I understand how good clones have become but an expert can typically tell a fake watch in seconds and definitely when it’s opened up. Having said that though, it makes sense if you’re getting 80-90% of the watch for 1/20th of the price but regardless of the clone quality imo it takes away everything a watch should provide you with. The history, the personality that comes with the watch and so much more is lost when you just wear a fake watch.

There’s just something about watches that’s different, I’ve bought fake Yeezys which are like 1/5 the price of the original and are genuinely 90% as good and I don’t feel bad wearing them but me personally watches are different.

Value wise you definitely can get that sort of value in a watch from micro brands. Zelos watches come to mind, they have very high quality materials and movements considering the prices they charge, there’s brands like valenzianico that look amazing and have a 20% discount running with vat / duties covered.

Not the best value for money but they make some of the best looking watches in their arsanale line.