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Ed Rooney · 17 January 2009, 05:50 AM

I just took delivery of an SKX007. I'm impressed.

moby33 · 17 January 2009, 06:14 AM

Congrats. If Omega is known as one of the best 'Bang for your Buck' brands, then I think Seiko should be known as the best 'C4 Explosion for your Buck'. Seiko's are truly amazing watches IMO and the build quality blows me away when you consider their overall price point. Seiko's are usually my first recommendation to people looking to get a built-proof automatic divers watch but don't want to break the bank. Congrats again on a great choice...now lets see some pics!!!

moby33 · 17 January 2009, 06:16 AM

Plus, you get the day & date feature!

What's not to love!

Ed Rooney · 17 January 2009, 07:49 AM

Matte dial, red print, applied indices....what's not to like? It's a poor man's red sub!

moby33 · 17 January 2009, 08:20 AM

Exactly. And the action/feel of the bezel mechanism has always blown me away...it feels like something that you would expect to find on a watch costing a couple thousand, not a couple hundred!

Ed Rooney · 17 January 2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

Exactly. And the action/feel of the bezel mechanism has always blown me away...it feels like something that you would expect to find on a watch costing a couple thousand, not a couple hundred!

The bezel feel is perfect.

It's definitely going to get some salt water time.

If you guys don't have a Seiko SKX diver to go along with your Rolex(es), definitely get one. This watch is the real deal.

mretzloff · 17 January 2009, 11:52 AM

It looks nice. I see it says "automatic" on the dial. Is it an automatic mechanical watch?

Ed Rooney · 17 January 2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mretzloff

It looks nice. I see it says "automatic" on the dial. Is it an automatic mechanical watch?

Yes, it is a non-hacking, non-handwinding automatic.

http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/

mretzloff · 17 January 2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Yes, it is a non-hacking, non-handwinding automatic.

http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/

That's cool. I've always known Seiko watches to last forever. My father bought one for a few dollars thirty years ago and it still runs.

Latrodectus · 17 January 2009, 12:14 PM

Congratulations, the watch looks good!

mfer · 17 January 2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

The bezel feel is perfect.

It's definitely going to get some salt water time.

If you guys don't have a Seiko SKX diver to go along with your Rolex(es), definitely get one. This watch is the real deal.

It does good in salt water. Here is my skx007j in the Caribbean.

mailman · 17 January 2009, 09:24 PM

Congratulations and good luck with it Ed

I love my Seiko diver

Ed Rooney · 18 January 2009, 12:25 AM

I set it to Time.gov 18 hours ago and it is dead on accurate so far.

Duc-904 · 18 January 2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I just took delivery of an SKX007. I'm impressed.

Nice pick up Ed!

A great watch, regardless of price. I can't think of a better bang for the buck watch.

TheDude · 18 January 2009, 12:38 AM

Congrats! You'll probably hate me for showing you this, but you should get some parts from Bill Yao... :)

http://www.mkiiwatches.com/images/se...skx007k_g.html

Ed Rooney · 18 January 2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Congrats! You'll probably hate me for showing you this, but you should get some parts from Bill Yao... :)

http://www.mkiiwatches.com/images/se...skx007k_g.html

I've been thinking about doing a mod or two. I could see a milsub dial and mercedes hands.

chenx15 · 18 January 2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

The bezel feel is perfect.

It's definitely going to get some salt water time.

If you guys don't have a Seiko SKX diver to go along with your Rolex(es), definitely get one. This watch is the real deal.

I have one!!!

and it's 17 years old! it never needed service.

shedlock2000 · 18 January 2009, 10:29 AM

Enjoy in good health friend. theres something i dont get about Seiko, are any of their watches truely mechanical?

Ed Rooney · 18 January 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Enjoy in good health friend. theres something i dont get about Seiko, are any of their watches truely mechanical?

Seiko has a long and proud history of mechanical watchmaking.

It's a regular mechanical automatic, just like my Sea-Dweller.

Ed Rooney · 20 January 2009, 05:30 AM

As a follow-up, I've been playing with straps. So far my favorite is the plain-jane black Maratec NATO. Maybe if the stock rubber strap softens up I will use it.

cody p · 20 January 2009, 05:42 AM

i read somewhere that people shape the rubber strap by boiling it.

17 January 2009, 05:50 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	New Seiko in the Family I just took delivery of an SKX007. I'm impressed.

17 January 2009, 11:52 AM	#7
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	It looks nice. I see it says "automatic" on the dial. Is it an automatic mechanical watch? __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

17 January 2009, 12:14 PM	#10
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,999	Congratulations, the watch looks good! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

17 January 2009, 09:24 PM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Congratulations and good luck with it Ed I love my Seiko diver __________________ JJ

18 January 2009, 10:29 AM	#18
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Enjoy in good health friend. theres something i dont get about Seiko, are any of their watches truely mechanical? __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

17 January 2009, 06:14 AM	#2
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Congrats. If Omega is known as one of the best 'Bang for your Buck' brands, then I think Seiko should be known as the best 'C4 Explosion for your Buck'. Seiko's are truly amazing watches IMO and the build quality blows me away when you consider their overall price point. Seiko's are usually my first recommendation to people looking to get a built-proof automatic divers watch but don't want to break the bank. Congrats again on a great choice...now lets see some pics!!!

17 January 2009, 06:16 AM	#3
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Plus, you get the day & date feature! What's not to love!

17 January 2009, 08:20 AM	#5
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Exactly. And the action/feel of the bezel mechanism has always blown me away...it feels like something that you would expect to find on a watch costing a couple thousand, not a couple hundred!

18 January 2009, 12:25 AM	#13
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I set it to Time.gov 18 hours ago and it is dead on accurate so far.

18 January 2009, 12:38 AM	#15
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Congrats! You'll probably hate me for showing you this, but you should get some parts from Bill Yao... :) http://www.mkiiwatches.com/images/se...skx007k_g.html

20 January 2009, 05:30 AM	#20
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	As a follow-up, I've been playing with straps. So far my favorite is the plain-jane black Maratec NATO. Maybe if the stock rubber strap softens up I will use it.

20 January 2009, 05:42 AM	#21
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i read somewhere that people shape the rubber strap by boiling it.

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