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You know, I don't understand why more dedicated watch manufacturers don't make watches that look like this but with some actual quality behind them. Why isn't there a classy 39mm automatic Bulova with some Bauhaus styling? I'd pay a good $300 for that, instead they only churn out 44mm monstrosities. Or what about Citizen? Why do 90% of their watches look like they belong on a substitute teacher's wrist? Why do most entry level Tissots look like they pay the gas-guzzler tax? They should take a good look at what these fashion watch companies are doing design-wise and learn from it.

@fweenoe9501

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could look into buying a Junghans Max Bill

@user-et8vm9cc3t

3 жыл бұрын

"substitute teacher" lmao Not even a "proper" teacher... Good point on the design though.

@davidviner4932

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Bering

@tattoofthesun

4 ай бұрын

Dude the amount of absolute GAUDY ASS watches that come like an inch off the wrist from Bulova is just sickening. Too many Mall Specials.

@tattoofthesun

4 ай бұрын

Lmao @ substitute teachers. Hey now come on. More like a guy who wears a JC Pennys shirt they still fit into from high school to a wedding

The first watch I ever really liked was a Skagen. They were my entry into this God-forsaken hobby

@funkmon

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me; I'm a pre Fossil Skagen wearer. I quite like them. I like how thin they are, and even though I have quite nice watches, my Skagens are my beaters.

@johnnybegood9005

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Ben doesn't really know what he has in his hands. The model This is a classic retro model, deliberately having the strap connections which he described as 'perculiar and interesting', this is actually TRADITIONAL way and as such is deliberately chosen. Not a standard Skagen feature. Skagen brand Skagen watches are very well known and respected brand and have been around for a really long time. They are thin and minimalistic, but great quality and durability. I have a 12 years old Skagen, works as well as the first day and looks awesome. People buy it for its unique design.

@yinalanaa6184

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.. glads skagen as my preference option gift during 10yrs service award.. very light watch

@-triumphgt667

3 жыл бұрын

One of my first watches was a Skagen - very slim with a metal bracelet - ideal as it kept perfect time with no attention. It did take me several months to notice the date window though - so small that I needed a magnifying glass to read it! I love slim watches - I have a JLC Ultra thin Master and a Baume and Mercier Riviera Automatic which is the thinnest of the lot.

@christiaaanC7

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! I still have mine

Killing me every time that second hand misses the second markers!

@superviola88

4 жыл бұрын

it looks alrite on my old skagen. wheres my 300$ tissot has that problem.

@JasonTheWatchGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@superviola88 it's the reason I tend to give quartz a miss, can't do it if it's not hitting the mark

@MJFallout

4 жыл бұрын

I hate this not as much as I hate excessive bounce-back on second hands though.

@FajarW.S

4 жыл бұрын

No one cares about that, just wear it n its fine

@stevenkelby2169

3 жыл бұрын

@@FajarW.S Thanks for letting us all know that you're a wanker!

I’ve had a Skagen as my everyday beater for 10 years. They are known to be super slim (even for a quartz) and usually under £100 each. Models and designs are changed every so often however they usually learn towards the minimal Bauhaus style. I think they are a great brand with a history. Edit: Cool

@multipl3

4 жыл бұрын

Bosch is better

@hakansolak2359

Ай бұрын

How we know it is working or not. Becoz it hasn't got second.

The pre-Fossil Skagens are pretty nice and I've never had a problem with my 809XLTTM Titanium. (I had it for almost 10 years) It is one of their best designs, it has won red dot design award in 2011. I don't like most newer Skagens, but I think that one is surely worth checking out!

@eduardoantoniogarciacorrea6332

4 жыл бұрын

The first watch I bought was a pre-fossil skagen, and it last me years, until it got stolen away from me

@rinoldsadiku778

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Teket I bought a titanium about 5 years back. Are they really made of titanium?? I doubt...

@N.Eutered

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed the older Skagen watches where/still are pretty good ❤ Sadly most of the new models aren't anyway near what used to be - in general, one could say Skagen has changed for the worse, some times they still make a nice model though.

