Economic 5512

[cousin_hub]

Hi

what do you think of this Silix 5512 ?

http://silix-prime.com/rol251-p-4320.html

[StormTooper4]

It's $85 its not a massive amount is it? try it you might like it , but it might be worth shout a few extra bucks on this http://www.1-pc8838.com/rlsv01106-vintage-5513-date-submariner-asia-2813-28800-best-p-9667.html

[woof*]

Agreed, you might be happier with Josh's gen construction bezel for a few bucks more.

[alligoat]

Some of the chinese vintage reps actually have gen like bezel construction features and this Silix one may be one. I got a couple of reps from Paul 5 years ago, the DRSD and the 5513 and they both had the gen like bezel/ crystal retention ring assemblies like the gens

I even put a nice aftermarket dial in the 5513 and it's WR. Couldn't fit a gen/aftermarket crystal in there, but the rep crystal was ok. I was able to fit a nice acrylic pearl in the bezel insert

And both the 1665 and the 5513 cost $139 back in the days and came with Swiss etas and free shipping!

So you might just get lucky with the Silix 5512. And it doesn't look bad anyway.

[Ephry73]

Make sure you ask anyways. They are very good at answering your questions. Just keep the English very clear and to the point.

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[southcoast68]

I got this sub from Silix a couple of years ago, it does not have gen like bezel construction, but with some casework, dial and hand aging, glued in place Sternkruse crystal and a aftermarket Nato band gave me these results;

Mine was a bit more in price since I opted for one with an ETA instead of a Asian clone (and from the best of my knowledge, it is an ETA).

Cheers