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[Christopher Ward] C63 Celest in c/watches@style.land

[–] ThePlaidypus@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Wow! That's a beautiful aventurine dial.

[Tudor] My 1950's Vintage Tudor Thrift Find! in c/watches@style.land

[–] ThePlaidypus@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Incredible find! Wish I could be this lucky

[Question] Your top pick for a not-crazy expensive ($5K or less) grail watch? in c/watches@style.land

[–] ThePlaidypus@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I'd say Rolex Explorer 36mm is a good grail for most people. But my personal pick would be the Nomos World Timer. Both can be found <$5k grey or used.

[Question] Does anyone else use low cost homage watches to help decide between 2 high-dollar watches? in c/watches@style.land

[–] ThePlaidypus@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It's not as simple as homage=fake. Replicas with the genuine branding are 100% fake and illegal to buy/sell. If they have their own brand name clearly labeled, it's legal. It's not trying to deceive anyone on close inspection.

Are Smiths and Steinhart fake watches too? Or do they get a pass because they have "heritage" and use Swiss parts and are assembled in UK and Germany?

It's a gray line but it's an important distinction.