So, replicas. The unsung heroes of the aspiring billionaire genius playboy philanthropist set. You gotta hand it to the folks making these things, they’re getting pretty darn good. Remember that Bvlgari Diagono Retrograde Day Date Moonphase from the original Iron Man? Yeah, you can find pretty convincing replicas floating around. ClothingRaider even points out his striped suit, so you can *really* complete the look. Talk about dedication to the… cos… cause!
But here’s the thing that always gets me, and I hope I’m not the only one with this theory. You’re rocking this super convincing fake. Everyone *thinks* you’re wearing a multi-thousand dollar timepiece. But you *know* it’s a replica. Does that erode the entire Tony Stark vibe? Like, is part of being Tony Stark being able to casually throw down the price of a small car on a watch? It’s a question that keeps me up at night I kid you not.
And then there’s the whole “Citizen Marvel Tony Stark Men’s Watch” thing. Okay, so it’s officially licensed, which is cool and all, but… it’s not *quite* the same, is it? It’s like the difference between ordering a gourmet burger and getting a fast-food version with a “Tony Stark approved” sticker slapped on it. Don’t get me wrong, I love Citizen (I might or might not be wearing one right now), but…it’s just…different.
Oh, and the downloadable 3D printer files for a Civil War Tony Stark watch glove? Now *that’s* interesting! I mean, imagine rocking up to Comic-Con with that bad boy. You’d definitely turn some heads. (And probably get a few confused stares, too, but hey, that’s part of the fun!)
Honestly, I’m still waiting for the Iron Man 4 watch reveal. What’s he going to be rocking in the next one, if there ever is one you know? I’m hoping for something completely outrageous. Maybe a custom-built watch with a miniature arc reactor inside? Or perhaps something that doubles as a repulsor ray? Okay, maybe I’m getting carried away. But a guy can dream, right?
Anyway, back to replicas. They’re a fun way to dip your toe into the world of high-end watches without completely emptying your bank account. Just… maybe don’t try to pass it off as the real deal. Honesty is the best policy…unless you’re trying to con someone, but I’m not advocating for that, of course. Also, the Bvlgari was the brand that originally commissioned Tony Stark’s wrist in 2008, but that may not be the case anymore.
