Omega Seamaster Broad Arrow: $30 silix special

[d4m.test]

Hi, Gang!

Ordered this from Michelle @ Silix & reached my door under 10 days. It's another of their $29.99 "specials" they offer; I liked the other three I had so I thought I'd order another one. It's an Omega (Seamaster) Broad Arrow. For the price (+$16 EMS shipping) it's really good looking & looks very attractive. Yes, as you'll see from the pics, it has the usual flaws, like "Sea Masteri" and uneven end links on the case, but, hell, they're on the wrist side & hidden from view. Of course, the one glaring "tell" is the crooked "E" in "Omega." I don't recall seeing that is the qc pics, so I'll contact Michelle about that. The A21j movement so far is keeping great time -- right on the minute & hour (no, I didn't time hack the seconds), which is pretty decent. Haven't checked the lume yet, but I'm not expecting anything outstanding on it. Once I size the bracelet, I'll be wearing it next week. Here's the pics for your perusal; you can tell me what you think, of course. dave:

 

[nixmazda]

Yep it's a $30 rep lol!!!

 

[INeedaWatch2]

These are the reps that RWI was built to protect us from......worse than NYC canal street, but for the price. You can have an SeaMastei or a Timex....one takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

 

[d4m.test]

Hi, gang!

An addenda to this: Michelle apologized for the error and is sending me a new dial free of charge. I'll have the dial replaced. I have four of these Specials; this Broad Arrow is the ONLY ONE with an obvious tell like this. I reviewed the qc pics she sent, and tbere it was. My bad eyes somehow missed it. The specials are good daily beaters and I swear by them -- not AT them.

dave

 

[P4GTR]

I can't believe you can buy that much watch for $30. It's a steal, a crime. You would've got away with it too, if it wasn't for those meddling Seamastei's and crooked "e"'s! :lol: :frusty:

 

[vonlimmel]

Hi, gang!

An addenda to this: Michelle apologized for the error and is sending me a new dial free of charge. I'll have the dial replaced. I have four of these Specials; this Broad Arrow is the ONLY ONE with an obvious tell like this. I reviewed the qc pics she sent, and tbere it was. My bad eyes somehow missed it. The specials are good daily beaters and I swear by them -- not AT them.

dave

Great service for a $30 watch from Sillix!

 

[d4m.test]

Thanks for the feedback, mates; they're helpful & is why I ask for comments. As some have said, if it weren't for those tells, it'd be a great watch; however, the other three specials were great, like the SeaDweller and Planet Ocean. I take some comfort in reflecting on posts here of fellow members who paid a nice penny for their watches -- only to discover embarrassing tells. All these are, indeed, part and parcel of the rep world; it's why we have modders and watchsmiths here to save us.

Cheers and thanks to all!

dave

 

[maxlawbr]

Congrats Dave,

It is a bargain for that price, wear it well.

 

[d4m.test]

Thanks, max; appreciate it. Michelle of Silix is sending me a replacement dial for the watch & Katt will replace it, as Mr. All Thumbs and Bad Eyes has already sent him and other repair people enough work, heh!

Aside from the Omega problem, it IS a nice looker w/ decent weight for the price. Good bang for the buck.

dave