btilgp Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Good morning folks , I was checking Silix web site and found Latest version of PO 45mm swiss 2836 for 150$. I've emailed him about waterproofing and got his response that he would test the watch before sending ( 5AT garanteed ) Is it the same 5th generation or UPO the our respectful dealers selling for 250 and up ? Did anybody deal with Silix lately ? Thanks Spasibo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 No not the same. Siliix is still in business - he has some one of the best deals and still not fast with email&sending stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac180 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I orderd an UPO from Silix today. I'll post some pics when I receive it. Piratedzeus is right, their communication is slow. Hopefully they'll ship fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btilgp Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I orderd an UPO from Silix today. I'll post some pics when I receive it. Piratedzeus is right, their communication is slow. Hopefully they'll ship fast. Hi , Which model did you order ? Siilix does not have UPO , he has latest version in Watch description which is not the same as UPO according to our fellow RWG memger. Also price went up LP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veyron Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Silix has low prices. But is very very slow. When he does not have a watch in stock it could take 4 weeks before he ships it. So before you order a watch, ask if he has it in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac180 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi , Which model did you order ? Siilix does not have UPO , he has latest version in Watch description which is not the same as UPO according to our fellow RWG memger. Also price went up LP I purchased this OMES037 for $175 plus shipping. You are right it's not a UPO. So far they have replied e-mail once a day which isn't too bad. I hope I won't have to wait a month for the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssabripo Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I gotta be honest with you guys, and I hope some of you can chime in with more knowledge. Yesterday I stopped by Jared's jewelry store and took a look at a Gen PO 45mm..........I also have seen the Silix version and Andrew's version, and honestly, I don't understand why the Silix is not considered "Ultimate" when in actuality it is closer to the real thing!! the differences I saw were: the bezel's luminator is not as nice as Andrew's version (which is closer to the Gen), and the date lettering being Serif. But the Omega logo on the Silix was the correct one, and the AR coating on both of them seem the same. Unless I'm really missing something, I just don't see a)why Silix is not considered ultimate, and b)why to pay $100 more for the ultimate. any clarifications/comments would certainly be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btilgp Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I am going to order one with Orange strap and also get extra black strap with orange stiching . How much was for Gen ? 3K ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssabripo Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I am going to order one with Orange strap and also get extra black strap with orange stiching . How much was for Gen ? 3K ? it was for $3400, but guy tried to gimme a "deal" for $2890. I had my SMP crono on, and compared it to the real thing.....scary how i really just could not tell them apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TighTTChrono Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I gotta be honest with you guys, and I hope some of you can chime in with more knowledge. Yesterday I stopped by Jared's jewelry store and took a look at a Gen PO 45mm..........I also have seen the Silix version and Andrew's version, and honestly, I don't understand why the Silix is not considered "Ultimate" when in actuality it is closer to the real thing!! the differences I saw were: the bezel's luminator is not as nice as Andrew's version (which is closer to the Gen), and the date lettering being Serif. But the Omega logo on the Silix was the correct one, and the AR coating on both of them seem the same. Unless I'm really missing something, I just don't see a)why Silix is not considered ultimate, and b)why to pay $100 more for the ultimate. any clarifications/comments would certainly be appreciated! I agree wholeheartedly with you! I too have a Silix PO and love it. I have bought from Silix several times and every time has been a joy. Easy payment and always fast shipping (atleast for me). A+ for Silix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmsu Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Jay (silix) is a stand up guy, I've dealt with him many times... so far the Best in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I gotta be honest with you guys, and I hope some of you can chime in with more knowledge. Yesterday I stopped by Jared's jewelry store and took a look at a Gen PO 45mm..........I also have seen the Silix version and Andrew's version, and honestly, I don't understand why the Silix is not considered "Ultimate" when in actuality it is closer to the real thing!! the differences I saw were: the bezel's luminator is not as nice as Andrew's version (which is closer to the Gen), and the date lettering being Serif. But the Omega logo on the Silix was the correct one, and the AR coating on both of them seem the same. Unless I'm really missing something, I just don't see a)why Silix is not considered ultimate, and b)why to pay $100 more for the ultimate. any clarifications/comments would certainly be appreciated! Two main flaws: the 12, 3, 6 and 9 hour markers are shorter than both the Gen and the UPO and the pearl is non-recessed. Both make the Silix PO look 'wrong'. The Logo and the low pearl on the UPO could be considered as bad but in reality they are nowhere near as obvious, at least in my experience. The recessed pearl on the UPO (POS that it is) is still way preferable to the horrible stuck on pearl of the Silix PO. As for the logo, that is really loupe stuff and 99.9% of people would not even think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssabripo Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Two main flaws: the 12, 3, 6 and 9 hour markers are shorter than both the Gen and the UPO and the pearl is non-recessed. Both make the Silix PO look 