omitted something and after all, this post is not a normative guideline, rather than just a conclusion based on my own experience. Let’s begin, shall we?
#1: only Swiss replicas are reliable and high-quality.
I even saw many users here promoting this idea… Please, Switzerland is kinda “busy” with its authentic watches and it has plenty of them. ALL reps come from Asia, absolutely all of them. How do you expect a country like Switzerland, where the law and respect for it is the major priority of all citizens, to handle illegal businesses?! Have u ever thought about that? So, think now. All reps come from the Asian continent and might differ in quality, according to each manufacturer’s standard. All those “Swiss” websites and promises of “Swiss quality” is no more than marketing.
#2: there are different types of replica grades, from lowest to highest, AAA+++ and Swiss clones being on the top of them.
This is another way to confuse you and justify the different price ranges. When a consumer hears “it’s a swiss clone” he is ready to pay more money. Apart from that, who exactly sets the standard of quality? Is there any international regulatory committee?! Certainly, no.
#3: Swiss rep movement is the best movement because it is exactly like the authentic movement.
No!!! Gen movements come with 27 jewels while rep watches have 17, 21, or 25 jewels, among other differences. Some modern reps come with an ETA 7753. This one does house 27 jewels, but it’s an ETA and not a rep.
4#: high-quality reps are so close to the truth that even ADs can’t spot the difference. READ THIS AGAIN.
So, a 150$ watch is hardly differentiated from a $4000 one!!! Is this what you’re trying to believe??? An unfamiliar person with no idea about gens and reps might possibly believe that, but a professional AD can’t be fooled that easily.
#5: 904L steel is used in rep manufacturing
Do you really think a 4K watch will have the same steel as in a 150$ watch? 904 steel costs 3-4 times more than 316.
#6: buying from stores where people leave positive feedback is safe.
Nope, it’s not. First of all, the owners of the site don’t approve of negative feedback. SO, these never appear on the website, even if there might be plenty on them. Second, the positive feedback present on the site is written by the moderators of the site. It’s not real users.
#7: if the site is clean and good-looking then it’s a trusted site.
Again, nope. The pictures on sites are rarely authentic. Most of them are taken from stock sites to look as beautiful as possible. But, in the end, the vendor sends you junky watches, fast from what it’s posted on the website.
My purpose is not to make you not buy reps, but to make you conscious about what you are going to receive. Look from the objective part and buy wisely! In such a way, you avoid disappointment from what u get and u protect yourself from being fooled!
I was hesitating a lot about this post, really. But, more and more frequently I come to the conclusion that people, especially NOOBs, get really confused about this hobby. I know it’s hard to filter all the polluted information from the internet regarding the rep industry and many of us can’t make the difference between trusted sources and scams. So, many of us fall into the trap of misconceptions and confusion.
So, the purpose of this post is somehow to educate NOOBs and not only, and bring some light on the subject. I think it’s better to get an informative “slap” at the beginning of the road than later after money will have been spent and deception will have been experienced. Thus, here are the basic misleading conceptions about replica watches. May they clear your minds from the polluted misinformation we see on google. Those who are familiar with the industry, not the first year, comment all your opinions below, please do! I might have omitted something and after all, this post is not a normative guideline, rather than just a conclusion based on my own experience. Let’s begin, shall we?
#1: only Swiss replicas are reliable and high-quality.
I even saw many users here promoting this idea… Please, Switzerland is kinda “busy” with its authentic watches and it has plenty of them. ALL reps come from Asia, absolutely all of them. How do you expect a country like Switzerland, where the law and respect for it is the major priority of all citizens, to handle illegal businesses?! Have u ever thought about that? So, think now. All reps come from the Asian continent and might differ in quality, according to each manufacturer’s standard. All those “Swiss” websites and promises of “Swiss quality” is no more than marketing.
#2: there are different types of replica grades, from lowest to highest, AAA+++ and Swiss clones being on the top of them.
This is another way to confuse you and justify the different price ranges. When a consumer hears “it’s a swiss clone” he is ready to pay more money. Apart from that, who exactly sets the standard of quality? Is there any international regulatory committee?! Certainly, no.
#3: Swiss rep movement is the best movement because it is exactly like the authentic movement.
No!!! Gen movements come with 27 jewels while rep watches have 17, 21, or 25 jewels, among other differences. Some modern reps come with an ETA 7753. This one does house 27 jewels, but it’s an ETA and not a rep.
4#: high-quality reps are so close to the truth that even ADs can’t spot the difference. READ THIS AGAIN.
So, a 150$ watch is hardly differentiated from a $4000 one!!! Is this what you’re trying to believe??? An unfamiliar person with no idea about gens and reps might possibly believe that, but a professional AD can’t be fooled that easily.
#5: 904L steel is used in rep manufacturing
Do you really think a 4K watch will have the same steel as in a 150$ watch? 904 steel costs 3-4 times more than 316.
#6: buying from stores where people leave positive feedback is safe.
Nope, it’s not. First of all, the owners of the site don’t approve of negative feedback. SO, these never appear on the website, even if there might be plenty on them. Second, the positive feedback present on the site is written by the moderators of the site. It’s not real users.
#7: if the site is clean and good-looking then it’s a trusted site.
Again, nope. The pictures on sites are rarely authentic. Most of them are taken from stock sites to look as beautiful as possible. But, in the end, the vendor sends you junky watches, fast from what it’s posted on the website.
My purpose is not to make you not buy reps, but to make you conscious about what you are going to receive. Look from the objective part and buy wisely! In such a way, you avoid disappointment from what u get and u protect yourself from being fooled!
