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an homage is not a replica and I think that speaks for itself and more than enough has been discussed on that subject of replicas here and not welcomed...and I think Mark/Pax spelled it out pretty good!
and Chris since you mention Precista every WIS knows when Eddie decides to build an homage it is always of a vintage watch that regardless of how much money one may have they probably will never own an original because there are just not that many available nor were made...and when you mention Panerai take a minute and think....just how many different cases do they actually use?....you can almost make a case(no pun intended) that Panerai makes homages of Panerais...:D
Eddies LE models are works of art and well thought out with just enough detail to give you the feel of what an original may be like...in many cases right down to the movements used...The PRS-20 LE vintage Panny homage used a Unitas handwind that is unrivaled by even some of the highest end watch companies and in his PRS-50 LE vintage Fifty Fathoms homage an A.Schild movement was used as in the original...it's this kind of subtle detail that makes owning one of Eddies LE's special....not to mention they hold their value and in most cases increase in value...his Dreadnought is a WIS legend and all of his LE models are very much sought after but rarely hit a sales forum and are equally as hard to buy direct if you don't act fast as they sell out overnight! ;)
I think we're all in violent agreement. Replicas suck, homages are fine and, if you can afford it and have a desire for the genuine article, more power to you. My only point all along was, I think homages are fine and I don't know why they seem to upset some people. And they do.
I've read some very negative things on some of the other watch forums about PAM homages. Since I would very much like to have a PAM, but now can't afford it since my "retirement", I'm seriously considering tracking down a PRS-20 after the first of the year. While researching it, I came across some very strong (negative) opinions on them. I just questioned why. That's all.
As far as I'm concerned, the responses to this topic have addressed my questions. Thanks, everyone. G'nite. I'm going to bed. To dream of PAM 210 Radiomirs. Or morally and legally justifiable facsimiles thereof. :P:P:P
Chris