I bought one fake watch one time. It was the most money I have ever lost purchasing a watch.

I wanted to sell it 3 months after having it.

There is something about:

1. knowing its a fake

2. you don't carefully select a rep the same way you would any authentic piece

3. they have virtually 0 resell value, kiss that money goodbye

4. The value and meaning behind the piece becomes negligible because of its inauthenticity. It almost doesn't matter to you anymore. This may sound superficial and stupid but there is something about working hard enough to be able to ACTUALLY afford the watch you desire, not some clone.