@adamteket1461

3 жыл бұрын

@@rinoldsadiku778 yes, they are made of titanium, but only the case, not the strap.

@rinoldsadiku778

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamteket1461 ok got it, thank you for the reply

I have 2 Skagen watches. 10 years old. They look great and are very different from the model you've chosen. Never failed.

unlike DW and other fashion brands, Skagen has actual fashionable designs.

I can't unsee the seconds hand. If you are on budget, Casio is the best.

@MJFallout

4 жыл бұрын

@The Truth How so? Is it not true that Casio offers good quality respectively in every price bracket? Even a sub-$20 Casio will last at least ~5 years with no problems whatsoever: appropriate battery life, appropriate case materials, straps, pushers, they won't break down on you easily. And if you're happier in the $50, $100, $200 brackets, it'll be the same.

@phillipmoodie9071

4 жыл бұрын

@@MJFallout Thoughtful comment. Casio have excellent Marketing Executive staff, who clearly understood that the prime task is to ensure that the Business makes a profit. That's not only done in their Wrist Watch sector, it's done across the Company's entire product range. That's why Casio gets such positive YT reviews. Phil.

@ednammansfield8553

4 жыл бұрын

@The Truth No they are not, they offer good value for money. I own several of them from the cheaper ones to a couple of G-Shocks I own. Casio are the leading brand in electronic watches.

@oneashralph4076

4 жыл бұрын

Casio duro make other quartz watch in shame.$60 for second hand align accurately to the markers

@eleveneleven572

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, for the same price I just bought a Casio Edifice chrono that is very nice considering I go for high end but I wanted a simple daily and it's quality. The second hands spot on too.

The second hand hit the middle of each marker precisely! They should learn to exploit that by adding more markers!

Skagen is a US based company, founded in the US. The couple moved here from Denmark. I received my first Skagen in 2003 after I got out of the army, it's still running. I own 4 of them at this point. I can't speak to the quality of Daniel Wellington but for the price points I've purchased my skagens at, they're worth the money if you like minimalist style watches.

@jonaspao9070

4 жыл бұрын

Which watches do you own?

@johnrodenbaugh200

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonaspao9070 I Skagen, Sieko, Gant, Triwa, Oris, Timex and a Christopher Ward. There are 2 high end watches I've put on my wish list. A moonphase, either a JLC or Glasshute Orig. and a GoS

@hariharansankar3279

3 жыл бұрын

@john rodenbaugh do you mean Skagen is better than DW ?

@Noid1220

3 жыл бұрын

I bought my wife one in 2011 and it's still ticking today. I'm actually surprised of how long it has lasted. Perhaps the build quality has gone down when it was acquired by Fossil in 2012? I dunno but the 2011 watch was a great buy.

@sentm7362

2 жыл бұрын

hariharan sankar want to know the same

Almost bought a Skagen when I first got into watches. Glad I chose a Seiko instead.

That's amongst the worst aligned second hands I've seen, to the point where it looks deliberately aligned in between markers. For better or worse

@wile123456

3 жыл бұрын

That's quartz for you. Best to do is always to get watches without a second hand, can't have a second hand miss the markers if you don't ahve a hand at all 🧐

This one is uncool, the price is quite high for the typo of watch, Skagen has better designs for lower prices

@iltc9734

4 жыл бұрын

True-That. :)

I have to say my experience with Skagen has been very good. Granted, I only own two of their watches but I haven't experienced the QC and finishing issues you highlighted. Perhaps I'm just lucky but I consider them to be a major step above the DWs and MVMTs of this world. I have to agree the strap design on yours is strange. My two use a milanese strap with quick release spring bars and it feels very solid. As for the seconds hand....lol I always go for a small seconds or no seconds design with cheap quartz, so as not to have to deal with dodgy alignment.

I received a Skagen quartz as a gift in 1995. It’s still running well but rarely worn. I believe it was

@Bear_Arms

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, back then they made decent fashion watches. I still have a couple of their watches laying around somewhere.

Have some Skagens from the pre-Fossil days, before I really got into watches. Never had a problem with durability or function. The design back then was less minimalist and, to me, far more interesting. My wife has some and enjoys hers. Thanks for the well balanced vid...looking forward to more!

