The gens are a nice investment (if you buy the right ones) particualy if you want something to leave to your kids, I do have to fully agree with BT, Particualy what you actualy generally get in a gen at Rep price, the likes of fosile or festina when you look at the top end of the rep price range, these are not better watches at all, go a bit higher and from the smaller companys then you can get a hand assembled watch built just for you but when you look at the major brands, it is all pay for the name and then pay again when it comes to repair and servicing.