'wrong'. The Logo and the low pearl on the UPO could be considered as bad but in reality they are nowhere near as obvious, at least in my experience. The recessed pearl on the UPO (POS that it is) is still way preferable to the horrible stuck on pearl of the Silix PO. As for the logo, that is really loupe stuff and 99.9% of people would not even think about it. good points. Still, I personally (again, this is my personal opinion) think that the non-recessed pearl and smaller markers are much less "obvious" than the incorrect logo! When I went to see the Gen, the 1st thing that jumped out of me was the logo... I wish I had both side by side to see how the AR coating in both compares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac180 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I got my watch Yesterday from Silix. I got to give kudos to Silix for their excellent communication and good services. But the watch came with only one spring bar. Anyone know of a place in Southern California I can purchase a 22-23 MM spring bar? I'll take some pictures and post them when I finished putting the watch together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjen178 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I got my watch Yesterday from Silix. I got to give kudos to Silix for their excellent communication and good services. But the watch came with only one spring bar. Anyone know of a place in Southern California I can purchase a 22-23 MM spring bar? I'll take some pictures and post them when I finished putting the watch together. Any jewlery store that sells watches will have springbars..Should cost next to nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 The Bond PO from silix i havd had a good recessed pearl, it was just the lack of any AR that was a minus for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Good morning folks , I was checking Silix web site and found Latest version of PO 45mm swiss 2836 for 150$. I've emailed him about waterproofing and got his response that he would test the watch before sending ( 5AT garanteed ) Is it the same 5th generation or UPO the our respectful dealers selling for 250 and up ? Did anybody deal with Silix lately ? Thanks Spasibo Nearly 12 weeks ago, Silix promised to send me a replacement dial because the wrong model watch had been sent to me. I was also promised a jubilee bracelet which had not been put into the parcel with the (incorrect) watch. I am still waiting for them to arrive. Actually, that's not quite right. I'm no longer waiting, as I am resigned to the fact that they will not be arriving. However, I am still minus goods paid for. Re a response about waterproofing, Silix is a drop-shipper. It is a physical impossibility for him to check the goods he sells. When I ordered an Omega Speedmaster X-33 from him, it had a second hand which kept stopping (as the battery was nearly flat) and several faux-screws from the caseback were missing. Things which any examination by anyone would have been noted as unacceptable. You are, of course, free to buy from whoever you like, however, from my own experiences, I would not recommend Silix as someone to do business with. Best of luck with your purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Teejay i totally agree, same negative experience for me. They are honest but no doubt they dropship almost every watch and don't check em at all (but they state the contrary and justifice delays with quality check.... obviously they just [censored] us...). Unluckly it's the same story with all chinese dealer (maybe it's not true for Ruby and Trevor, but i could be wrong as i've had just one transaction with him). Same downside with King: she ships very often wrong watches and i've been waiting for items for months (she doesn't even reply mails anymore) and i'm opening a complaining topic soon. Frankly i'm fed up with all this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Teejay i totally agree, same negative experience for me. They are honest but no doubt they dropship almost every watch and don't check em at all (but they state the contrary and justifice delays with quality check.... obviously they just [censored] us...). Unluckly it's the same story with all chinese dealer (maybe it's not true for Ruby and Trevor, but i could be wrong as i've had just one transaction with him). Same downside with King: she ships very often wrong watches and i've been waiting for items for months (she doesn't even reply mails anymore) and i'm opening a complaining topic soon. Frankly i'm fed up with all this. I know what you mean. To be honest, I don't mind dealing with a drop-shipper as long as I know that in advance, so know that there might be some risk involved. What annoys me with Silix, is as you say, they state they check watches and use 'QC' (or customs seizures) as justification for delays, when I think the truth is more likely that orders are simply sat on until someone emails to ask for a status, and then the excuses come out. It's like the stuff I'm waiting for. I know that the instant I email, I'll be told that the goods have been seized, and a new parcel will be delivered. I also know that all the time I don't email, nothing will arrive. Now, if these goods are legitimately seized by customs, a ) where is the threatening letter to me from Customs telling me this, and b ) if they know the goods are seized (which they must know to tell someone that's what's happened) then why not just re-ship the goods immediately? Why wait to be contacted? Sure, Silix might not misrepresent the product like the Cartel have, but the lies to the customers are just as insulting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac180 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Here are 2 pics of the Omega Rep. I have a noob question. The watch would stop after about 8 hours of not wearing it. Is this normal with this type of movement? Do I need to wind the watch before taking it off for a couple of hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 If fully wound it should last ~40 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I would fray away from getting this "waterproofed" - theres virtually nothing a dealer can do to make a watch more waterproof regardless of what they might advertise..How ever it might not be that bad of an idea , if you want piece of mind that the watch your getting has been QC'd than I guess its worth it...But waterproofing is a scam - my 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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