@BensWatchClub

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Evan!

I had a Skagen Hybrid (Bluetooth linked, sub-dial for notifications from phone, nice little feature to skip tracks on phone when using media player). Paid £75 for it I think - still going strong, build was pleasant for the money. No complaints. A nice stepping stone when coming off a pure smartwatch (Microsoft Band) and led onto 'proper' watches.

I first found Skagen when searching for 'thin watch' on Google back in 2004. I love their design sense, and have forgiven their Fossil ownership as a result. If you collect, or just appreciate, watch designs that reflect creativity, and aren't a slave to only considering Seiko or Swiss movements, there are looks Skagen offers that are great. Ben's critique of the strap reflect more of his biases to the 'typical' than valid criticism. I like the novel lug/strap design. Comparison to Daniel Wellington is laughable -- since Skagen preceeded the DW junk in the market and reflects far better design.

@adamclark7564

2 жыл бұрын

Late response but as a watch repairer ive learnt that these watches, although aesthetically pleasing, are a very bad design from the strap fitment (ben is absolutely right. we are endlessly ordering skagen straps from the fossil group to replace customers old torn straps) and the biggest problem being that the caseback is smaller than the dial size. Meaning that repair becomes very difficult as theres lots of room for extra damages when you have to open up the front of the watch via the crystal to replace the movement etc.

Was about to buy this watch for 60 euros. Seems a bit of a better deal at that price, but glad I didnt in the end. Rather have a Seiko 5 for a bit more. :)

@superviola88

4 жыл бұрын

too each his own, but i find seiko 5 ugly (can they remove that "5" branding for goodness sake). whereas skagen has the attactive bahaus design

@olias2716

4 жыл бұрын

make that a made in japan version....and you can`t go wrong.....

@mstelios4259

4 жыл бұрын

If you like the Skagen design go for it. I'd rather have a nice quartz watch than a cheap mechanical. Except of course if you don't care for time telling. Cheap mechanical watches are a marketing trick.

I got 2 Skagen on my collection, the first one was opened to replace the battery and would never close back due to imperfection on the bezel, the second one has been a everyday use for 2 years now and still looks good. after 2 battery replacements and some polish work it still looks brand new. I do thinks is a good watch, sleek, and elegant, but I wouldn't pay too much for them either.

A good and very fair minded review. I confess I have bought a couple of the older ones as gifts, but its a niche. They are not something that will be an heirloom, or go swimming with you, or that you can gaze at and ponder enjoying the workmanship ( (which I can do with my Victorinox despite it being quartz), but for a pretty, minimalist, Bauhaus style design gift, they are good if you can get them well under 100 AUD. Of course if you are about to parachute somewhere east of Kandahar, one chooses a Casio G Shock or a Vostok Amphibia. :)

This exact watch is my first watch. Loved it. Surprisingly, the strap holes used to attach the strap to the watch weren't the first part to go, the genuine leather is actually just a layer of leather that split apart after 3 years

Just a Dane passing by. When pronouncing Skagen, you don't say the G/it's silent, so it's pronounced Skaen if you wanna say it the Danish/"the right way".

@dritzzdarkwood4727

3 жыл бұрын

Continiously Edit: Skagen is the tip of Jutland near Kattegat(for Vikings series fans out there)

Lovely video, I think it's really important to talk/educate about the disadvantages of some of these fashion brands and talk about the better, more affordable and more heritage pieces you can get from companies such as seiko for example. On a side note, I've been watching the likes of you and some other Watch You tubers and its inspired me to make a channel of my own would really appreciate it you ever get the time to give one of my video's a quick look and any pointers/hints on starting out would be greatly appreciated! Great video as always and looking forward to the next one!

I have one and I thought it was great υntil I bought my first decent watch. In fairness, they have a certain aesthetic and they are very light and easy to wear. A good entry to the world of watches.

