My first purchase from a TD (www.silix-prime.co) couldn't have gone more smoothly. Paid via PayPal on 11/29. Received QC's on 12/3. Michelle shipped via airmail the next day. Only hitch was that according to the tracking info it sat in the Hong Kong PO for a week.
I'm very pleased with the watch. I think I mentioned I once owned a gen IWC chrono. I can't compare them now, but there really are no tells on the watch itself that I notice, and the wind on the movement is butter smooth. The embossed leather watch band is another matter of course, but I didn't have high expectations for it. I spent a few minutes researching genuine croc and alligator bands today. (Recommendations welcome.) Also the buckle isn't great--the tang is loose (The gen was tight, with no side to side movement) and "BRO Swiss Stainless Steel" is off center. It looks like a gen sold on eBay for $55 last week and I saw another for $95.
Again, strap advice most appreciated. Looking for a semi-gloss croc or alligator with the larger scales, padded to 5mm or so.
And thanks again for the support and advice. You guys are great.
I'm very pleased with the watch. I think I mentioned I once owned a gen IWC chrono. I can't compare them now, but there really are no tells on the watch itself that I notice, and the wind on the movement is butter smooth. The embossed leather watch band is another matter of course, but I didn't have high expectations for it. I spent a few minutes researching genuine croc and alligator bands today. (Recommendations welcome.) Also the buckle isn't great--the tang is loose (The gen was tight, with no side to side movement) and "BRO Swiss Stainless Steel" is off center. It looks like a gen sold on eBay for $55 last week and I saw another for $95.
Again, strap advice most appreciated. Looking for a semi-gloss croc or alligator with the larger scales, padded to 5mm or so.
And thanks again for the support and advice. You guys are great.
