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	title of this thread your message I continue to rave a bit about using the term "knockoff' so loosely. A knockoff is an item made without offical sanction of the copyright holder or their heirs. Whether you like it or not, Vitra was offically sanctioned by George Nelson heirs to reproduce some of his most important clocks. They spent a lot of time studying the original Howard Miller clocks and other than changing the works from electric or wind-up to battery, they should be about the same. All of my stuff is 100% legit...except for an all black Wassily chair that I'm certain is a high quality knockoff. I bought it locally for $200.00, and I couldn't resist! The metal is black and has a crinkle finish...definately not a real one. I DID buy an Eileen Gray round metal and glass table to go with it...and it's a knockoff from China. Other than those two, and the 3 clocks on their way from All World, all of my stuff is real. But those clocks are going to be like wall art, and since the Vitra are so bloody expensive, i'm breaking my standards and going for the Eye, Steering Wheel and Kite. What the hay. But those Vitra's are 'reissues', not 'knockoffs' associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?