Picked one of these up for $12. Strap had torn through the little screws. Fixed it with glue and thread reinforcement. This strap type doesn't pivot, so it will conform less to your wrist than a similar 45mm lug-width watch with traditional lugs. The glass on mine is scratched, but not easy to replace. Despite the snapback for battery access, I think it's a front loader, and there's no easy way to get that crystal out. I suppose I could smash it, or maybe try the air pressure method. And the snapback on these Skagens is super hard to remove, as mentioned in the video! For looks, it's slimmer and sleeker than a Timex weekender, and much quieter too, but less serviceable. I like that it has a date, but the date window is super tiny. As the other commenter said, it was a Danish couple living in the USA that started the brand, all USA owned now, the "Denmark" is just den-marketing. Not bad at $12, any more than that not really worth it unless you love it. Great production as always, thanks for the review!

I have a Skagen Signatur. bought it 15 years ago because it was beautifully simple and very slim. I have no reason to regret it and would recommend it as a dress watch any day.

I have an automatic Skagen. I've had it for over 15 years and it has never missed a beat!!!

@nova3530onyt

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one, hope it was worth it. My 1st watch buy. I do love the design I purchased💙

I just replaced the battery on my daughter-in-law's Skagen SKW 2151. The quartz movement is in fact a Japanese Miyota Super GL30 (at least on this model).

-Okay, how long did that take? -Other man looks at his skagen watch, " 2 minutes and 10.5 seconds".

Definitely recommend the Sternglas quartz - super slim, light and a really comfortable strap that seems to be made of really decent leather. Oh, and domed sapphire. Keeps time well, as you'd expect from the Ronda movement. All in all, happy. If you need a second hand it doesn't have that - it doesn't bother me!

I love my Skagen watch, I got it for Christmas and it’s the most comfortable watch I’ve owned so far

Remember looking at Skagen watches in the Copenhagen airport during one of my transits from Beijing to Paris

I am a skagen collector past 20+ years. I love them.

I have six Skagen watches. They are all decent time keepers and they look sleek. Personally I can't fault them

Since I went to Copenhagen on a trip just over 3 years ago I wanted a Skagen watch as a souvenir. They're all about style. They looked over-priced in Denmark so I didn't get one. Last December, in a watch clearance shop in Swindon UK I bought a GBP159 Skagen "Melbe" with day and date and metal mesh bracelet reduced to just GBP39. At that price it was an excellent buy, so slim, light and fits my small wrist perfectly. It's good at time-keeping too. I'm very happy with mine and at that price, it was basically a give-away

Uncool. You could go Timex or Casio for cheaper, or upgrade to Citizen or Seiko for a bit more.

@68404

4 жыл бұрын

Timex is the epitome of uncool.

@enriquesb1528

4 жыл бұрын

And yet this looks so much better

@standardnnn6064

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda like Timex designs, though Casio makes more durable models for less money. Nowadays i go for ultra dirt cheap China brands. Abuse it like crazy and they still go on. If it stops, i have a few more in my drawer.

Bro sick vid. Again, you don’t get the recognition you deserve. Should have 500k subs

@samuelmedina6699

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

Skagen started it all for me. I still have the 806XLTBN titanium I bought as a grad student when I was struggling and couldn't afford anything. It means the same to me as a few of the grails I've acquired along the way.

Great video! This is my first time hearing of this brand.

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm

4 жыл бұрын

This brand has been around for a long time. They were really popular in the mid-90’s. I picked one up for my occasional-wear-dress-watch. I had a small collection then. It lasted for a few years so I got my use out of it I suppose. They’re the same now as they were then… And I’m seeing price is right around $90 US...At that price you’re getting a OK quality fashion watch. One thing I will say is that they’re nicer and far better quality than a Daniel Wellington or MVMT watch(GARBAGE)!...If you want a minimalist quarts watch For a reasonable price I don’t think it’s a bad choice...I’d vote cool. Thanks Ben for another fun review!

I love Skagen brand. The most important factor for me is that they are nickel-free. No skin irritation, and very elegant. Terrific brand.

the shot at 6:44 is so cool

My wife loves her Skagen watch I bought her in 2011. It's still ticking today. She loves the minimalist design and it's really sturdy for a thin watch. I dunno about the build quality after it was acquired by Fossil in 2012 though but the one I bought is a really great buy.

