Looking to buy my first Submariner!

[matkinson]

Hi there, I'm looking to buy a standard black submariner, and there's a reasonable amount of choice under the $150 mark (Although I'm from the UK)

The two I'm mainly looking at:

http://silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_205_214&products_id=1988

http://www.timeshops.net/12855-xfro5092-rolex-submariner-ceramic-bezel-black-ult-noobfactory-asian-2813

(This is the only place I can find a noobmariner for around this price so I assume it can't be bought for any less anywhere else?)

Is it worth over double the price? I plan on using it everyday as my main watch.

My main concern is that the Silix one might have an awkward strap to adjust (being cheaper and knowing the $35 special has a poor strap) as I will need to due to my 6" wrist. Also if it's the same quality but just more money because it's black or just not on sale, I'd just choose the $35 to save some money and buy a different strap.

All I'm really looking for is reliable watch that I can wear everyday and one that I can adjust the strap to fit without too much hassle.

If there is any better options let me know and would like to know your thoughts on this.

I would rather keep it cheaper, but if it's worth the extra I'm prepared to pay it as it will become my main watch.

Cheers. :cheers:

 

[blind-m]

It's always worth the extra!

The $65 Silix is woky (search wok for definition).

The Timeshop ceramic is a definite step up.

 

[giobo]

Wok like the pan

 

[blind-m]

It took me months to know what wok meant!

 

[matkinson]

I'm going to guess it has nothing to do with delicious stir-fry then?

 

[flyr]

Be aware if reliability is what you are after go with a quartz gen. Rep automatic watches generally do not do well being banged around eg: sports,dropping off night stand,whacking into door frames etc. Automatics in general are more fragile so keep your expectations in line with your planned use. Good luck.

 

[blind-m]

Wok means that the rehaut is nor perpendicular to the dial.

 

[Tagfan1]

I'd stay away from the Silix. Try Trevor I think he has a black noob in the $150 range with the 25j movement. It's always worth a couple extra bucks to get better quality and accuracy.

 

[matkinson]

I understand automatic movements are a lot more fragile. I currently own a BR01, which was also my first rep, and always try to be as careful as possible with it.

I could probably let the rehaut problem slide, it's mainly if there's any glaring problems like the wrong colour or misspelled words. I don't plan on trying to pass it off as genuine, as long as it looks solid and pretty much genuine (to the average guy that I am ) from the quick glance at my hand when checking the time, It's okay.

 

[bradj]

I think intime(ryan) has a nice sub c for around $98 + ems

 

[TESLA760]

Have you looked at TC 's offering ? There so many better options for this watch. Specially if you plan on keeping it for a long time. A serviced ETA will last a long time.

 

[giobo]

Common BMW ..he said for 150$.Tc is well over 500$.

 

[TESLA760]

You know how this game is. You get in, you may as well do it right from the beginning.

 

[iggypop]

I think intime(ryan) has a nice sub c for around $98 + ems

+1

 

[matkinson]

Thanks, I just emailed Ryan about a submariner yesterday, now I just wait for a reply.

Also, whilst I'm here, does anyone know what the deal is with UK Customs at the moment? as I just read some pretty scary stories about UK Customs confiscating orders etc.

Cheers. :cheese:

 

[giobo]

You know how this game is. You get in, you may as well do it right from the beginning.

Ok agreed :hehehe:

 

[Heavykrush]

You might PM Stan and see about an ETA in his stock...

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/104-rolex-submariner-103853

 

[matkinson]

Ryan said that the Sub was out of stock.

 

[matkinson]

Does anyone know if this is alright?

http://www.timeshops.net/submariner/1574-ro4758---rolex-submariner-black-ss---asia-21j-automatic

or

http://www.timeshops.net/9764-ro7680hou2-rolex-submariner-black-dial-steel-bezel-ss-ss-asian-21j-automatic

I never really know what I'm looking for as I can't really see any difference between the two, although I'm sure there is.

 

[TeamRolex]

Matkinson, What did you ever decide? Im in the same boat and looking for my first submariner. I also have been looking at the Silix site. I also emailed ryan about a Sub. inquiry, but haven't heard back yet.