Homage watch, is it legal?

Oh, this is a really good topic to discuss it. in watch industry. Homage watch is unavoidable question for every brand. even for some top luxury brands. Let us see the definition of Homage watch and counterfeit/replica watch.

A homage watch is a timepiece that is designed to honor or pay tribute to a classic or high-end Luxury Watch which in in sky-high price. but These homage watches are often more affordable and accessible than the original models they are based on. it is good alterative for someone who can't afford or not will to pay so high price for A watch. some watches are even higher than a house. it is not a reasonable expense for our ordinary people. These watches take design elements and aesthetics from the original but do not claim to be the original brand. They will add some new element to be a bit different as original one and use different logo. They are not counterfeit or replica watches, as they do not try to deceive buyers about their true origin. pls see below photos.

A fake watch, on the other hand, is a counterfeit or replica timepiece that is designed to look exactly like a specific high-end or luxury watch and use the same logo. often with the intent to deceive people into believing it is the original. Fake watches are illegal and often of poor quality compared to the original. So Always ensure that the watch is being sold by a reputable retailer to avoid purchasing counterfeit goods.

In Summary, Yes, it is legal to create and sell homage watches as long as they do not infringe on any patents or trademarks. Homage watches are inspired by the design of high-end or iconic watches but are not exact replicas. They do not carry the logo or brand name of the watch they are paying homage to, and they often use different materials or mechanisms. However, if a homage watch is too similar or uses the brand's logo, it could be considered counterfeit, which is illegal.

For example, pls see below our new series in 2023. we get the ideas from Audermas Piguet, Patek Philippe, Rolex Submariner and Explorer. The most famous homage is rolex Diving Watch, Submariner. it is almost for reference for every watch brand and watch manufacturer. and the most popular homage watch is Seiko Diver watch SKX007 and SKX013 Prospex which is in good price and good quality. almost all Seiko MOD watch brands have them.