You know, I have no problems withe the Steinharts or the many others selling 'IP infringement' 'style' watches...
I really like Steinhart because of the quality I've heard about on other forums, plus I've received really helpful and friendly responses from the man himself. One day, I may buy one.
I purchased a MarcelloC 'submariner rip-off' a few years back, it was the best quality watch I've bought for under $2k... just stunning and just as good as my Omega SMP and surely as good as Rolex (the band was 10 times better IMO). I would definitely buy another MarcelloC
I also bought an Invicta (which was the leadup to the MarcelloC)... It was total crap (maybe I was unlucky, but from what I've read, I don't think so), the bracelet was not very good, there was something wrong with the logo (what a thing to go wrong, eh?), and the second hand fell off.
I had it fixed and sold it on the bay... I did feel guilty, got as much back as I paid with repair costs.
Our reps are better quality; Invicta are shameless slobs getting rich off the ignorant public (myself included at one point )..
If you want a good, inexpensive genuine watch, buy Steinhart, or MarcelloC, or Seiko