So, after reading/researching for the past few months, I realize I may have wanted to read something like the below when first starting out. Granted, some people get pretty deep into the replica trade. Others are just looking for a quality replica to wear contently. Boiling down what hours (or maybe months) of research may actually accomplish could help many.

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Wait, before you dig too deep!

Realize that your perspective on cheaper (albeit completely sufficient) clones will change the more you dig. And this perspective most likely will not reflect that of 99.9% of the rest of the world. With replica watches the theory of "ignorance being bliss" becomes all too obvious. Details such as rehaut 'wokkiness' or correct U shape CGs (there are hundreds of these acronyms) mean nothing to someone who hasn't invested the time into learning about them. Only after reading about these details and being indoctrinated by other people's negative opinions do they become an issue.

So before you waste too much time or money and potentially create an irreversible perception in yourself, decide what you're really looking for. If you're looking to acquire a dealer level of expertise, in order to
a) scrutinize watch authenticity (basically become part of the group that does what few want--call out replicas), or
b) be able to professionally defend the quality of the rep you're wearing,
then read further. There is plenty of information here for you to devour!

However, if you're simply looking for a high quality (although never truly genuine quality/reliability) replica to wear and be content with, that a vast majority of people won't be able to tell is a fake, just look on PureTime or TrustyTime and find one within your budget.


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Anyone agree?