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7 October 2017, 02:05 AM | #1 |
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To SKX or not
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Looking for a 0 f’s given watch to pair with my Yachtmaster for heavy daily usage. Is the Skx007 a good option? And for those seiko enthusiasts, pepsi or all black? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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7 October 2017, 02:15 AM | #2 |
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I have gone for the black. Both are great value beasties. The blue is SKX009 i think.
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7 October 2017, 02:59 AM | #3 |
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If you like the style, go for it. Difficult to get anything "better" in that price range.
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7 October 2017, 03:08 AM | #4 |
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Have both SKX007J and SKX009J.
Bought years ago along with Seiko super jubilee and oyster style bracelets. Great value for what you get. Use them a lot for vacation watches and beach days.
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7 October 2017, 03:35 AM | #5 |
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7 October 2017, 03:40 AM | #6 |
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I don't enjoy wearing that level of Seiko diver. For a beater that's still fun to wear, Oris might be better. Or perhaps a pre-loved TAG
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Don't waste brain cells deciding which bezel, just go buy the whole rainbow and swap in whichever your mood suits. OE or aftermarket, there's tons of customisation available. I prefer bezels all 1 colour though. Don't see purpose of Pepsi or other multicolour dial, these things aren't GMT aren't they - am I missing something |
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7 October 2017, 04:00 AM | #8 |
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I have the 007 (black dial/bezel) on bracelet and for $150 it’s hard to go wrong. The watch keeps good time, is comfy and easy to wear. I wore mine in the ocean and pool for 2 weeks on vacation and it’s still going strong. The only real problem I have with the watch is the power reserve isn’t great at all. Seems to run out within 24 hours. That’s a small complaint tho for a watch that offers what it does at the price point.
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You might want to look into the seiko turtle as well. It's basically the new and improved SKX.
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But overall, for this amount of money they are very hard to beat and I enjoy wearing them. |
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I had the SKX007 and it's a great watch. But mostly daily my gmt 16710 now a days.
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7 October 2017, 01:45 PM | #12 |
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007 is a no brainer IMH0
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Can't crown wind so whenever taking off I do the "Seiko shake", once fully wound they'll go on ticking at least 2 night plus a day unworn. IMHO Seiko auto winders aren't as efficient as RWC's. But still heaps better than that Seiko Kinetic... gotta get that one whirring like a helicopter before it accumulates any charge. |
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My point was that a "daily diver" or "beater" only serves its purpose if it gets wrist time. For me skx007 didn't get much wrist time -- for rough activities, I ended up wearing no watch. But it would definitely stand up to virtually any situation the OP could throw at it, and I remain a fan of the Seiko brand |
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I prefer the Turtle for case style and size. Also a better movement that can be wound. About $50.00 difference on Amazon.
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Have to go w/ 1William on this one. Both the SKX and Turtles are a huge values but the Turtles win on hand winding, hacking, and overall design. I have and enjoy both, they make great platforms for modding as well. Really can't go wrong with either so enjoy the hunt!
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I have a 007 and it is fantastic. I've worn Seiko divers for years and they are wonderful.
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While the Turtle does have an advantage in movements, it is also wears much larger and for people with smaller wrists it isn’t always a great fit. The SKX while 42mm wears smaller due to the short lug length
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Might consider a swap if this fits. |
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for my wrist, the SKX definitely fits better. The turtle still has short lugs so it's wearable on my 6.5" wrist, but definitely pushing the limits.
I love my two SKX, but both are modified. I also had a stock 007 I loved, but it stopped running, so I sold it (rather than fix it). I've heard to you can swap in a 4R36 into an SKX, but might require some modification and a new stem. I haven't looked too much into it |
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Go for it!
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I'm not 100% sure because Seiko has such a huge range, and a lot of the products are for the Japan domestic market. SKX007 is not being produced anymore, but there are still a lot of new-in-box pieces floating around.
The Grand Seiko divers are their top end, then Prospex, and then the Seiko 5 Sports divers. If I had to place it in the current offerings, the SKX007 felt like Seiko 5 or entry-level Prospex. On that note, Prospex is a great lineup. It has fun watches like the Turtles, and it also has watches (like the Marinemaster and Spring Drive models) that few people would call beaters. |
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It's definitely entry level, close to Seiko 5.
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I have both the SKX007 and SRP581. Love them both. I prefer the SRP581. I've always had a Seiko Monster of some kind or other. It's just a little different.
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I would skip the SKX007 and go for the SRP777.
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Not sure about the movement swap since the chapter rings and crystals are different sizes. I think the dial will fit but not sure about the dial feet, they might be in a slightly different positions. I do know the hands are interchangeable. dP
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I have the yellow one, SKXA35 I think, it's a winner and a lot of cheap fun. It's a regular in the rotation.
Everyone needs an SKX.
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