Should You Buy A 'Homage' Watch?

Are homage watches worth it? In this homage watches explained video, I answer the question "what is a homage watch?" I also compare homage vs fake watches and replicas. Should you buy one instead of a luxury watch like Rolex? Hopefully, this video will help you out.

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Ben's Watch Club tends to cover affordable watches like Seiko, Timex, Casio, Citizen, MVMT, Vincero, Bulova, Orient, Hamilton, and more. We rarely feature luxury watches like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Grand Seiko, Cartier, Omega, Audemars Piguet, or Hublot due to their price.

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[Chopperdriver]

For those who look down their noses at Homage watches, I have this for them to consider: The Rolex Daytona is a homage of the Omega Speedmaster and the Rolex Submariner is a homage of the Blancain 50 fathoms.

[SuperMooMooFarm]

I used to not like homages for the same reasons you've cited, but the more I learn about watch history, the more I've realized that pretty much every iconic watch brand out there has taken at least elements of existing designs, if not straight up copied them.

[rangersmith]

Counterfeit/fake example: A person signs someone else's name to a legal document, trying to pass as that other person. Homage example: A person closely imitates another person's appearance and/or behavior but makes no claim of being that other person and in fact openly maintains his or her actual identity. The first is illegal; the second is not.

[tmargosian]

I own a pagani batman Rolex gmt homage and for around $120 it’s a hell of a watch. Good quality, good bracelet, clean markers, good sapphire, decent movement, bezel, solid end links, etc. Obviously I’d prefer the real deal but I can’t afford $10k. Good video

[TheRealYouss]

Its a well-known secret in the watch industry. There are watches out there with serial numbers identical to the originals. Only Ziarex has the real deal, and thats no secret.

[bcvlogs]

Some of you guys care so much about what other people think of you it’s insane. Buy whatever you prefer and can afford instead of what you think makes you look cool or respectable. If that’s a Rolex, great; San Martin, fantastic. Buy watches because YOU love them, not to impress everyone else.

I buy watches because I like them, not because I have a chronic need to feel validated or an ego boost.

[Doctors_TARDIS]

The difference between an Homage and a Fake, to me, is intent. A Pagani Design isn't trying to trick you into believing it's an ACTUAL Rolex. It's honest about what it is. Whereas a clone is trying to trick you into thinking it's the ACTUAL thing. It's the deception that makes the difference to me.
I have multiple paganis, but I would never buy an actual clone.

[xniorvox]

I own a Pagani PD 2720 with Seiko movement (not sure if it's a homage or clone of any existing watch, I chose it because I liked it) and Cadisen C8193 with Miyota and meteorite dial, which is clearly a homage of Royal Oak, but not a clone. I am very happy with both of these watches. Audemars Piguet have not lost a customer or any revenue, because there's no way I could ever afford their product; in fact, one service of the original Royal Oak would cost more, than my small collection of watches. And nobody claims that this Cadisen is anything else than just a Cadisen. I do not have any moral doubts.

[quarteratom]

Overpriced watches are scams. "Stealing" overpriced watch designs is always ethical.

[Ted_Kenzoku]

to me the difference between a homage and a fake is that you buy the homage because you like the design of the watch, and think the build quality of the homage is good enough for you. you think it could be nice to have the real thing but know it's outside of your budget and so you get the next best thing in your eyes

for fake watches you buy them to look like you can afford the real thing in the eyes of others. you buy the watch for the name that's written in it.


because the average person doesn't care about what Rolex watches look like, they only know the brand name. most people won't know a datejust, or even a submariner, if the word Rolex isn't written on them.

i have a Daytona Pagani design & a Steeldive Submariner homage and nobody has ever realized they were "copies" of Rolex or even pointed out they looked like a Rolex, because they don't know what a Rolex looks like. only watch guys see that and watch guys won't get fooled by cheap rolex copies either.

you buy a homage for yourself, but you buy a fake for others.

[hillogical]

Here's the problem I have: I REALLY like my San Martin. I think I'd really like an actual Rolex Explorer as well, but would I really like it EIGHTEEN TIMES more??? I don't think I could answer "yes" to that question. I know I would enjoy it more, but over seven grand at retail is a big ask when I have other hobbies.

[ИгорьЛис-бр]

"Many people will see the difference?" I don't think so!😂

[topwomble]

I think a reason that big brands don't often sue these companies is that they pose no threat. They raise the profile of the watch they are cloning, and people that buy these can't afford the real thing anyway. Plus, if someone who bought these then could afford the real thing, they may be more likely to as they already like the design

[timschwarze]

I think Pagani Design watches make for great gifts, for watch nerds and 'muggles' alike. I recently got my father in law a Pagani 'Moonwatch' and it's stunning for about 100€!
And it's super reliable with it's Seiko VK movement.

Highly recommended, even ordered one for myself and a San Martin BB GMT :)

[kevinwall]

I have owned 4 Rolex over the last 30 years and just sold the last of them (stainless steel Daytona).
Stumbled across homage watches 6 months ago and have 6 Cronos, San Martin and Pagani Design...and I love them. The Cronos Submariner homage is especially good.
Each to their own.

[TheMonsterHunterTV]

I'm not a fan of "homage"-watches. They just feel like cheap rip-offs. I rather don't own a design i like, than knowing i own a copy. It just does not feel right. But people collecting these homages rather buy 10 of these than getting 2 proper watches with an original design.

[najjimohammad]

Wearing an homage shows u truly appreciate Watch design in my eyes

[Uchoobdood]

I love my Invicta Pro diver 1953. I work outside as a groundskeeper and would never wear a nice expensive watch. So this is perfect for me because I don’t get bothered by a scratch or scrape. It still looks nice too!

[lordcharfield]

I’ve just bought a Steeldive 1953. I’m fairly confident that no one will beat the living crap out of me to get it!