I'm a long time lurker of this site and, before anything, I've got to say you guys are terrific.
For the last 5 years I've worn a brilliant Chinese replica of a SMP 300m and it finally died on me. I loved that watch and I was hoping to get another but seeing as there are no decent replicas of the watch available I felt I'd give a PO a chance. Instead of ponying up for a quality replica I figured I'd order the cheap one and, if I liked the size and the style, I'd spend more later on. I ordered it last week and it arrived yesterday.
I feel that I should do a respectable write-up with pro's and con's that will help people make a decision on whether or not to go with a cheapie watch like this one. There's lots of ill-will towards this watch and I'd like to put some more information out there. Without further ado:
Silix sells the OME113, an economy watch that is on sale on his. Here is the link to his listing, for reference:
http://silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_231&products_id=3869
Currently it's listed as $35USD but after shipping it ends up around $50USD.
Silix sent me the QA pics 1 day after I made the order, a day after I accepted the watch he sent me shipping info. It took 4 days for the carrier website to display the tracking information on their site but at that point it also became available to view through the Canada Post tracking site which is updated quicker. Same tracking number.
The watch arrived on the 9th day of the process wrapped in bubble wrap which was inside a cardboard box which was shipped in a shipping bag. It was very well protected.
Upon opening the packaging it was clear that the watch bracelet was unwearable. It felt cheap and I immediately replaced it with the replica bracelet from my dead SMP 300m. Both are 20mm and it fit perfectly. Have some pictures!
Pro's:
Con's:
All in all, I'm glad I got it. It'll do for $50, especially until I get a better rep (Titanium PO 45mm here I come!) and, assuming the movement doesn't break, it will be a great beater! The PO sure is awful pretty in person. I really did need to see one on my wrist before I could feel confident in the design.
For the last 5 years I've worn a brilliant Chinese replica of a SMP 300m and it finally died on me. I loved that watch and I was hoping to get another but seeing as there are no decent replicas of the watch available I felt I'd give a PO a chance. Instead of ponying up for a quality replica I figured I'd order the cheap one and, if I liked the size and the style, I'd spend more later on. I ordered it last week and it arrived yesterday.
I feel that I should do a respectable write-up with pro's and con's that will help people make a decision on whether or not to go with a cheapie watch like this one. There's lots of ill-will towards this watch and I'd like to put some more information out there. Without further ado:
Silix sells the OME113, an economy watch that is on sale on his. Here is the link to his listing, for reference:
http://silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_231&products_id=3869
Currently it's listed as $35USD but after shipping it ends up around $50USD.
Silix sent me the QA pics 1 day after I made the order, a day after I accepted the watch he sent me shipping info. It took 4 days for the carrier website to display the tracking information on their site but at that point it also became available to view through the Canada Post tracking site which is updated quicker. Same tracking number.
The watch arrived on the 9th day of the process wrapped in bubble wrap which was inside a cardboard box which was shipped in a shipping bag. It was very well protected.
Upon opening the packaging it was clear that the watch bracelet was unwearable. It felt cheap and I immediately replaced it with the replica bracelet from my dead SMP 300m. Both are 20mm and it fit perfectly. Have some pictures!
Pro's:
- Is a 90% replica of the PO and most people can't tell the difference.
- I love the textured dial despite it being fantasy.
- Movement works well and is quiet.
- No spelling errors on the dial.
- Movement reacts easily to setting the date and time. Keeps good time. +9 seconds a day, unregulated.
- Looks great to my eyes and fits my bigger wrist well.
Con's:
- Lume isn't great. It's about half as bright as my Seiko Monster but it does work.
- The lume pip is a different color of lume than the indices.
- The edges on the caseback and along the bezel are sharper than I'm used to. A quick sanding made all the difference.
- Omega logo has happy feet.
- Terrible bracelet. My SMP bracelet made it wearable.
- No AR so everything is pretty reflective.
- Bezel isn't perfectly aligned but it is close.
All in all, I'm glad I got it. It'll do for $50, especially until I get a better rep (Titanium PO 45mm here I come!) and, assuming the movement doesn't break, it will be a great beater! The PO sure is awful pretty in person. I really did need to see one on my wrist before I could feel confident in the design.
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