r8247 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Anyone care to elaborate their experience with these ? http://silix-prime.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=116 I find their prices significantly lower than other trusted dealers budget models. Anyways I really don't know what I like yet, and looking to try out a few models on the wrist. Don't want to drop the big bucks just yet. The way I figure it is I can get half a dozen of these for the price of a top notch replica. If they break down later or should I lose interest, I can deal with the sunk cost as they are generally ~$75 a pop. I'm not exactly expecting top notch quality as these are the bottom tier, but would just like a peace of mind they are not total lemons. I'm a noob, so forgive my ignorance. If its the its the same factories pumping out the same parts and watches. Than what is the difference between these budget models and the higher price budget models from other dealers. As far as I can they all comprise of the same parts .... 21J / Jap Quartz / mineral crystal .... etc as opposed to the higher tier reps with 7750 /eta / sapphire. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 You'll be surprised, some are quite nice! I've only got one Silix "budget" watch left but I still wear it on occasion. This was about $50 when I bought it a couple years ago so I'm not sure how much it would be now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prb Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Also, lower quality construciton, fit and finish, and QC. But some of them are great watches for a low price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarben Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I had bought 2 Silix budget watches beginning of the year. A classic sub and ladies datejust. If you want a watch to beat around, you can't go wrong for the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosamannen Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I've bought a couple of those. Two subs (one blue and one red) and a lady's Datejust for my wife. The DJ had to be returned since the cyclops was misaligned and I've had to buy a new red sub, because of my own stupidity (took it apart without the proper instruments, and broke the second hand). The blue sub is now my daily beater. It works great and if you can accept the misalignment of the rehaut engraving, too little magnification of the cyclops, that the blue is too purple (which I like, btw) and all the other minor errors, it's a great watch. I enjoy wearing it very much. The subs are only $29.99 each, which make them a real bargain. Plus Michelle (who works there) is great to deal with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8247 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ok great cheers guys, thanks for the vote of confidence. Again I'm not looking for perfection for $50 odd bucks (if that's even attainable in the rep world), buy just like to assure they are not total lemons. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 For budget reps...nothing wrong with Silix. I picked up a cheep 21j PO about 2 1/2 years ago...still keeping good time..and nothing has broken or went wrong with it. It's a great everyday knock around watch. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Got a cheap Corum a few years back as one of my first reps ever. I don't really like it that much, partly because it is not waterproof. But precisely because it is not a favourite watch it has become my "never-mind-the-dings" watch, and has proven very robust. Keeps time well and has a surprisingly good lume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ok great cheers guys, thanks for the vote of confidence. Again I'm not looking for perfection for $50 odd bucks (if that's even attainable in the rep world), buy just like to assure they are not total lemons. Cheers Sounds to me you are looking for an inexpensive Replica Watch in the $50 range. You will not beat Silix prices.The watches are not as accurate, except if this is your price range, I would go for it. He stands behind his watches also...') Good Luck, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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