First off, let’s be real. We’re talking fake watches here. Nobody’s gonna be shouting this from the rooftops, right? The legit Swiss watch industry is *not* happy about it. They reckon they lose billions, BILLIONS, every year because of these replicas. You can kinda see their point.
Now, where to find these elusive, um, “homages” in Hong Kong? Well, the Ladies Market gets a mention a lot. But honestly, don’t expect to walk in and find a Noob V7 Submariner just sitting there waiting for you. Maybe, *maybe*, you’ll stumble across something decent, but more likely it’ll be the kind of thing that falls apart after a week. Think “cheap and cheerful,” not “investment piece.” And haggle! Seriously, HAGGLE. They expect it.
Then there are these… dealers. Robbie Yuan from AOOBUY gets a shout-out in one of those snippets. Look, I’m not endorsing anyone, and I haven’t personally bought from them, so do your homework. The internet’s your friend. But be careful! There are scams galore. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The thing that gets me, though, is how good some of these fakes are getting. Like, how do they do it? They’re apparently improving the accuracy of their production. It’s actually kinda impressive, in a slightly ethically dubious way, isn’t it? I mean, if you’re gonna spend good money on a fake, you want it to *look* real, right? Nobody wants to be caught out with a wonky date window or a dodgy bezel.
And speaking of good money… expect to pay more for a “high quality” replica. You’re not gonna find a Rolex-alike that looks even remotely convincing for, like, $20. Think hundreds, maybe even a grand, depending on the model and the “quality” (air quotes!). Is it worth it? That’s up to you.
Oh, and one more thing: is it illegal? Well, buying a replica for personal use? Probably not gonna get you arrested. Selling them? That’s a whole different ballgame. Tread carefully.
