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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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a douche is a douche ....



I don't wear a watch, try to get to the point were I do not need a watch. I do not get all the CF pieces on cars either, 100K just for looks? But then I see that I spent money on tinting, painting pieces, rims, chrome lug bolts, etc. etc. obviously just for looks. So do whatever makes you feel okay. Question is why do you need our approval for this? If you care what others think you will regret wearing a fake the moment somebody else recognizes it as such.

DISCLAIMER: I think Flava is hilarious and entertaining and but all his watches, aaaaaaahhh clocks, aaaaaaaaahh time pieces are FAKES. Still he is a douche though
 

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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I bought a good replica titanium Panerai for like $400, only one person I ever met could spot it was a fake... but the I felt ashamed the few times I wore it, and couldn't sell it obviously.

I ended up giving it to my dad, who simply likes it for the size.
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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It's the same principal INMO - would you buy a fake Ferrari, nope you wouldn't
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Buy what you want. As long as you don't try to sell it as an original, it's your business.
You'll probably be bored with it from day one.
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Why not???

Not as reliable.
No warranty.
If spotted as a fake, some people might question your character.
You will notice that the fit and finish will not be as good. Even if it looks good on a website.

Don't do it....buy the real thing, and know that you are buying quality.
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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As far as the watches, its really up to you. However, would you be interested in adding a GT3 RS to your stable?"

https://teamspeed.com/forums/997-996...d-me-road.html
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Nice thread, didn't catch that before. But I found the new owner of the tip GT3RS, his friends call him the pop-4-collar-douche




...once before I die I want ot be THIS cool
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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With four polos on you'd probably be pretty hot
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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buy a rep,anything else is wasted money...

if you are not into watches and just consider it as a thing you might wear 2 or 3 times before it disappears in the closet,it`s definitely not worth to pay 50k to get the real deal
as long as it looks identical to the original and works fine it`s ok

just as it is with fake Polos...some people like it,some not.

personally,I wait until I can afford it or don`t buy it at all
 
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Here's a few reasons.
1. It's a fake.
2. Your promoting brand theft, same as pirated movies and music in my opinion.
3. It's a fake.
4. If you can't afford it (which I am sure you can) don't buy it. Don't front, don't be a poser.
5. It's fake.
6. Fake people buy fake things, and you seem like a stand up guy.
7. It's fake.
8. If you're not into it don't bother pretending you are. You will look like a fool in front of those who know. Trust me, if you travel in the circles I assume you do, people will know.
9. It's a fake.
10. Going on number 8: it would be the same as putting a full scale model helicopter on your front lawn.
11. It's a fake.
12. You should give stryke the business.
13. It's a fake, and let's be honest, we don't do fake around here.
14. You can always sell the real one when you get bored and not lose any money. Sometimes you can even make money if you bought it at the right price.
15. Have a nice day.
 



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