I got one second hand for $48. Great buy, with a design and color scheme that I could not get from Japan.

The case backs on these are amazingly difficult to open and reclose. I have removed backs on literally hundreds of different types of watches and these hold the crown for the hardest to deal with. You have to be very careful replacing the back too so you don't crack the crystal. The bands do hold up reasonably well. There are also versions that use a quick release strap.

Ben, I purchased the Skagen 233XXLRLB, black dial, rose gold case and hands, in January of 2013 for 66 USD. And this because I was tired of pulling out a phone when walking to the train station. Being rather naive, I showered with the watch daily which eventually destroyed the screw-in leather strap. And I'd pay about 30 USD for a Skagen replacement--if I can find one. Love the Skagen design, especially the thin case. Still wearing this watch with the thin leather upper being the only part of the band left. Cool. Cheers.

I've had nothing but good service from Skagen watches. I think they are the best looking watches on the market at their price points, by a wide margin.

My first watch I bought from a department store was Skagen and I've grown to like the brand through the years. I am a computer IT guy and my hands need to fit into small computers, so I like the thin watches. I must have a dozen Skagen watches by now. Other than replacing batteries I've never had a problem with any of them.

I bought mine in 96. I loved the minimalist style and mesh bracelet. Still runs great. It’s a smaller case diameter so my son wears it now. Still looks great too. (Btw in Denmark the g is silent)

Nice review. As long as you can get the watch at the right price its alright.

Great rundown of the details and features. I've got a few Skagens (definitely paid less than what the MRP was on the video) and all have been reliable and overall, pretty durable. And as he said: they look great. If anything they "look" far more expensive than they are, though that's not why I buy them: It's the clutter-free minimalist styling, and thin profile that is the appeal.

My Titanium Skagen is fantastic. The strap is very easy to change and the fit and finish is great.

I had this one for years and gave it to my daughter. She wears it all the time. The band has come into a nice patina and darkened nicely. No problems with anything so far. thumbs up here. Incidentally, my son bought me a Fossil last year and its almost the same thickness etc. but in blue face. Good too for the price.

I got a Skagen in the mid 00s as my first "adult watch". I loved the minimal design, light and flat built and fine milanese band. It probably was the piece that got me into watches. I wrote a design study on it for a school assignment back then and have been interested in watch design ever since. Unfortunately the glass broke at some point and I broke the band.

Nice hair Ben!

I always liked your take on the watches that are on the affordable (and not only) section and not taking the path of being kind to the review. As for this one personally I'd probably put it on the garbage side of the wall because although the strap is quite interesting the way is set up it just seems so disencouraging to trust, the fact that you don't have the ability to know what the exact movement is (let alone to even say replace the battery), the fact that the second hand does not align is a definite reason to put it on that side of the wall. Also the price too. I guess it takes a serious research to find something on that range and even if you end up paying slightly more at least you'd get something far more better. Anyways. Keep it up Ben.

Finally someone who talks honestly about these fashion watches and tells it straight: IF you get them for 50 $/€, they're fine. Just don't pay them retail price and don't expect 'em to last forever.

I have five Skagen watches, none of which have the screw-attached strap. I'm not sure why he's focused on this particular model. They are affordable, minimalist and modern. Great watches for those of us who have no desire to own a Rolex.

Had one a while back, the time started to get erratic and the the strap split and to buy a new one was about the same price as a whole new watch. Designed to be disposable. I like the size on mine tho, 37mm and only 6mm thick. I wish more watchmakers would opt for smaller and thinner

I had one from pre-Fossil era. On the caseback it was stated that movement was Japanese, Miyota very probably. It was a decent one for the price.

I've got two Skagens, a blue dial chrono with a similar band to this one, and a "dive-style" blue/black combo (to it's credit it does have a screw down case back and crown). The lume is crap, but the second hand on both hit their markers and given their slim profile are just comfortable to wear. I picked them both up at killer deals on sale, the chrono for $15 and the diver for $25, and at those prices it's hard to argue against. The chrono is also among the few times I've gotten a compliment on a watch, over watches many times them in value, so there's that I guess lol.

