hanss 0 Posted October 16, 2015 Dear forum readers, Because I have a really tight budget, I was looking/focusing on two websites: 1. http://www.silix-prime.so 2. http://www.aootime666.com. My question is... Does anyone have an opinion about the quality of watches that they sell. I'm mainly interested in Breitling and Tag Heuer watches. Thank you for any information/feedback. Best regards, Hans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanss 0 Posted October 16, 2015 Dear forum readers, Because I have a really tight budget, I was looking/focusing on two websites: 1. http://www.silix-prime.so 2. http://www.aootime666.com. My question is... Does anyone have an opinion about the quality of watches that they sell. I'm mainly interested in Breitling and Tag Heuer watches. Thank you for any information/feedback. Best regards, Hans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 308 Posted October 16, 2015 Are all good. Just pic your dealer and next pic your watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted October 16, 2015 Are all good. Just pic your dealer and next pic your watch. How can you "PIC" your dealer , do they post their pics in Section 8 :P. I know onze ill regret posting this but i can't resist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted October 16, 2015 Dealers do not make watches. All of the dealers have access to pretty much the same stuff, so take your pick. Spend some time researching the actual watch you want to buy first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 308 Posted October 16, 2015 Are all good. Just pic your dealer and next pic your watch. How can you "PIC" your dealer , do they post their pics in Section 8 :P. I know onze ill regret posting this but i can't resist You're dooooooomed. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted October 16, 2015 Can I say SORRY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 308 Posted October 16, 2015 Can I say SORRY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted October 16, 2015 IMHO, if you're not comfortable losing the money you put down, this probably isn't the hobby for you. You can get some really nice stuff and for a counterfeit product sold at 1/30th the cost of the genuine article, there is certainly immense value in reps, but quality and reliability are still not near low-end gens of a comparable price AND there is not much by way of warranty behind what you're getting. There is a very real chance you get a watch that has issues within 6 months and you're out your cash. Not trying to scare you, just saying "rep watches" and "budget" probably don't belong in the same sentence.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,764 Posted October 16, 2015 IMHO, if you're not comfortable losing the money you put down, this probably isn't the hobby for you. You can get some really nice stuff and for a counterfeit product sold at 1/30th the cost of the genuine article, there is certainly immense value in reps, but quality and reliability are still not near low-end gens of a comparable price AND there is not much by way of warranty behind what you're getting. There is a very real chance you get a watch that has issues within 6 months and you're out your cash. Not trying to scare you, just saying "rep watches" and "budget" probably don't belong in the same sentence.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted October 16, 2015 I'm mainly interested in Breitling and Tag Heuer watches. Thank you for any information/feedback. Quality is most subjective and I don't know the subject OP well enough but you are likely to like what you get through our TDs. You do mention a tight budget. Therefore, first read as much as possible in the reviews section of this forum to lessen disappointments. For the 1st rep (yes, you'll get hooked and end up getting more), I'd avoid complicated watches with 7750 movements. If the ticking motion of the seconds hand doesn't bother you, get a quartz model as they are quite reliable. Breitlings and Tags are great choices with a number of them being "super reps". Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted October 16, 2015 IMHO, if you're not comfortable losing the money you put down, this probably isn't the hobby for you. You can get some really nice stuff and for a counterfeit product sold at 1/30th the cost of the genuine article, there is certainly immense value in reps, but quality and reliability are still not near low-end gens of a comparable price AND there is not much by way of warranty behind what you're getting. There is a very real chance you get a watch that has issues within 6 months and you're out your cash. Not trying to scare you, just saying "rep watches" and "budget" probably don't belong in the same sentence.... to your Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,764 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. +1 Where's the fun in that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. +1 Where's the fun in that?? Being so short on cash you're worried about quality in reps is the definition of not fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. +1 Where's the fun in that?? Very true. It would leave no room for the unfortunate mishaps and people to come running back calling TD's names and all kinds of good fun; that and I would have nowhere else to post my goat and tractor pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. +1 Where's the fun in that?? Very true. It would leave no room for the unfortunate mishaps and people to come running back calling TD's names and all kinds of good fun; that and I would have nowhere else to post my goat and tractor pictures. What goat and tractor pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted October 16, 2015 If I had a tight budget I wouldn't spend any money on reps. I would buy a nice seiko or timex and know that I had a quality watch with a warranty. +1 Where's the fun in that?? Very true. It would leave no room for the unfortunate mishaps and people to come running back calling TD's names and all kinds of good fun; that and I would have nowhere else to post my goat and tractor pictures. What goat and tractor pictures? oh my.... the force is strong... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted October 16, 2015 Can I say SORRY PM Sent :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Jimmy 29 Posted October 17, 2015 OP, try Narikaa, he's got some very good quality affordable watches and great service. A quartz Tag micro-stepper might be the way to go for you. You may need to email him to see if he's got any in stock. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showforum=103 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pdm5cn4jyw2ky6b/AACGFyngxAdyQysIjaP83H4Va/MENS%20WATCHES%20UK?dl=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanss1 0 Posted October 17, 2015 It lookes like a nice hobby to start with. If my budget gets a littlebit bigger and better, I will look for better replica watches. Thanks again everybody for this great feedback! :-) Best regards, Hans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluenose 6 Posted October 17, 2015 OP I think it's all dependant on the type or brand of watch you're possibly interested. As others have said seiko's are truly brilliant watches for their price....the quality is amazing. Likewise they're are some good value reps, mainly manual movements which reduces chances of problems. Also look in the homage section as some great value can be achieved....if you're in panerai I'd suggest looking at Jackson Finally, there are great pieces that come up on the m2m section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
