JuiceMaker Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) here are 3 pics of UPO 45.5mm: Genuine, Josh & Silix... Genuine: (from an AD in Australia) Josh: (differences: ugly green pearl; incorrect pearl ring & position on bezel; incorrect 6,9,12 font on dial; incorrect OMEGA symbol) Silix: (differences: same coloured pearl as on hour indicators???; incorrect pearl ring & position on bezel; correct 6,9, 12 font on dial, correct OMEGA symbol) supposely Josh's & Silix's have the same Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement... but Silix sells it at $100 cheaper... why??? who's is better??? I have no idea anyone have any recommendations on which dealer to buy from??? Edited November 19, 2007 by JuiceMaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Silix's model is NOT a UPO. It's nowhere near as good as the UPO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I would say go with the Silix, replace the crystal with a gen OR get the rep crystal AR'd and you're almost done. On the Josh version you would more than likely want to replace the dial with a gen dial. On either one, get the tube and crown replaced with the gen because you will get crown stripping at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Silix's model is NOT a UPO. It's nowhere near as good as the UPO. True but he has the better of the rep dials. Some members have sourced his watch just to take the logo off the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I would say go with the Silix, replace the crystal with a gen OR get the rep crystal AR'd and you're almost done. On the Josh version you would more than likely want to replace the dial with a gen dial. On either one, get the tube and crown replaced with the gen because you will get crown stripping at some point. r u saying that Silix's crystal doesn't have AR coating??? what about the SS bracelet, is it as good as Josh's??? I'm in Australia... where would I get the tube & crown replaced with the gen??? this will be my first rep... I have no idea where to get it serviced in Australia when it's necessary & why isn't Silix's classified as an UPO??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Silix's 3,6,9, 12 markers are too short and the pearl is unacceptably poor which IMO makes it worse than the UPO. I agree though, the Omega logo is the sole redeeming feature but to buy the watch just for the logo is a bit overkill really. I'd rather buy a Gen dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 r u saying that Silix's crystal doesn't have AR coating??? Single AR, not double like the gen. what about the SS bracelet, is it as good as Josh's??? It should be fine. I'm in Australia... where would I get the tube & crown replaced with the gen??? Look up kenberg, an excellent member who is also down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 The silix tube and crown although it had the threads in the wrong location (outside and not inside) is not known for stripping, on a authentisity pint it is wrong but it is strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 PS dont try to fit a UPO strap to a Silix case unless you have time and humor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 r u saying that Silix's crystal doesn't have AR coating??? what about the SS bracelet, is it as good as Josh's??? I'm in Australia... where would I get the tube & crown replaced with the gen??? this will be my first rep... I have no idea where to get it serviced in Australia when it's necessary & why isn't Silix's classified as an UPO??? The only watch classified as a UPO is the one sold by Andrew or Josh (I forget which). The watches sold by Silix (and other dealers) are simply classed as Planet Oceans. They do not have the U(ltimate) prefix. The real thing, is the Planet Ocean Big Size, model number 2901.50.91. If you go into an AD and ask to see a You Pee Oh, they'll probably either look at you like you've got two heads, or laugh their ass off. If you want to get a rep watch serviced, then there are a number of modders on the forum who are renouned for the quality of their work. If you want to get the work done locally to you, then your best bet is to try a small, independant jewellers, and ask if they do watch repairs. Best of luck with your purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 The only watch classified as a UPO is the one sold by Andrew or Josh (I forget which). The watches sold by Silix (and other dealers) are simply classed as Planet Oceans. They do not have the U(ltimate) prefix. The real thing, is the Planet Ocean Big Size, model number 2901.50.91. If you go into an AD and ask to see a You Pee Oh, they'll probably either look at you like you've got two heads, or laugh their ass off. If you want to get a rep watch serviced, then there are a number of modders on the forum who are renouned for the quality of their work. If you want to get the work done locally to you, then your best bet is to try a small, independant jewellers, and ask if they do watch repairs. Best of luck with your purchase yea... I'm aware of that... UPO is just for the "rep world" I send an email to Ruby & she said that her 45.5mm PO is the same as Andrew's & Josh's... people are telling me different things... "analysis paralysis" I'm confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 yea... I'm aware of that... UPO is just for the "rep world" I send an email to Ruby & she said that her 45.5mm PO is the same as Andrew's & Josh's... people are telling me different things... "analysis paralysis" I'm confused To be precice, UPO is just sold by Andrew or Josh (I really can't remember which) If you really want a UPO, they're who you have to go to. There are, however, dealers with equally nice Planet Oceans. None of them are 1:1 perfect to the real thing, so whatever you buy will have some flaw. The trick, is to pick the one with the flaw you can live with (or modify) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 The UPO or "ultimate" is simply another marketing term like the "Perfect Sub" devised by dealers to impress potential purchasers. As has been stated, the UPO is quite good as are some other non UPOs but, all versions will have various flaws. Pick the one that you like and decide how you want to modify it to make it your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen1985 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I think the UPO from josh, Precious Time or andrew is the one that you can modify easy with double AR from Jakub (55 dollars) and a seperate dail with correct logo (about 24 dollars) from Silix. Then you have a priceless watch that can compare with the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Silix sells just the dials?! I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen1985 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Jip, I ordered also one... Silix sells just the dials?! I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Can someone explain how the logo on the UPO is pinned in and whether the Silix logo can fit? My modder has some concerns and I need to know before I pull the trigger on the silix dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisik Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Ruby can source you the best UPO available by any of the other's dealers. Don't get confused. UPO is build by a factory where most of our dealers can buy it and resell it to us. Josh, Andrew, Homer or any other will sell you EXACTLY the same watch as Ruby, if you ask concretely for a UPO. If you want the best price and the best service Ruby is the best. If you want to pay also for some misunderstanding "marketing", then take it from Josh or Andrew or any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 one problem with this UPO... it's gonna be way way too bulky on my 7inch wrist... what a pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 one problem with this UPO... it's gonna be way way too bulky on my 7inch wrist... what a pity. that's why you pair it up with a rubber strap -- makes all the difference deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w2w Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 that's why you pair it up with a rubber strap -- makes all the difference deltatahoe This thread has got me worried slightly. I already have the black bezel PO 45mm from Andrew, but wanted the rubber divers strap [as pictured] so I ordered the orange bezel PO 45mm ETA from silix with the sole intention of swapping the straps/bracelets. Are you saying that I may not be able to do this now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antochat Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I got an UPO from Andrew, and it is very very close. Excellent build quality decent AR, can't go wrong with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CegaRazoR Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I think the UPO from josh, Precious Time or andrew is the one that you can modify easy with double AR from Jakub (55 dollars) and a seperate dail with correct logo (about 24 dollars) from Silix. Then you have a priceless watch that can compare with the real thing. Hi there, so, who is Jakub? where can I find a rep double AR crystal for the UPO?? Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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