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Watches that look like other watches are most commonly known as fakes or replicas. They may also be referred to as imitations, copies, reproductions, duplications, mock-ups, clones or creatively referred to as carbon copies of the originals which although gets the point across is not logically correct.
Then there is the nastier side to faking a watch original and these can be called outright counterfeit, forgeries, phonies, bogus or fabrications.
But what is the difference?
The difference is that the fake and replicas are known to be copies of the original watch designs. They often have a slightly different name or branding so that the consumer knows that they are buying a copy of an original, but not the original. A bit like when buying an original painting. The original is usually certified, signed and authenticated so that the purchaser or collector knows exactly what they are getting.
The copy of the painting is made obvious to the purchaser that this painting is indeed a copy of the original and is sold as such. But then there are the ruthless and non-virtuous who blatantly sell the counterfeit or forgery in order to deliberately deceive. These people have no morals and are out to take the next person down in order to gain for themselves. And that is not only a bad thing to do but it is illegal.
What’s the point to all this talk about fakes, counterfeits and copies?
It’s to help you recognize there are different levels of watch production and to help you understand that an original watch is a wonderful piece of art work that is worth spending many dollars in order to have. However, because not everyone can afford such luxury there is also an alternative watches market that openly admits they are copying or faking the original in the hope of bringing you a cheaper option to choose from.
But be equally aware of course there are also those who blatantly want to rip you off so buyer beware.

Replica watches are becoming more and more popular. There are many famous watch brands in the world. Some of them are known as luxurious brand and they are only for few selected people. Many of the brands are costly and they valued way above the average income line of general people. Some of the brands make limited editions with much less quantity than actual demand. These many reasons are the behind cause for making and buying replica watches. People easily get interested in fake watches for the low cost and the availability. A replica watch of a normal brand cost about ten times less of the original.

This ratio may vary and reach up to hundred depending on the model and its historical value. So a replica is an easy choice for a person with low income and high expectation. For example the price of a Contemporary model of Panerai known as solid gold Marina reached up to $ 25,500. But you can easily buy a replica of the same model with few hundred dollars, or may be few thousand for a better quality. You will get the replica with same design and same features. The quality may be unnoticeably compromised but that is acceptable when you can save so much money. Also you do not have to fight to get a piece from a limited number of collections.

Replica watches also more secure than wearing an original watch. It is easy to understand that when you wear such valuable piece of accessories in public, the security for both you and your watch is vulnerable. And in case of any incidents, a fake watch can save much more than the brand watch. And by much more I do not mean the financial save only. It does not worth to buy a luxurious and expensive watch if you have to hire a bodyguard to protect it.