I looked into how to say Skagen and I believe it's - Skayin - like "stay in". I liked these watches a lot before I knew about watches. First I saw of them was in the Harrington Catalog as a really thin watch. Enticing pieces.

I must say, I discovered that Braun also had watches after seeing some of your videos. 😅 That second hand... Is very accurate, it's pointing right in the middle of the half... Pretty impressive.

Have pre fossil skagen and it is excellent. I still buy skagens as gifts for friends/family, they all love it. You should have reviewed the mesh band skagen

You should review the Welly Merck with Swiss movement and sapphire glass on Amazon. I’m really curious to hear your thoughts on it.

My wife purchased me a Skagen back in 2007 when I got back from Iraq. I still have it. It's a titanium. She has one as well when they used actual diamonds.

Quick note, the brands founder was from Denmark but was living in the US at the time they established the company so it was technically an American company. I bought a Skagen in 2006 prior to the Fossil acquisition, I was in my early 20s and it was one of the first watches I ever bought myself. Bottom line up front, it's not complete garbage but I would not buy another from them. I paid just under $100 US and I still have it today. It's a black painted (powder coated maybe?) titanium 37mm case with a black metal mesh bracelet, reference number T233XLTMN. The quality is average at best, much like the current model in the video the second hand does not align on the second markers and over time the black paint has begun to wear off of the bracelet though only slightly. The paint has rubbed off of the clasp significantly. The case back is extremely difficult to open and I also scratched the watch attempting to change the battery. The back lists only "Japan Quartz Movement". It seems over time and after the acquisition very little has changed. the watch still functions as well as it ever did so I would not call it a rip-off or garbage but I would also not recommend it as a first choice. Having owned this watch for roughly 15 years i can say that you can probably feel safe buying one with the expectation that it will not stop working within a year or two, but I wouldn't pay more than maybe $75 at the most. What they ask for as their MSRP is ridiculous. This would be a safe bet to buy discounted through a third party as long as you know it's a legit sale. Honestly though, there's better out there for the money.

I purchased quite a few of these watches in the (late 80s early 90s ?) At that time, they had many different designs and the watch cases ranged from 34mm to 38mm. Their price point was around $100 and the affordable option to Movado. I even have a few of their automatic watches, they were good affordable watches. Unfortunately, they're still chasing after Movado.

You sound like one of the characters from "Numberjacks". Good videos.👍

I can speak on the durability of the straps Ben. I once owned a Skagen Ancher with a black leather strap. While my wrist is not too wide, the strap simply broke off of the watch case from the point where it was screwed down after two months of daily use. Fair to say, that was my first and last Skagen watch. As you stated in the video, this is probably a tactic to get customers to spend more money on their in-house straps, which are advertised quite prominently on their website.

I bought a limit super slim a couple of years ago for under £10 the rrp on the box was £39.99,and its pretty decent,second hand hits all the marks back comes off easily for new battery and strap easily replaceable with conventional spring bars.looked on as a bit of an old man's brand but have upped their game recently with some more modern designs.

A real shame that Casio Sapphire is discontinued. Brilliant looking quality watch.

Ben's Watch Club The straps held by grub screws is a definite weakness. I have a chronograph I bought used for very little money just as a curiosity, the slightly domed crystal was under great pressure internally so it shattered itself, which was suitably rectified. The lugs have closed ends (a point you made about the reviewed model) so there's a little "step" at each corner of the strap, and the strap is proprietary: blue rubber with steel insert. The rubber basically crumbled, I contacted the manufacturer and they said they no longer produce replacement straps, and the model was not supported anymore. I guess eventually I will make a custom strap for it.

Ben, can you make a video of your own personal collection?

I just looked up a video on changing a skagen battery and the guy just used a knife under the protruding part to lift it off. No unscrewing or anything. I guess you already know that but I thought I’d comment just in case. I actually got a skagen on a mesh bracelet as a present over ten years ago. I was skeptical at for but I’ve worn it a lot and still got it. I just get my local jeweller to do the battery changes.

