I came to the conclusion quite some time ago that there are people out there that don't really care if the watch is authentic as long as they like it. Probably the same buyers that purchase modern replica's except more focused on the vintage look. You have to admit that your average Joe, on the street or at work, isn't going to be able to identify it as a fake. He's more than likely just going to be impressed by the new owner good taste. What I hate is when the innocent, and unaware, purchase pieces like this and then proudly show up on this forum where we have to gently break the news.