marressey 0 Posted September 18, 2012 Hi guys. Here is my first attempt at a review here. The object is my new Omega Speedmaster with Panda dial from Silix. Service: I hadn't tried Silix before, but their good reputation made me want to test them out. And I was not disappointed. Great communication with Michelle, fast responses and great patience with my questions. Great transaction via Paypal as well. All good so far. Delivery: It took just under one week from my order to get the QC pics. When all seems OK they shipped the watch the next day. And here's when I really got impressed. The watch was sent via DHL from China on friday evening - and monday afternoon I had the watch on my wrist. The watch: So what about the actual watch? I've had it for just one day but I fell in love with it immediately. I've been wanting a Panda Speedmaster for quite some time, and this one didn't disappoint. Good size, weight that seems like the ten, good attention to details and the markers on the bezel are of good quality. I like that the dial isn't just WHITE, but that it has a nice, almost nacre look to it. The leather bracelet seems kind of stiff and a bit "plastic" and the lume is rep industry standard, I guess (i-e quite crap). Although not as bad as on my iPhone pic of it. I'll try and provide pics also. All in all: Great service, impressively fast delivery and a nice, solid and great looking Speedmaster for a reasonable price. I'm very pleased. Here's the pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novum 0 Posted September 18, 2012 Looks very nice! Congratz! What was the price if you don't mind me asking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted September 19, 2012 Looks very nice! Congratz! What was the price if you don't mind me asking. t was 225 USD. Reasonable, methinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianpelooza 0 Posted September 21, 2012 hi mate, that looks like a killer watch, congrats!!! How is it timekeeping and how long does a full wind lasts for? Cheers B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted September 21, 2012 Love the panda I do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted September 21, 2012 I need this...............but on steel. Thanks for the write-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted September 26, 2012 hi mate, that looks like a killer watch, congrats!!! How is it timekeeping and how long does a full wind lasts for? Cheers B The timekeeping is, actually, one of the best on the reps I have. It hasn't lost more than 5 secs/day since I bought it. I wear it maybe every other day and it keeps excellent time. Not sure though how long a full wind lasts for (haven't timed it). But my guess is (since I switch between this and my PO at the moment) at least 24 hours. I need this...............but on steel. Thanks for the write-up. Thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted November 25, 2012 UPDATE: After just a few weeks - the crown fell off (!) when I was winding it to put it on. It has no contact with the winding stalk at all and the watch is impossible to set and wind now. I contacted Silix and they said they'd fix it. Cost me a bit to send it to China though. Just wanted to let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted November 25, 2012 sorry to hear that marressey... no issues with mine at all!... do you have a local watchsmith who can take a look at it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jyatez2k 0 Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) wow, right up my street may have to pop this onto my list lol nice looking rep Edited November 25, 2012 by jyatez2k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted November 25, 2012 sorry to hear that marressey... no issues with mine at all!... do you have a local watchsmith who can take a look at it? Glad to hear that your's is problem free. Mine wasn't, to say the very least. I'm a bit reluctant taking reps to the watchsmith. I've done it a few times for sizing and I always feel a bit embarrased (they KNOW of course that it's a rep although they never say anything, but I end up feeling like a knob anyway). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted November 25, 2012 wow, right up my street may have to pop this onto my list lol nice looking rep It IS beautiful. But as you can see from my edit the crown fell off (!) after just a few weeks. Have sent it back to Silix now (postal cost: around 30$) for fixing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitchmitchman 0 Posted December 2, 2012 A gorgeous watch, friendo. I'm considering the Lemania Professional from Silix at the moment. I'm terribly sorry to hear about your crown falling off. I was dead set on ordering one, until I read this. Hopefully, this is a sparse occurrence and the watch returns in full form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted December 3, 2012 A gorgeous watch, friendo. I'm considering the Lemania Professional from Silix at the moment. I'm terribly sorry to hear about your crown falling off. I was dead set on ordering one, until I read this. Hopefully, this is a sparse occurrence and the watch returns in full form. Last I heard it's being fixed "at the factory" somewhere in China. Silix said "time is unknown. Usually two weeks". We'll see. Fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhouse 3 Posted December 3, 2012 Looks good! What is the size of the watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raevyn00 0 Posted December 3, 2012 beautiful watch wear it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bardamu 0 Posted December 29, 2012 I love this panda. I have a moonwatch that I really appreciate, and the panda could be an interesting way to keep the same... but different. Another very interesting point with the Speedmaster, IMHO, is that it fits very well with either metal bracelet or leather strap. And I like to change. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
