I'm late to the party but I'd rather wear a genuine Seiko than a fake Rolex or Omega. Part of the appeal of a "fine" watch to me is what's under the hood, not what it looks like (much like a car.) So knowing that I have a legit Seiko automatic means more to me than fronting or what have you. When I feel like dressing up I wear a vintage Longines that I've spent more over the years on servicing than I did to purchase (IIRC it was $90 for that and an old Mido that ended up being unrepairable.)
Now your money your choice, but I feel more comfortable wearing my $200 Seiko 009 than I would even a really good fake.
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