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Replica watches are only external copies of brand name watches built with inferior materials. The case, glass and strap of the watch may look identical but are usually much inferior in quality. In poor replica’s the case may even be tin plate chromed instead of high grade steel. Steel used in some replicas are softer thus tending to scratch easier.Chromed items may discolour after a short time. The glass face also tend to be less scratch resistant. The strap will most certainly be of inferior quality,especially leather straps.Externally the watch may look identical but it will not last as long as the original.You’ll have a watch that looks great when new but won’t last long. As for the internal parts, this is where the difference is enormous.The original brand watches usually have expensive swiss made or in house made movements. Replica’s in general use china made replica’s of these mechanisms, of poor quality and poor time keeping. Sub- mariner replica’s are usually Not water resistant to any depth so can’t perform the same function. It is very rare to find a replica watch with a genuine swiss made mechanical or automatic movement, as these can cost from $150 to $500 alone to buy, a good giapponese quartz mechanism can cost between$50 and $100, and the china made copies of mechanical mechanisms around$30.If your replica watch is retailing at $150 don’t expect too much from the internals. Even the more expensive replicas wont give you so much of that extra quality.Replica watches don’t pretend to be anywhere near the quality  of the original, only in appearance.Fake watches on the other hand are different from replica’s as they try to trick you into thinking they are the real thing,both internally and externally.Copied very accurately and needing an expert eye to tell the difference, unscrupulous dealers try to palm these off as the original brand watch.This is why fake watches are illegal because they are being sold for something they’re not.Fraud.Replica watches are not out to cheat you, and therefore can be sold freely as they are infringements on copywright laws.The laws on replica watches can vary from nation to nation, so if your traveling to another nation wearing a replica watch, you have to be careful  that your not mistaken for importing a fake watch into that country.To be safe it’s best to leave replica watches at home.Airport customs are very strict on the importation of fake watches.Another drawback to replica watches is that , say to have the battery changed, or watch repaired, you cannot take it to authorized watchrepairers .You have to find an independant repairer or change the battery yourself.As you can see there are many drawbacks to replica watches and as i see it, if you can’t afford the new original, try looking for a good second hand used model, as this will always maintain its value,and end up being a better buy.If your still set on buying a replica watch, there are a few things  to do before buying, to ensure that the money you spend is protected.Only pay using paypal or credit card(if you dont receive watch, you can claim easily your refund.). Only buy from well established vendors online and check their credentials, recessions and as much info as possible on what your buying. Ask the vendor to send you all the details on the watch by email.Don’t buy just by looking at the ad photo,look at all the available photos. Check the returns policy carefully .Ask as many questions as you need before buying, so as to avoid dissappointments.There are many online sites for these watches, that you can check out(http://www.perfectwatches.hk  and others).

The main reasons for buying a watch online.

1. Shopping 24/7 without leaving home.
2. Largest  choice to select from.
3. Compare prices and get greatest savings.

 

Questions to ask yourself before buying  a watch online:

• IS IT SAFE TO BUY A WATCH ONLINE?

(my answer to this question is, it all depends on how much time you spend on research into who , where and what your buying . ,  Watches  under $75,  Amazon is  one of the best places to buy on internet. A watch costing more, needs  carefull research into authenticity, warranty, etc…to guarantee a purchase with no hidden surprises.)

• WHY BUY A WATCH ONLINE INSTEAD OF A LOCAL WATCHSTORE?

(as i see it, the only reason a local watchstore can offer more than buying online is the question of  warranty on the watch  and only if he is an authorized dealer for the brand of watch you want to buy, and also that the watch is worth more than$75. Under this amount your savings, buying online outweighs what this warranty is worth.

• DO I HAVE FAITH  BUYING ONLINE ONLY FROM A PHOTO? 

(if not then GO to your local store and try the watch on your wrist.Before buying, go back on line and check all the data for the watch and as many photo’s  as you can, to determine its the same watch.Now you can decide where to buy.)

 

Need to buy a new watch on line?Before you start , the following series of instructions will help you save time in your search, and conclude with a satisfactory purchase.Before browsing through pages upon pages of offers on watches, take pen and paper and answer  these few questions to reduce your search time by75%.

