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 Posted: Mon Oct 1st, 2007 02:09 pm
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mjl4321



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 I may be wrong, but 'gray market' does not mean the same thing as replica.  Certainly in the UK, grey (not the spelling ;-)  ) market means an authentic item but distributed through unofficial or unauthorized (used a 'z' just for you guys) channels.

And, if it's commonly accepted for WIS to own replicas then I guess we are a different and much more diverse group than I had thought.  Passion has to come with integrity.


Crue4 wrote: rare m5 wroteYou certainly are entitled to your opinion... but I have a guess that you would have to lose a lot of respect to MANY in the watch community if ever owning a rep was the criteria..  I think many WIS have owned one at some point in their hobby...  btw, if you read the US Customs site,  I think you will also find some interesting inclusion material on "grey market" items as well..   also I don't currently own a replica watch, so I guess you can still respect me.