Guys, thank you for all your reply. I was hoping that some one would put some attention on this topic.
Unfortunately I am unable to reply to all comment immediately, as i was away for two days. Went back to kampung, my father in law had high blood pressure attack....but now all is good. He recovered well and I am back
The truth is, it is not i have problem buying a homage. But clearly there has been divided sentiment over the subject. Partly it feels right and partly it feels wrong in so many level. To allow homage get away with view "no commercial value" does not really justify. To own one, you must buying it from someone who make it (unless you make it yourself) and clearly that is already a commercial value. There is transaction involve.
When ever i bought a homage, i make it clear to those who ask that this is homage. A few years back, when i dont know much about watches and thought replica is ok, i also make it clear to people who asked that this is replica.But back to quote from GMAC88
" because from 5-10 metres away, people cannot see the brand' marina militare' or panerai. the first impression is that it is a panerai. that is just my opinion and say on the matter at hand."how am i suppose to announce it loudly.Truth to be told clearly there will always be misleading event...
I am not against homage, neither advising anyone to get it.Choices is in our own hand.
I hope this topic could be reference especially for newbies to understand what is homage, and what they are dealing with. A conscious decision is much better.