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Re: What is Your View of Homage Watches?

: Discussion raging on Twitter, about "homage" watches.

: In view of the limitations inherent in having a discussion in
: 140-word bursts, I thought that I would bring the discussion to
: the forum. So, if you are interested in homage watches or think
: that you might be, then Read this excellent opinion piece, on
: Gear Patrol --
: http://gearpatrol.com/2013/08/13/opinion-homage-watches/ Share
: your thoughts in this thread.

: Interesting that we have seen very few homages to the Heuers.

: Jeff

I agree with the replies so far. But I am only just getting into vintage watches and have had an addiction for dive watches. Since SubMariners have been brought up, I figure dive watches might not be too much of an assault on anyone's senses here.
In that arena, one of the most respected and coveted watches is the Seiko 6105. There's always decent availability in the $700 range, they're about as rare as Omega 3570.70 (one of my personal must-haves, or better a pre-moon, now that I'm enjoying vintage). So the Seiko created its own definitive look and has homage versions. (not my pics)

A micro-brand, Helson, has put a very nice twist on the design. Some hate it, but I like it. Cost about $600

Hopefully, not a bore to mention non-heuer watches. Let me know if I crossed a line(s).

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