First watch I bought was a skagen. I hit the lotto on it, accurate to within a second between the 6 month dst changes

When I first saw this brand I Thought it appealed to me, but since I have become more watch savvy it just does nothing for me. I have a 20 year old Seiko quartz that is very thin. This makes it my go to watch for dress occasions. Great review though I’m not sure that it changed my mind in any way.

I purchased Skagen 15 years ago and still it’s the same …hands down best watch

You’re right- “leather” straps worn out very quickly, but not the screw ends, but where they buckle. Bought it for nice THIN profile! Got lots of compliments ~ until the thin crystal glass was cracked! Didn’t even notice that I must have knocked it somewhere. Too bad, I liked it .

I liked mine. (But I bought mine for $75? in maybe the late ‘90s.) As you said, for the minimalist design aspects and thin profile, although mine came with a more typical folding metal band. I’m definitely a person who’s always liked the Bauhaus minimalist aesthetic. As for Casios, I used to have digital watches as a kid during the ‘80s, and one of them might have been a simple Casio. I wasn’t aware Skagen were even still around, let alone acquired by Fossil, but they’re, as you say, a very simple dress watch (and I can attest to them being barely splash/rain-proof as I think the main reason mine ultimately failed was getting waterlogged, from under normal tap water flow, no less. I think I eventually tossed mine after a single battery change because of rust/corrosion inside because of the water and no longer functioning correctly (the hands kept getting stuck at spots), as well as various nicks and scratches to the case and glass it accumulated.

I own the same model reviewed. Loved the look of it when purchased. Disappointed after strap started to smell after a year, was difficult to find a decent replacement at a reasonable price. The circle detail around the date window fell off after two years and floated around the dial until I popped off the crystal to remove it. Caseback was easy to pop off to replace battery but impossible to get back on without a press (damaged after a few attempts with a DIY press...some jewelers refused to touch it until I found one who was able to get it back on). Figure once the new batteries die this piece of junk is going in the back of a drawer. I have $3 street market watches that have run longer with no issues and better design.

Fantastic designs from Skagen! Just wish they put in a TAD more effort! 50m resistance and a bit better build quality isn't too much to ask

I bought one of their watches back in 2017, model 809xltbn. It looks really pretty with it's blue dial and black coated titanium case and has a nice black metal mesh strap. But the downside is that it's not very legible, the print is too small and it's hard to read the time in bright sunlight. And when you're setting the time the hands move one way or the other, it's hard to set it perfectly. And of course the second hand misses the marks quite often. I paid a whopping 210€ for it, but the retailers do have quite a hefty margin here where i live. It was my first and last fashion watch, it looks kinda cool, but that's about it. I've learned my lesson since then and i'm now cemented at Seiko.

I have a Skagen watch that I bought around 2005 for about $80. It has a blue dial and 34mm titanium case with a stainless steel mesh bracelet. The movement is a Japanese quartz. What really caught my eye was the blue dial and the very slim profile. At that time, there simply was no other watch like it as far as I could see. It is very light weight and almost feels like there's nothing on the wrist when I wear it. I have gotten lots of compliments from people when I wore it. There is a deep scratch on the case, which probably means Skagen used grade 2 titanium. Overall, I am really happy with it. I don't wear it much any more simply because I've just out grown this style. What surprises me is that Skagen still makes many watches in this exact style after so many years. The case sizes are larger but the overall shape, build, and styling are identical as far as I can see. There are only minor styling differences on the dial.

I bought a Skagen titanium in the late 90s along with some nice shoes and a prime briefcase for a new job I signed for my first executive contract.

Replacment bands are readily available. I have no trouble removing the case backs. I've had to change many skagen batteries over the years. The trick is to use a chisel - yes, really. They're very sharp and will bite the lip and have lots of leverage. I have many high end watches too but love how slim these are and how they hug your wrist. Some are more "huggy" than others.

@iancurrie8844

Жыл бұрын

I should have mentioned that I had a favorite and wore it every day for years. The leather actually wore in quite well to a lovely patina. I think some of your assumptions here are in error.

