Look, I’m not gonna lie, these things are tempting. Especially if you’ve seen, like, a real Jacob & Co. watch. Astronomia? Freaking insane. Bugatti Chiron sapphire crystal? Whoa. But, let’s be real, most of us aren’t dropping *that* kind of cash on a watch. I mean, I *wish* I could, but, rent’s gotta get paid, y’know?
So, then you see these “replica” sites pop up. And they’re, like, “Free shipping!” and “PayPal accepted!” and you’re thinkin’, “Hmm, maybe… just *maybe*…”
But hold up a sec. First off, the quality’s probably gonna be… questionable. Like, super questionable. I saw one listed as “Japanese Replica” for $350. Dude, a *real* Jacob & Co. is tens of thousands of dollars. Even if it *looked* okay in the pictures (which, let’s be honest, they usually don’t), that tourbillon is probably gonna be glued on, or something. And “sapphire crystal?” More like…slightly shiny plastic, maybe?
And the thing is, even if it *did* look good (which, again, HIGHLY unlikely), you’re still walking around with a fake. And I don’t know about you, but I’d feel kinda… lame? Like, pretending to be something I’m not. Plus, there’s the whole ethical thing. You’re kinda ripping off the original designers, y’know? Jacob Arabo, the guy who started the company, he’s put in work to create those crazy designs.
I saw someone say they thought there were Jacob&Co watches that had a “cheaper look” than the expensive ones… I kinda get that, maybe some of their designs aren’t everyone’s taste? But that’s different from a straight up fake.
Honestly, I think you’re better off saving up for something that’s *actually* good, even if it’s not a Jacob & Co. There are tons of other cool watch brands out there. Or, you know, just rock a Casio. Those things are bulletproof.
Plus, let’s be real, anyone who actually knows watches is gonna spot a fake Jacob & Co. from a mile away. And then you’re just gonna look like a… well, you get the picture.
