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I always hate these homage versus fake threads. I don't think thread is the correct place for such a discussion. They never end well.
Ultimately, to each his/her own as long as you aren't breaking any laws.
There is a big differenc between buying a rep from the same mass production company who makes fakes, and then putting your name on it. Though some would consider this legitimate, I would much prefer a custom built watch to my specs with attention to detail, overall quality for a reasonable price. The guy I buy from has his own parts custom made to his specifications and builds them to order. I am very happy with the overall experience.
On the other hand, there are plenty of Ebay Germasian watches with the same poor quality Chinese movement that is supposed to look like a chronograph or a tourbillon, with inflated retail prices and essentially fabricated company histories.
But again, each person will like what they like at the price point that they can afford or justify. There is no reason to judge others who love watches. Just my opinion though.
There are plenty of threads on Paneristi forums of members building or paying to have built custom Panerai homage watches.
Also in my mind those companies who take the same watch and print a name on the dial doesn't make them better. I could print out a label with my own custom branding on any of my watches and that wouldn't change a thing about the watch in my mind. In fact, I think it would clutter up the dial. I personally prefer the completely sterile look of the dials.
Well stated.