Experience w/ Sizzlin Watches?

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3ther

Discussion Starter · Mar 16, 2012 (Edited)

Hi all,

I've been smitten by a GMT master II homage, and it seems like sizzlin watches has a lovely one on their website as well as a few in the FS section via tcolluci. I was wondering if any of you have purchased said watch and what your experience with it has been like. I was originally looking at a helenarou homage, but i read a lot of negative comments about their movements being the farthest thing from real ETA mov'ts, as they are mostly 2836-2s modded to take a gmt hand. :think:

I guess my main questions are:
what is the quality of the watch?
where do they ship from/how quickly does it arrive?
does it keep decent time? (obviously i'm not expecting cosc standards lol)

I've been digging through the submariner homage thread and there hasn't been much by way of GMT watches specifically, but I will keep looking through it for other options as well.

look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks!

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snaky59

· #2 · Mar 16, 2012

I'm also interested in knowing. Their sterile submarine homage looks promising. Seems they use a sea-gull movement.

AsAnAtheist

· #3 · Mar 16, 2012

They likely use the same source as manbushijie, however being in the states I suspect quality control is far superior. I own the Sterile submariner from a chinese source, it's a GREAT watch for the price.

Their Ticino's branded watches look seriously promising.

Dave0944

· #4 · Mar 16, 2012

Don't know about their GMT watch, but have
Dealt with sizzlin watchs. Got a Ticino pilot
Watch, very good quality, Miyota movement
shipped from Florida, received in Texas three
Days after payment. Very pleased with all
Aspects of the deal. Hope this helps.

Jaffar

· #5 · Mar 16, 2012

I'd like to know the quality of their GMT sub as well. I've always wanted a GMT diver, but I never looked hard enough to find a seller with a good, affordable product. If the GMT hand is a true 24hr hand, I'd be very pleased

3ther

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 16, 2012 (Edited)

Thanks everyone! Dave and AsAnAtheist, thank you for clearing up where they're coming from. The fact that I don't have to wait for shipping from HK or elsewhere is a huuuuuge relief for me. FL to NJ will probably be about 2-3 days as well, so that's great! I don't think I can pass up a 40mm true GMT w/ an auto mov't for $115. Especially with free shipping. I'll probably pull the trigger later today. I'll keep ye informed.

Thanks again!

edit: @jaffar, i just noticed what you had posted. From what it looks like, it actually appears to be an independent "true" gmt hand and not a locked 24hr hand.

Jittery Jim

· #7 · Mar 16, 2012

I've bought a few different pieces from them (not the one you are after, however) and quality has been good on all. On top of that customer service was excellent on all transactions, which is a plus.

3ther

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 16, 2012

Thanks for the reply! Those watches you picked up are stunning! Love the macros of the chrono mov't in the big pilot

I'm so glad that this seems to be quite the reputable company. He posts often in the FS thread, but there's not much that has been said about him/the company, so this is great for me and for others, I'm sure.

3ther

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 16, 2012

Based on the replies in this thread, I just ordered the 40mm sterile GMT sub. With hopes I'll have it in the next few days and I'll be able to give a bit of an impression. That Ticino chronograph looks damn fine too...

snaky59

· #10 · Mar 16, 2012

3ther said:
Based on the replies in this thread, I just ordered the 40mm sterile GMT sub. With hopes I'll have it in the next few days and I'll be able to give a bit of an impression. That Ticino chronograph looks damn fine too...

Please let us know how it is, I'm very curious.

3ther

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 16, 2012 (Edited)

snaky59 said:
Please let us know how it is, I'm very curious.

You can count on it! I'll probably post an individual "review" (not sure if I even want to call it that) and we'll go from there

Only bummer was that it said "free shipping" but that didn't turn out to be true. It was only $3.50, so I guess I can't really complain.

3ther

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 18, 2012

Just a bit of an update: received an email today informing me that the watch I ordered is out of stock, but will be ready in 10 days. He offered me the opportunity to wait on it or a full refund on the purchase price, so I opted to wait, as I want the watch hah. I'm already pleased with the communication and his obvious intent to put the customer's wishes first.

Will keep you all posted...

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3ther

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 3, 2012

Well, unfortunately, as of a week ago, I was told that my watch would be on hand and shipped by the weekend (3/30-4/1) but no word yet. I have sent another email asking for an update on availability and asked for a refund if it is not in stock.

Needless to say, I'm kind of bummed

3ther

Discussion Starter · #14 · Apr 3, 2012

Doubly unfortunately, the watch is still out of stock (I assume), as I had received a refund notification from paypal. I'm quite pleased that there were no questions asked with regards to the full refund. I would have liked an email from SW offering an apology or something, but the refund works just as well.

I'm bummed they didn't have my watch, but I'm quite pleased with the level of customer service. I guess the hunt continues for a sterile GMT...

pashax

· #15 · Apr 21, 2013

Six months ago I ordered Glide Lock Bracelet,but I have never received it. Sizzlin Watches are ignoring me since January 2013. Great customer service. :\

James Haury

· #16 · Apr 21, 2013 (Edited)

I think I've eaten at Sizzler .Could you post a link or Pm me? It does not have to be hot as long as it works.

waterdude

· #17 · Apr 21, 2013

pashax said:
Six months ago I ordered Glide Lock Bracelet,but I have never received it. Sizzlin Watches are ignoring me since January 2013. Great customer service. :\

Did you pay in the stone currency of the Yap Islanders? Dispute the charge and get your money back.

rupp

· #18 · Apr 21, 2013

i wouldn't hesitate to buy from them based off what i've read on here. only problem is the watch i'm interested in is out of stock. i emailed the guy who sales them here and he said it would be in stock in 3 weeks. that was 6 weeks ago...

thepilot

· #19 · Jun 23, 2013

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I recently bought a Ticino 44mm Pilot Type A (June 2013) on ebay from sizzlinwatches and found out that the minutes in the dial are not lumed which is not as described in the listing. See pictures for comparison. Look my watch is different (interms of lume which is less intense and minutes without lume). Did anyone purchase 44mm pilot type A watch from sizzlinwatches? I would like to know their feedback whether their watch is same as mine because Rob said my watch is from the recent stock (2013) whereas asot's watch was from last year (2012). Can anyone verify? I appreciate your replies guys. Thanks.

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Picture borrowed from WUS member asot(Ticino 44 Pilot - Type A (upgraded) // attention: picture heavy!

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Mikerccie

· #20 · Jun 23, 2013

I had a great experience with them and a co-worker has bought multiple watches from them - thumbs up all around.

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