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That's making more sense to me Ken. I would probably be more confortable if I were buying a "Bolex" designed to look like a Rolex versus a watch specifically made to deceive one into believing it is the real deal. I believe the Hong Kong Sandoz does that by comparing itself to the Rolex in side-by-side pictures. They are saying our product "looks" like a Rolex but at a fraction of the cost. So if you like the look but can't afford the real thing consider our Sandoz. they aren't selling a product designed to masquerade as a Rolex.
If however I am only deceiving myself is any harm done? If I buy a fake Rolex and you see it on my wrist and think it is a real Rolex that wouldn't be illegal? It might be dishonest and lame?
I'm not sure of the exact legal consequences, but it would seem that regardless of intent, one would, in fact, be dealing in counterfeit goods, which is...against the law!
Most people that buy the fake Louis V purses, Rolex reps, etc., know that the goods are not the real thing, but, in purchasing it, they are suborning the manufacturers (counterfeiters) and distributors, and thus...the crime!
Believe me, I understand the dilemma, but look st it this way, if you get arrested holding counterfeit $50 bills, the reason that you weren't really going to spend it, is not going to keep you out of the slammer.:)
That said, knowing that there is no evil intent, I would say that it is purely a personal choice and make no judgement......a good "replica" that has the same quality movement as the original, the same detail of fit and finish, et AL, can be had for 1/10 the price of the original...and that overcharging by Panny, Rolex, etc, is what I think is really criminal!