1. Why do you need a new watch?                                 (suggestions;personal use/a gift/collector/etc….Old watch broken that’s not worth fixing……)
2.  What’s the price range your willing to pay?                                            (This is your biggest time saver in your search.Use the search  by price filter on the watch site.)
3. What type of watch are you looking for?                                         ..(e.g     Category: luxury watch,swiss watch, mans or womans  watch,armywatch,sportswatch,chronometer, chronograph,stop watch , army watch,particular brand name watch,replica watch etc….)

4.   Are you willing to buy from overseas on line stores?                                (if yes; check if  there  are any extra shipping costs or import duty charges.) Answered these four simple questions, you can now search for the watch your looking for.

A SIMPLE RULE OF THUMB WOULD BE: IF THE REPAIR COSTS MORE THAN 50% OF THE VALUE OF THE WATCH ONCE REPAIRED. iT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT BUYING A NEW WATCH WITH A VALID WARRANTY INSTEAD; (example:$200 WATCH COSTING $170 TO REPAIR).THIS ONLY APPLIES IF THERE ARE NO SENTIMENTAL REASONS FOR KEEPING THE WATCH. USUALLY THIS MEANS THAT THE LOWER END WATCHES ARE NEVER REPAIRED OUT OF WARRANTY.THE MID RANGE NEED CAREFULL PRICING AND THE LUXURY END IS ALWAYS REPAIRED.

GREY MARKET WATCHES

definition

what is grey market? , also known as parallel market, is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels which, while legal, are unofficial,unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer.

 

WHAT ARE GREY MARKET WATCHES? These are watches that are old stock or over stock from authorized dealers passed to wholesalers at a discount price. The authorized dealers are restricted to selling watches near  to or at the manufacturers retail price, and often find themselves with stock they can’ t sell

REASONS TO BUY.

WHY BUY A GREY MARKET WATCH?  The main reason is the 25-50% saving or giving you the possibility to buy a better quality, better built watch, that will last longer.

PRO’S & CONS

WHAT DO YOU GET BUYING GREY MARKET WATCHES? The watch may be identical as the one sold in authorized shops, strap and box with warranty card also. But the card will not be signed and stamped by the seller  thus making the manufacturer’s warranty void. The savings buying this type of watch should cover any repairs. To offset this some sellers give their own in-store warranties to replace the manufacturer’s warranty. That’s great for lower end market watches but for the luxury end it can be risky. Your expensive  ROLEX could be repaired by a non expert unauthorized service repairer using non original parts ,which may cause your watch to lose value. So it’s best to pay and have it repaired by an authorized  repair service. The watch you buy will have all  its original identification markings such as serial number, new and , in perfect working condition. Buy only from well established sellers. This will ensure that you don’t lose your money( ending  up with a fake or stolen watch with the serial numbers filed off).Many use very secure payment methods and offer a returns policy. Before buying your watch do your research on the watch. Internet is a good place to start. If in doubt about a watch have the serial number checked out ,and check the vendors credentials before buying .Doing as much research as possible will avoid any surprises buying watches on line

WHERE TO BUY GREY MARKET WATCHES: here that follows is a brief list of some of the most reputable places to buy grey market watches on line in no order of preference.

AMAZON.COM…………………. great for under$200 purchases ,reliable shipping and no hassle returns policy.

TheWatchery.com………. established, insured shipping next day delivery ,good stock   TheWatchery.com

eWatches.com…..good selection   eWatches.com

Do you know the difference?

A CHRONOMETER is a designation given to watches that have the highest level of precision.These watches have automatic and mechanical movements not quartz movement watches. Chronometers have near perfect  mechanical movements, keeping accurate time always, unlike automatic or self winding watches.Two weeks of testing performance under varying climate conditions o obtain a pass certificate from the Swiss Official Chronometer Control(COSG) and thus are expensive watches.

These watches are not to be confused with CHRONOGRAPH watches ,which are basically a watch with stopwatch capabilities,dials that show the elapsed time.