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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.
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f8"I know the difference b/n grey market and replica, but I was simply referring to the US customs website says a few things about grey market items whether they are legal or not to bring into our country as well... If your bored, and read the code, it seems that if you try to enter the country with either, it could be confiscated... just playing both sides... guess you missed me saying that I personally do not own any replicas... but I certainly would not "look down" on someone that owns a replica.
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f8f8f8"Personally I don't look at replicas any different from a "watch" standpoint (ethics aside) as I would a ebay "homage" or Alpha... sorry they each are what they are, a replica is a replica, a cheap chinese homage is a cheap chinese homage (made by the same folks in the same factory with the same tools and same counterfeiting owners) ... I enjoy watches and own a watch for my personal reasons.. I hope each person who loves watches buys what they like, and enjoys them whether it is an Invicta, Militare Marina homage, Grey Market Seiko, Hubolt Big Bang Replica, or genuine Rolex..... I try not to pass judgement of folks, but hey that is just me...
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