I certainly have done this, but just to decide if I really like a particular watch on my wrist long term. I did not buy a 41mm Tudor Ranger or a 44mm Panerai because the homages left me flat over time. I did, however, buy a 39mm Rolex Explorer after my experience wearing a Tisell homage.
I call this “try before you buy.” It’s better to make a purchasing mistake with a $100 homage than the $5,000 real thing!
I certainly have done this, but just to decide if I really like a particular watch on my wrist long term. I did not buy a 41mm Tudor Ranger or a 44mm Panerai because the homages left me flat over time. I did, however, buy a 39mm Rolex Explorer after my experience wearing a Tisell homage.
I call this “try before you buy.” It’s better to make a purchasing mistake with a $100 homage than the $5,000 real thing!