It's funny how people get so upset when they see a fake/rep of something they own! I remember many years ago having an Escort Xr3i at the time a big deal for a guy my age, it took me a long time to save up for it and I paid cash to get it, couple weeks of having it went by and a guy came along side me on the freeway with a 'fake' Xr3i (bodykit and badges only) how did it make me feel? Didn't bother me in the slightest, I bet he was just as proud of his car as I was mine, in fact it made me feel better because he was trying to emulate the same car that I had
I'm making the comparison with cars because nanuq quite rightly gave a comparison of a car and watch, as a mechanic I can see how he would do so, the point I'm trying to make is that whether or not you wear a gen or fake watch does not mean that you are an [censored] or not, that comes from within and money or not your still an [censored]. I really don't think that Gen owners myself included are bothered whether the guy next to them is wearing a rep watch as long as they are not trying to make themselves look better to their peers or profiteer from it from someone who doesn't know any better.
I came to this forum whilst searching for a great deal on a new SmP, tbh I'm bloody glad I've had the pleasure of being part of this community for the last 12-14 mths, I love lots and lots of watch designs and have probably bought the best part of 40-50 pieces since I came on here, inc a few Gens too. The rep scene is far more intricate than it seems from the outset, there is a depth to it that draws you in and this great community keeps you coming back for more!
At the end of the day I am quite at ease wearing both Gen and rep pieces when I go anywhere, next time I'm out wearing my TC Sub and a guy stands next to me at the bar with his Gen and checks my wrist I'll give a wry smile and remember that day on the freeway..........