Panerai

[Turboducky]

I'm looking at the marina range.

 

My friends who collect watches told me its not really worth the money, the only advantage is its quite limited in Sg, they controlled the quantity well so the price is quite fix due to demand.

 

However, spending 7-9k on this watch seems pretty high right? I could get a rolex submariner at this price!

 

Shrugs, would u get a rolex or panerai?

 

 

PS: This picture is not the exact of what I want. :)

 

Naz, I am not some expert but trust me, the only watch that doesnt depreciate too much with time is Rolex, some of the older ones do make some money! I guess the main reason being that it's easier to let go & there's always a demand.Just look at brands like TAG & Omega, very expenisve to buy brand new but rather cheap when you sell...unless it's a WW2 model or something.

 

BTW, I have seen some ppl wearing fake Panerai!! So it depends what you want with that watch, to look pretty or just pure investment. However, I have to say that once the watch is out of the shop, the loss could be as high as 40% ...no matter what brand, maybe lesser for Rolex.

 

 

I am not a fan of Rolex & prefer Breitlings or Longines anytime. Just my 2ct worth.

[Modykoh]

we got to be very very carful, expecially from china..

 

i got a friend who got a Breitling in china..the seller claimed be to a merchant. It came with certificates..u named it...u get it..

 

When my friend bought it and back sg to verify. the shop at first thought was real..the material (casing and strip) are full titatium, the glass (sapher). the chrono..all fully functional...only when he open up to inspec the internal...then thje shop knew it was fake..Not to add salt, he shuld have verify b4 buying...most of the time we bouight then verify..

 

 

They called it replica... it was so real...

Edited October 14, 2008 by Modykoh

[Unltd]

For Breitlings they have a double sided anti glare coating on the sapphire glass, this is usually not copied. Also depends on which model he bought, the less sophisticated ones are easily copied even the movements.... Sadly, when you buy stuff nowadays you have to watch out. China has got many good fakes.

 

The best China fakes are Rolexes! You can hardly tell a real and fake Rolex apart!

 

Mine is a Breitling Skyracer, I think there is no good and proper replica or fake.... At this moment...

 

But sure as hell in a few months or years, there are bound to be!

[Unltd]

How come yours don't have anti reflective coating? I see wrongly? Or scratched off due to wear and tear?

[Modykoh]

think he bought is the avenger automatic.

when he shown me, he wind the crown. it sound so real.

 

In china, every thing can be fake...except the chuo bu..kekekeke

[Unltd]

There is alot of info on Breitling fakes and how to identify them in this link

 

http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/view...56c3ead3df45c4d

[Genie47]

At least it is honest compared to milk powder.

[Genie47]

To spot a replica, you have to at least have a replica for a few days to examine the differences.

[Modykoh]

as told by the shop, they only managed to so called 'confirm of fake' after open the cover.

 

it so real to be fake or so fake as real.

 

my friend sianz 1/2...he did not tell me how much he paid...

[Genie47]

Read Replica Watch Reports. They provide autopsy. In general, do not pay more than USD160 for any replica. The well-made ones are really well-made but do not command the price of the real ones.

 

Also, because they provide autopsy, you also know what is a well-made replica.

[Schneider79]

USD160 ??? Crazy. I'll get a Casio baby G on my wrist.

[Modykoh]

USD160 is only the touch base level. more 'high end' replica even much much higher...

[Modykoh]

I read from internet...those material used are almost the same as real...even the weight is as per spec. impressive sia..

 

he(friend) is alredy whining on the wounds.....

[Genie47]

Not so simple. Replica got grades. The most well-made ones are from Japan believe or not. Low grade ones are from China. Don't pay more than SGD30 for these.

[Genie47]

These well-made replicas use a lot of good movements. There are even "Swiss made" replicas. Never seen one but I've seen the Japanese ones in Bangkok.

[Modykoh]

sometime i a bit puzzle..since they use almost the same good materials.

 

they (replica) should infact come out their own brand..maybe mod the design a bit..

[Unltd]

In branding, u need alot of marketing effort la. It is not easy to do the marketing, also u need to establish some special things like the first to be waterproof, the first watch on the moon, the first watch for pilots.

 

When Omega is the first on the moon, you cannot just come up with another brand and claim that status right?

 

Rolex has many firsts, there is the appeal that you are kinda wearing history or rather you are associated (because you own) something with a rich history.

 

How do you think artwork is sold? Is it materially worth the millions people pay for it? There is always some very beautiful and mystical story or appeal ma.....

 

So if the replica can brand themslfs and then make a fantastic story.... They would have done it, but do they want to waste the effort and risk their money? I think not...

[Modykoh]

that something to work out..

 

they do replica and fear being busted by police. they need to do aot of marketing to establish the brand.