I like the SKX because it reminds me of myself. Deeply flawed.

@francescofouche5843

5 жыл бұрын

This comment deserves more love

@Robert-ug5hx

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on this piece its a terrible watch looking at the specs but I have several skx,s for all of its flaws tour correct seiko got it right

@AleksiJoensuu

4 жыл бұрын

We all hope we're something special despite our deep flaws...

@StinkyTits

3 жыл бұрын

The price on this watch has blown up so much lol

@unsuspiciouschair4501

3 жыл бұрын

@@StinkyTits you can get it preowned for a decent price

I would love to see a Grand Seiko version of the SKX. Same shape and look, but way better materials, finishing, movement and quality control.

@liamboncodin1785

5 жыл бұрын

As much as id love that to happen, i doubt gs would donit since they like to make ridiculously large sports watches

@eusupporter8438

5 жыл бұрын

@ Jedidiah Smith agree

@Eeeeeric416

5 жыл бұрын

That's basically the Marinemaster.

@alurbanski1524

5 жыл бұрын

That can't work. By virtue of it being a Grand Seiko, the charm of the simple SKX is lost.

@davidbeauchamp5445

5 жыл бұрын

@@Eeeeeric416 I love my marinemaster

The Seiko SKX being my first mechanical dive watch reminds me of my first car. It was pretty old, and not everyone thought very highly of it.. But it got me into driving. It got me into modifying. It taught me the basics of mechanics and also the fundamentals of driving etiquette. I kept that old 960 for years and had lots of fun with it. I hope my SKX serves me just as well. From a Volvo driver to a Seiko diver. Take care.

The SKX is the AK47 of the watch world. Loose tolerances, inaccurate, inexpensive, but uber reliable and a design icon. Except the SKX can’t kill people... as far as I know.

@johntonelli5930

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect analogy if the Vostok Amphibia didn't exist!

@trevillyan5515

5 жыл бұрын

I would say the SKX would be the AR of the watch world. Due to it's modularity and commonality. The Vostok is definitely the AK

@lucioledizerot196

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you could kill someone with it if you wanted to

@Thesupermanning

5 жыл бұрын

Luciole Dizerot James Bond certainly could!

@Thesupermanning

5 жыл бұрын

TrEVILlyan 95 being that they are both Russian... makes sense

I think this is one of the most balanced monographs about the pros and cons of the SKX that I've ever seen. Well done, Fed! I have two of them, a 007 and a 009. They are just okay -- not great, but not terrible either. Neither is very accurate (+30 to 45 seconds a day) and both have misaligned chapter rings. I also think it wears too small for my personal tastes on my 7-1/4 inch wrist and much prefer the Turtle. To me, the twenty-five year-old SKX is a watch in desperate need of an upgrade. The 7S26 was a decent budget automatic movement when it was introduced in the mid-90s, but today we should expect hacking and hand-winding, which the 4R36 easily provides in the Turtle, Samurai, and even some Seiko 5 watches. I don't mind the inexpensive jubilee bracelet but my Gen 2 Monster had solid end-links, and this too can be easily made for the SKX series if Seiko wishes to. I agree that the Watch Enthusiast world goes gaga over this watch, and a lot of that is overheated hype. It looks good, is ISO-certified, has killer lume, had a huge aftermarket market for accessories and modding, and costs around $200. That makes it a solid recommendation for anyone wishing to dip their toes in the world of automatic watches. But the competition from Orient and all the micro-brands are nipping at the SKX's heels and I for one would love to see them issue a Gen 2 with the improvements mentioned above.

@jackforgach1637

5 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget who owns Orient.

@Lee_K_5555

5 жыл бұрын

Jack, that would be Seiko Epson, a huge conglomerate that allows Seiko and Orient to operate completely independently of each other. There is no technology or manufacturing sharing between the two sub-companies. For all business operations, they are competitors.

@jackforgach1637

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lee_K_5555 You're correct sir , Although Orient did use Seiko movements at one point in time as have other companies. I still find it interesting that Seiko Epson are the parent company of Orient. Not sure if folks are aware of this.

Hacking and handwinding are more useful when you begin having more than one watch

@qnxuxamasesalminger

5 жыл бұрын

@@MPD90 I had a Seiko 5 during 6 years, hacking is a lot more convenient than shaking.

@qnxuxamasesalminger

5 жыл бұрын

@@MPD90 Yes mate! Also is more effective. Besides hacking is more convenient

@qnxuxamasesalminger

5 жыл бұрын

@@MPD90 yes, my bad, I had handwinding in mind

@gregsolovieff6711

5 жыл бұрын

Mike D Agreed

@robertspinks835

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Alminger exactly pretty much only time you need it.

