History of Luxury and Replica Watches Explained

Everybody wants to feel good about themselves, and sporting a luxury watch is one way that people attempt to increase their self esteem. Not only are cars, houses, and clothes representative of one's lifestyle and social class, but one's watch is also a symbol of how far they have gotten in life. Several luxury brands that most people are familiar with include Rolex, Omega, and Cartier. For every type of accessory, there are extravagant, over the top models of it Oakley Jawbone. There is no exception when it comes to watches. One lesser known watch producer, Patek Philippe, has created several watches with incredible values. 

The 1939 Platinum World Time watch sold for more than four million dollars. Another watch, the 1953 Model 2523 Heures Universelles, was eighteen carat gold and sold for almost three million dollars. Many common luxury watches nowadays can range between one thousand dollars and twenty thousand dollars. It is not frequently that you will find a watch that is six figures, as watches of that caliber are often special pieces that are made for a specific occasion. Luxury watches are made with a multitude of precious metals, such as silver, gold, and platinum. Unfortunately, most people cannot afford such prestigious materials. Due to the fact that expensive watches are so revered and sought after, many people want them, but due to financial restrictions, simply cannot own them. For the average person, the closest alternative to a real, authentic luxury watch is a replica watch. 

A replica watch combines the thrill of owning a high quality item with the lower price of a knock-off. Most people cannot tell the difference between fake and real watches, so nearly anyone can pass off a replica watch as a real one. Wealthy citizens, of course, have no reason not to get the real thing Replica Oakleys. Also, while most people will not notice any inauthentic qualities, just the owner knowing that the watch is not genuine is enough for some watch buyers to avoid replica watches. Replica watch purchases are on the rise for several reasons.