[Giannis]

What is your opinion on this brand? I saw a watch , picture below, that looks very much alike the one from IWC.

The price I think is about 2k.

I expected it to be less expensive, cause it looks like an imitation of the great pilot watch. Am I wrong?

 

[Salduchi]

I dunno but I'm struggling to see the similarity. The 12:00 marker looks same/similar but that's about it.

 

[blairtolar]

I think he's referring to the IWC pilot chrono. Can't find an image as I'm on my iPhone.

 

[werc1]

Yes, I believe he's talking the 3717 Pilot chrono - which it looks very similar. I'd much rather (and do) have a used Pilot.

 

[LaEnana]

Yeah that Aerowatch is like an "homage" to the IWC

 

[Salduchi]

Damn it's the spitting image.

 

[6.3 ///AMG]

The only one who will be happy about you purchasing the so called Aerowatch is it's producer being happy about you spending 2k on a knock-off. And not even a good one.

 

[Giannis]

The 2k is the problem, as it is better to give the full price tag of an IWC, one of my favorite watch companies..

This Aerowatch is a pretty watch but, 2K for a company that I have never heard before.

 

[JakubL]

I hate these copycats, wish there were some patents even though I know it is unreal.

 

[6.3 ///AMG]

2K for a company that I have never heard before.

...and obviously never had an own designer.

 

[6.3 ///AMG]

I hate these copycats, wish there were some patents even though I know it is unreal.

They DO exist. If you visit a watch fair (or any other fair) over here in Euroland there are LOADS of corporate detectives escorted by the customs to shut down their fair stands and start a lawsuit.

But who cares? They take their shit and showcase it at the next corner until they are found...

Show me a company who successfully stopped a Chinese producer doing what they do best - not even Apple is capable of that...

 

[lotus4life]

For that kind of money, I am buying the real thing!

 

[Reese's TimePieces]

There are other similar pilot watches available for less money.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[H J]

A bit of a life lesson here on purchasing...

In relation to this scenario, it's better to buy the IWC, even if it's not as affordable for you, than it is to buy the Aerowatch. If it ever comes to re-sale, you'll thank yourself for the difference in return.