Replica watch - repairs

[jazzy]

Go on then. Where (specifically) in the law does it say that a company that believes its trademark has been infringed has the legal right to confiscate those goods? You can cite a law, but typically a law requires a legal process, it doesn't give power to private companies to seize the property of other private individuals.

They pass it to trading standards who will take the appropriate action .All the major brands have investigation teams who work closely with them.

 

[Fat Chance]

It’s the 14270 I’m after - or a Speedmaster with the hesalite crystal.

Yeah ..ive never been convinced a glossy dial works under a sapphire no matter how many times they say its been coated and a matt dial casts grey...acrylic all the way.

Every c.321 speedy is hesalite...so is every rlx 1016...the c.321 speedy is also column wheel...straight run from their lemania days.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

If it walks in thier shop it's theirs...period.

Bollocks.

Similar carry-on getting a legit cartier or rlx into the states...strictly speaking you cant and have to notify em...

But that's because it's illegal to import counterfeit goods. So that's the crime there. And it's investigated by customs officials, who actually have the power to enforce the law. But in practical terms, unless you're bringing through large quantities of fake goods in original packaging with labels on, and are obviously looking to sell them, they're not going to do anything.

In terms of bringing legitimate products into a country, then yes, for high value items you have to declare them so that you can pay import duty on it. And again, failing to declare something is illegal. Simply owning a counterfeit watch is not (in the UK at least).

 

[I'm With Stupid]

They pass it to trading standards who will take the appropriate action .All the major brands have investigation teams who work closely with them.

I'm sure they do. And Trading Standards are interested in people trading illegally, not individuals who happen to own a fake item they bought on holiday. And even Trading Standards have to take people to court first. Of course what actually happens if you bring a fake watch into a shop to get it serviced is that they will tell you its fake (or even ask you if it's fake), refuse to service it, and give it back to you. Which is what literally everyone says happens if you do a quick Google. I can't find a single other example of someone having a watch confiscated by a watch shop for being fake, and that's because it's obviously a one-off incident with a rogue shop, not a regular thing that shops are entitled to do.

 

[jazzy]

I'm sure they do. And Trading Standards are interested in people trading illegally, not individuals who happen to own a fake item they bought on holiday. And even Trading Standards have to take people to court first. Of course what actually happens if you bring a fake watch into a shop to get it serviced is that they will tell you its fake (or even ask you if it's fake), refuse to service it, and give it back to you. Which is what literally everyone says happens if you do a quick Google. I can't find a single other example of someone having a watch confiscated by a watch shop for being fake, and that's because it's obviously a one-off incident with a rogue shop, not a regular thing that shops are entitled to do.

Tell you what pal why don't you buy a fake Rolex send it to Rolex and see what happens .

 

[Fat Chance]

Bollocks.

But that's because it's illegal to import counterfeit goods. So that's the crime there. And it's investigated by customs officials, who actually have the power to enforce the law. But in practical terms, unless you're bringing through large quantities of fake goods in original packaging with labels on, and are obviously looking to sell them, they're not going to do anything.

In terms of bringing legitimate products into a country, then yes, for high value items you have to declare them so that you can pay import duty on it. And again, failing to declare something is illegal. Simply owning a counterfeit watch is not (in the UK at least).

I was talking duty paid legit items...both rx and cartier have an understanding with the american goverment that runs along the lines of whatever they say goes...

Had pals pre internet had brinks mat parcels crushed cause paperwork stated cartier amongst belongings....cartier usa said tuff shit take us to court...brinks said you'll go skint. Both companies are totally seperate entitys to any other swiss manafacturer.

 

[Bill Walker]

Go on then. Where (specifically) in the law does it say that a company that believes its trademark has been infringed has the legal right to confiscate those goods? You can cite a law, but typically a law requires a legal process, it doesn't give power to private companies to seize the property of other private individuals.

I spoke to a friend in my building who is quite a high up lawyer with the Government. He agrees with you, nobody (except Police) has the power or right to confiscate your property. They acted illegally.

 

[Bill Walker]

Nobody does this. Real watch collectors, if they didn't want to wear an expensive piece in say central London for fear of it getting nicked would wear a cheaper piece from their collection.

No watch enthusiast would ever wear a fake.

Simply not true mate.
My own son is a watch freak. He has Tag Huer, Tissot, Longines and a few others. He also has a couple of fake Tags, not the ones you buy on a Bali beach but from websites that sell well made higher quality "replicas"
There's not a lot you can tell him about watches. (and sneakers/trainers) :)
He works in a bank and sometimes wears the replicas to work.

 

[ColinBellsjockstrap]

I bought a "Ralex" on holiday in Crete, several years ago for £5

It actually looked quite smart.

When I got back to England, after three weeks I lost it.

I'd have been a bit sick if it was a £20,000 Rolex.

Lol!

 

[Fat Chance]

Simply not true mate.
My own son is a watch freak. He has Tag Huer, Tissot, Longines and a few others. He also has a couple of fake Tags, not the ones you buy on a Bali beach but from websites that sell well made higher quality "replicas"
There's not a lot you can tell him about watches. (and sneakers/trainers) :)
He works in a bank and sometimes wears the replicas to work.

A serious watch collecter would have to think about a piece that was legit but not owning an in house movement....suped up eta's are designed for trainer collecters....trainer collecting is the seen and in house movements is about the merits of a free sprung balance.

Heuer ( ed) used to develop some nice in-house movements....
And Tag do a bit of arms dealing...
Totally different barra's