JohnG Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Recently I discovered homages when I made a couple of purchases at Getatwatch Co. (see my thread here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=100795&hl=. The price, relative to the quality, was FAR below that of reps. And suddenly I discovered true freedom from the chains of reps: no more obsessing over silly little tells you can only see when blown up twenty times on a large monitor, no more "what clever thing do I say if I get called out?", no more fretting over customs seizures.... not to mention ARTISTIC freedom. Anyone who doesn't know what I mean should look at Flavor Flav's creations - rep cases used as the basis for something NEW and UNIQUE. I discovered "dial sterility" too - the simple elegance of an uncorrupted surface, free of advertising for an already obscenely rich manufacturer... I don't wear shoes stamped "Johnston & Murphey" on the top of the toe, why should I be forced to promote a product I am TRYING to rip off????!!! No, I decided, reps, where ever possible must be superceded by homages. Freedom, clarity, simplicity, economy, they have it ALL. Sometimes I will forced to buy a rep (no Ingy homage yet), but the range of possibilities with those homages already extant is wide indeed. As I discovered over the past week as FOUR packages arrived on my door step... Behold.... 1. 2. 3. 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinCaidk Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I love Homage watches. I just looooooooooove them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob bean Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Some really nice pieces there John, onwards with the rise of the homage. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 As I've said elsewhere - you've found some great watches there, John.. Certainly a much better buy than a lot of cheaper reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinCaidk Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think you should have you own subforum John. RWG.cc needs a Homage subforum... maybe even a Homage sales section too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think you should have you own subforum John. RWG.cc needs a Homage subforum... maybe even a Homage sales section too. Yeah, ask the mods what they think of that idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinCaidk Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yeah, ask the mods what they think of that idea!!! Why wouldn't they like it? I mean, you are a gift for all forums. And your extensive homage knowledge should be put to use somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Why wouldn't they like it? I mean, you are a gift for all forums. And your extensive homage knowledge should be put to use somewhere You got jokes man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 JohnG a gift for all forums? The only thing more absurd than that would be to say RobbieG is an RWG treasure or something. But then again, every family needs a Black Sheep - or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 JohnG a gift for all forums? The only thing more absurd... Amen, I don't belong at the A-list parties, that's what they told me. Shouldn't even have posted this thread, it sure [censored] someone off... jeesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well you have certainly made an impact..on me at least!!! Got this baby last week and i will definitely be back for some more... I agree with everything you said John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 JohnG a gift for all forums? The only thing more absurd than that would be to say RobbieG is an RWG treasure or something. But then again, every family needs a Black Sheep - or two... That would be insane indeed RobbieG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well, whatever it is???????? here's my contribution to the Homage Home: and more to come............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks, I found their site from your last post and have number 2 on order. I also ordered an extra dial in the hope I can split it like a PAM dial so I can paint it black to give it a cleaner look and get rid of that parnis text! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 very cool. I have created some watch project custom builds, and i have always loved homer's tourby because he didn't try to brand it. Having said all that, i'm soon to announce my "signature" series of pen, - but the onlyone getting my sig will be my version, cause i'm sure you guys don'tt want a pen wiith my sig on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Gee, I almost bought an Invicta once, the king of homage watches when they started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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