But "Skagen" does sound kind of cool, luxurious and exotic, no? ;-)

@phillipmoodie9071

4 жыл бұрын

@Joey. I think that is a relevant comment. In Australia the brand has been sold through inner city Lifestyle stores for at least the last 30 years. I remember that because the watch displays always caught my eye. Phil.

@gianniwasabi

4 жыл бұрын

In Italy, definitely not.... Sounds like you shat yourself.

@Alagathevictor

4 жыл бұрын

gianniwasabi You should go to the town of Skagen in Denmark and tell people that

@VacuumJockey

4 жыл бұрын

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@dralzgamer2354

4 жыл бұрын

No, A.Lange & Söhne sounds cool, luxurious and exotic

I purchased two Skagen watches when they were in a sale so had quite a good reduction on them. I have found with them though they are not as good quality as a Seiko or even a Casio analogue watch. On mine the sweep hand doesn't often line up with the minute markers whereas my Casio at around £29 lines up perfectly and the Casio is exceptional quality in comparison. The designs of the Skagen looks good but not of good quality in my own experience with mine. As a rating for this watch I would give it a COOL for the design but definately ICE COLD on quality and price. Thanks Ben for this review.

I have a few Skagens. Grew up when businessmen wore minimalist watches and not watches that resemble chunky Christmas trees or combat watches. I wore a tux and top hat last Friday to a dance. Didn't have to bear a Rolex and did not want to wear a digital dive watch. The replacement leather bands are limited though.

I got a pre-Fossil Skagen rectangular case which was touted as a super thin quartz. I think it was sold by Sharper Image or Hammacher lol. Was way before I knew anything about watches...

I own a couple of early Skagen chronos - early 90s, 37ish mm? - that are still working to this day. Interesting point: I met a tourist once from Denmark who quickly corrected me when I asked him about my "Skagg-in" watch... "SKANE," he said, "It's pronounced, 'SKANE.' " 😉

Hi Ben, really like your videos since it's one of the few watch review channels that are not snobby and are relatable. I saw a brand that has very similar style to these Skagen watches on Amazon, I believe it's called Bering. They have a solar line that look like almost the same style as the Skagen solar line, except they are a bit more expensive, about $30-$50 depending on the watch, but they come with sapphire crystal instead of mineral glass. Can you do a review of one of these?

@hifi-enthusiast

7 ай бұрын

Bering are, just as Skagen, a popular department store brand here in Germany. They seem to offer similar value as Skagen or maybe slightly better due to sapphire crystal. I think Bering have some decent designs too.

I was able to get the back off my Skagen, it did require me to remove the band first before prying the back off. The inner mechanics are quite small and are held in a plastic frame inside the watch.

Yeah, I bought a Skagen early in my watch obsession. I was attracted to the stylish minimalist dial design. Sadly, I found the proprietary grains-of-rice strap was not really replaceable, and was way too short for my 7 3/4 inch wrist. At the time it wasn't returnable, so it sits in a drawer unworn. The dial designs are fine for such a cheap watch, but the weird, non-standard straps are a deal killer.

.. I just got one for $35 .. SKW6649 .. quartz, very good lume, mesh stainless steel strap .. love the orange vibes

My wife's one I got her has a silicone strap with spring bars and quick release lugs. She's very happy with it for the £60 I paid. I like the mens titanium on mesh bracelet. I wasn't sure where they were made as it says Denmark but I doubted that. I like the shape and slimness.

I work for a watch repair company and the strap is manufactured with a small metal plate in the screw base end, on AVG we find the strap gets replaced every 2 year, but are more half the cost of the watch. The movement is a Miyota.

The Skagen titanium watches are durable and can take a beating. They're nice looking, they are ultra thin, they have Japanese Miyota movements, and I get many compliments on them. I have been wearing them for 15 years, I never think of taking the Skagen off before working on machinery, and they polish up great with a Dremel tool. Say what you like, I'm wearing one now and loving it. And should I trash this one they are cheap to buy on the net. My other watches (which were gifts) are a Rolex gold and stainless, and a Maruice LaCroix stainless steel with and ETA movement.

for £100 watch I wouldn't expect it to last forever. If I get two years out of it I'd be happy. It actually a beautiful item to both wear and look at.