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Old 31 August 2019, 01:33 AM   #1
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Seiko SKX Line to be Discontinued

This is the word from Mark at Long Island Watch.
Well, I bring you some sad news. . . I can confirm to you, as far as I know, with the information I have been given by VERY reliable sources, the Seiko SKX lineup of watches is discontinued.

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Old 31 August 2019, 01:51 PM   #2
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I am bummed about this. My first diver was an SKX173 in 2004. It is still one of my all-time favorite watches. I am hoping Seiko comes out with a replacement line.
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Old 31 August 2019, 09:01 PM   #3
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Sorry to see them go but there must be millions of them out there.
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Old 1 September 2019, 02:47 AM   #4
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That means prices will rise!

Which model do you think will see the most gains in 2.7 years?
Should I spend my son's college fund on SKXs?
Do you think the inevitable price rise will affect turtles and samurais too?
Is it safe to wear my SKX while reading a book?

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Old 1 September 2019, 08:12 AM   #5
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So many out there so no shortage even if they are discontinued.
Many companies making parts for the SKX including cases so you can build one to your specs.
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Old 1 September 2019, 08:21 AM   #6
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That means prices will rise!



Which model do you think will see the most gains in 2.7 years?

Should I spend my son's college fund on SKXs?

Do you think the inevitable price rise will affect turtles and samurais too?

Is it safe to wear my SKX while reading a book?



sorry, this is a Rolex forum after all......someone's going to ask


You know they will lol. Someone out there is buying multiple skx’s. Hahaha.


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Old 1 September 2019, 10:04 AM   #7
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Old 1 September 2019, 10:13 AM   #8
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Now I want one
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Old 1 September 2019, 11:22 AM   #9
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I have a few

Wearing 007 to Japan. 777 Turtle with me, too.
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Old 6 September 2019, 12:26 AM   #10
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The stunning watch for its price, even for upper league.
Have one and it always makes me smile when looking at. Hope Seiko will introduce something decent in return...
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Old 6 September 2019, 12:40 AM   #11
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I love mine, I’ve the 007 & 009......great simple, hard as nails watches. Sometimes the best designs are the simplest. Will these be collectible at some point? Yes absolutely if kept in original condition....there’s 1000s & 1000s of these, but how many will be in original & nice condition in 30 years time......just look at earlier incarnations, there were 1000s of those and most are fetching above their price bracket.


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Old 6 September 2019, 10:19 AM   #12
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Old 6 September 2019, 10:39 AM   #13
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Now I want one
Is it too late to find one?
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Old 6 September 2019, 08:16 PM   #14
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It is not too late. Look on Amazon and eBay. Some of the larger sellers on the internet also still have them.
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Old 6 September 2019, 11:00 PM   #15
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The SKX’s are still available almost everywhere ( Jomashop, eBay, Amazon, etc ). I don’t see the supply dwindling for quite some time.

However - the “J” version ( made in Japan ) are getting harder to find already. At least in the black “007” versions.

Prices are seeming to still be around the same for the rest. Maybe $15-20 higher.
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Old 7 September 2019, 01:43 AM   #16
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The SKX’s are still available almost everywhere ( Jomashop, eBay, Amazon, etc ). I don’t see the supply dwindling for quite some time.
Jomashop has with a coupon code. You can get a SKX007K1 for $214.64. Not a bad price.
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:57 AM   #17
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Thanks SunTzu,
I just placed an order with Jomas for a SKX009J1 to go along with my 007. This is my first time using Jomas - hoping it goes ok.
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Old 8 September 2019, 01:16 PM   #18
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Wore my 007 a lot and it barely shows. Super tough watch. Grest value and looks great too.
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Old 8 September 2019, 03:15 PM   #19
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Still have ours... it’s the watch that helped get my daughter into the hobby
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Old 13 September 2019, 10:47 PM   #20
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Incoming! Jomas came thru.
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Old 14 September 2019, 02:51 AM   #21
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I don't think SKX should cost any more than its retail price. With $250 range around, we can get turtles which are a lot better.

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Old 14 September 2019, 10:42 AM   #22
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K versions avail for approx $215 usd. J's go for a little more. Nothing has changed price wise yet.
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Old 10 October 2019, 08:23 AM   #23
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Yes is discontinued but you still can buy one in grey market, a bit pricey than normal but it really worth, is an iconic watch.
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Old 10 October 2019, 08:40 AM   #24
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Yeah prices and availability seem to be holding. I'd be more concerned about the cost of Scotch Whisky.
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