First off, and I gotta be real, a lot of folks in the watch world, especially over at r/watches, kinda look down their noses at Jacob & Co. The designs are… well, *loud*. Think bling, explosions of complications, and enough diamonds to make Liberace blush. The Epic X CR7, that Cristiano Ronaldo one? Yeah, it’s got Ronaldo mid-air, scoring goals *in the movement*. Kinda nuts, right?
But, you know, some people *like* that. And that’s where the fake market comes in. See, these watches are *expensive*. Like, “mortgage your house and your neighbor’s house too” expensive. So, naturally, the replica game is strong.
Now, the thing is, “fake” doesn’t always mean “terrible.” I mean, some of these Chinese replicas, they’re getting *scarily* good. I saw someone mention they’re even tackling more complex designs now. Scary! Are they perfect? Nah. Obvious flaws abound, I bet. But for someone who wants the *look* without the bankrupting price tag? Well…
And then there’s the whole “quartz movement” situation. Apparently, the *real* Jacob & Co. 5 time zone watches use quartz movements in the 40mm versions. Which is… surprising, to say the least. Makes it even easier for the fakers, right? Just slap in some quartz and BAM! Instant (fake) Jacob & Co.
Honestly, I kinda get the appeal of a really good fake. Not that I’m *endorsing* it, mind you. Morally, it’s a bit of a grey area. But if you’re after something that looks impressive, and you’re cool with the ethical implications and the potential for it to fall apart after a week, go for it, I guess. Just don’t try to pass it off as the real deal. That’s just… lame.
And hey, maybe you’re one of those contrarians, like the guy on r/watches. Maybe you genuinely *like* Jacob & Co. design, regardless of authenticity. More power to ya! The watch world is all about personal taste, even if that taste involves a spinning solar system on your wrist.
