And then there’s the “Astronomia Revolution Replica” stuff. That’s where things get…sticky. See, the real Astronomia is, shall we say, *expensive*. Like, “mortgage your house” expensive. So, naturally, people try to copy it. And that’s where the “fake” comes in.
Honestly, the idea of faking something that already looks like a crazy sci-fi prop kinda cracks me up. Like, how much *more* outlandish can you get? But hey, I guess if you wanna *look* like you’re rich enough to casually wear a tiny spinning galaxy, but you’re, y’know, not, then a replica’s your thing.
But here’s the thing, and this is just my opinion, okay?: Buying a fake watch, especially something as intricate as an Astronomia, just feels…sad. It’s like trying to convince people you’re something you’re not. Plus, the quality’s probably gonna be terrible, right? You’ll probably end up with a little tiny planet falling off after a week. Or maybe it’ll just stop working. Who knows?
And then you got the random Jacob & Co. mentions in watch forums. People either love them or hate them. Some think they’re amazing feats of engineering and art, others think they’re just gaudy and overpriced. I dunno, I’m kinda on the fence. I wouldn’t buy one myself, but I can see why someone would. They definitely make a statement. A *loud* statement.
