I think it's more a testament to the original design that others seek to imitate it. Invicta isn't the only brand out there that do homages to the classic Sub Date look - there are plenty worse imitations too! If you ever wanted to know what a Sub Date would look like in hot pink plastic, then look no further than Toy Watch. As long as they don't put "Rolex" or "Omega" on the dial, then I don't have much of a problem - they're not trying to be the real deal, and anyone with half a brain won't try to pass it off as such.

As for Mk II, I think they're filling a nice gap in the market - the designs they're basing their models on are no longer in production, and can be extremely difficult to find. It's a modern interpretation of a vintage classic, and I would argue that it adds to the mystique of the original rather than devalues it

 

I'd rather see someone wear one of those watches than a fake Rolex and trying to pass it off as real.

 

I agree, on holiday last year a guy was walking around and swimming in what seemed like a very nice gold Submariner, you know the type of guy. tanned white teeth, but later that night at dinner I was behind him at the buffet and on closer inspection of his shiny 'Submariner' I noticed there was more condensation behind the glass than what was on the salad counter !!. I just walked away smiling

 

Fake tan. Fake teeth. Why not a fake watch?

 

But to them, they are getting something out of it - they believe they are fooling people into thinking they have money and live a cushy life. Know what? They are in most cases. They have their ways and if it doesn't hurt me than live & let live. I won't so much as even converse with them even if they start one but I won't jump up & down yelling "FAKE ROLEX! SPRAY ON TAN! FAKE B**BS!".

 

I agree, But what gets my back up is these web sites openly selling ''Replica Watches'',How can they get away with it ?, and i know people buy these and try to sell then on as the real thing !!.

 

There's a UK website selling replica 40th anniversary speedmasters for £350 ! why the hell would you buy a fake for that amount ?? when you could, like Ashley said buy a Seiko Monster automatic or even the excellent Citizen Skyhawk chrono eco-drive ??.

 

I know. i dont know how anyone could buy these watches at such a price. These watches will not stand the test of time, where as a lovely vintage Omega Constellation would still out live most of us !!.

 

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I already know all I need to know about Invicta.

BTW, you're screen name is begging for a custom title right after it.

 

I don't consider either of these companies to be producing fakes. For me, a fake watch has the name of another brand on the dial. Invicta and certainly Mk II don't do this. Invicta mainly makes junk that they market in a slimy way, with overblown retail pricing and deep discounts. They don't make fakes, but their marketing alone is enough to turn my stomach.

Mk II is another story completely making "homage" watches that are patterned after classics. Precista is another company that does the same thing, focusing on older military watches.

I don't own a watch from either brand, but I have worked on a couple of Mk II watches, and they were very well made pieces actually.

I agree that buying a Seiko is better than buying a true fake, but keep in mind that even Seiko and countless other brands have made watches in the style if a DateJust...probably the most copied watch design in history...

Cheers, Al