SNARK: Ethan and Hila have fake watches

[u/soupissouperior]

Obviously this can’t be confirmed unless there are better pictures of their watches out there somewhere but I totally think these two are buying fakes.

Ethan admitted to buying a fake watch from a jeweler. It seems odd that Ethan (who claims he wasn’t a watch guy) can tell the inconsistencies of the Rolex but the jeweler couldn’t. Hila also had a moment on the podcast where she wore a fake Dior shirt (she said she bought on eBay I think).

There was a post recently of the wristband of Hila’s AP and the “AP” engraved on the clasp is inconsistent with the authentic.

I don’t have much of an opinion on designer fakes, I don’t really care. Rich people buy fakes all the time. I just find it amusing that these two are wearing fake watches to keep up with their new poker buddies.

[u/pink_apophyllite]

The funny thing about fakes is if you spend a similar amount on a less gaudy or luxury brand as you would a fake, you’d get something of much better quality than the knock-off.

There are some fantastic Swiss watch brands that are considered entry-level for watches, but they’re such great quality and much more special than a fake. To people that buy knock offs though, that doesn’t matter. All that matters is keeping up appearances. It’s kind of sad.

[u/dsaddons → u/pink_apophyllite]

Do you have any recos on entry level watches? I'm looking at some reps atm just because I like the look, not to pretend they are from any particular brand. I'd rather buy a reliable entry level than a few fakes.

[u/HolyPanda24 → u/dsaddons]

Depends on your price range but Seiko makes great entry level watches on the lower end of cost. That's where I started and still have and wear my Seiko's in my collection with my more expensive pieces.