I own 50 watches from $9 to 15k and this is one of my favorite of all time! On wrist easy 2x a week...I just reach for it...I love it! You the man, you nailed this review....

I love my SKX 007 because b * A true beater * Reasonable accurate * Lume, lume, lume * Comfortable on leather * Looks great * Makes me smile * 11 year history with me Thanks for a good look at SKX.

Dear god, thank you Fed! I’m so tired of people saying their watch runs +/- , “we’ll within COSC”, without putting the damn thing on a timegrapher. They are awful on a timegrapher. They’re erratic, have horrible positional variance and are unrefined and unadjusted.. And while we’re discussing it, no Seiko movement (not including the 8L series) compares to an ETA 2824. Saying that, I love them (skx) as well. But I don’t blindly love them. Some fanboys can’t be objective, which is unfortunate. Looking at my SKX right now. Holds its place next to my Submariner and other pieces.

@garretthu2466

5 жыл бұрын

Sean M. Agree, who the heck cares as long as you’re not late to meetings in which case I set my time a few minutes fast anyways. If you got to live your life by the second then get a Grand Seiko Quartz.

@strapped2time

5 жыл бұрын

Garrett Hu lol. I hear ya. I don’t live my life to the second, but I do appreciate the work put into a movement that can stay within 5 seconds in any position. That’s superb watchmaking. It’s a wonderful art form and there’s nothing wrong with enjoying it. But a Seiko 7S, 4R, or 6R don’t fall in that category. And that’s fine. But no one should pretend it does. There’s a place for both. There’s also a place for a good quartz... that place is a lot smaller... but it’s there. 😂

@jacc88888

5 жыл бұрын

Positional variance is largely irrelevant if the on-wrist accuracy is acceptable....The advantage of many Seiko movements over ETAs apart from their initial lower price is their robustness and cheaper upkeep : they need servicing less often because they are a simpler, lower-beat movement. I'm not saying they are better, they're not but they do still have some advantages.

@DonaldPerley

5 жыл бұрын

FWIW, my Seiko 5 (7s36) if worn full time on the wrist, has a pretty tight variance of well under 1 second/day. That is to say it may have a base error of +3 s/day, and over a week, each day will be between +2 and +4, mostly between +2.5 and +3.5. I'm sure it will go a bit faster or slower with position, but *on my wrist* the time in each position seems statistically pretty consistent. That said, the base error rate (averaged over a week or 2) has drifted over time, always towards the minus. When new, I was getting +4 seconds/day. Now, 6 months later, It's running about -5. I did have a few weeks in the middle with a blissful 0 +/-1. I don't know if it will keep drifting slower and slower from month to month or if it will eventually stabilize. Checking was done with the Watchcheck app, so each day's check is +/- the precision with which I can hit the button as the second hand crosses 12.

@jacc88888

5 жыл бұрын

@@DonaldPerley Yes, I would say that all of those variables are perfectly acceptable for everyday use. People harp on about the terrible positional discrepancies of the 7s26 but as many users prove this is largely irrelevant compared to on-wrist accuracy which as you, I, and many other owners can testify to is often remarkably consistent from day to day. Of course the 7s26 will never meet COSC standards but then again neither do the majority of Swiss watches.

Very well put Fed! One of my favorite videos you’ve done!

Got my misaligned 009 skx a couple weeks ago, but I got a bonus. A nice big fat blue fiber underneath the hands and above the dial on the 12 position. Thanks you seiko QC A very rare watch indeed.

Don’t care about hacking, don’t care about accuracy, don’t care about no hand wind. I care about the aesthetic which I love

@Shlomo8561

5 жыл бұрын

bngr bngr lol the no hands version, i can still imagine some seiko fans will buy a Skx with no hands

@chrissearle23

5 жыл бұрын

That’s going abit far, but... maybe worth a try! No really, I don’t need accuracy as I’m retired and live in a a very rural part of southern France. My SKXs start up instantly on a little shaking and personally I just love the look, but with hands if it’s all the same to you....

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Searle Agreed! I back-hack now and then for the fun of it...handwinding not an issue when it seldom comes off the wrist👍

I’m sure it’s been said before but here goes, The SKX is the Mazda Miata (MX-5) of watches. You won’t appreciate it until you own it. And I own a ‘99 Anniversary Edition Miata.

You've missed quite a few objective benefits here. 1.The lume is excellent 2. The watch is tank tough 3. Day/date feature 4. In spite of no hw with the seiko magic lever system it gets going with a flick of the wrist 5. Longevity without servicing 6. High dial contrast makes for excellent at a glance legibility

@clockinwatches

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!

@jamesgmac2258

4 жыл бұрын

And you can get it adjusted, and make a few mods...

@insaaanestuff

4 жыл бұрын

The lume sucks

Very well thought out, Fed. Thank you!

What an excellent honest video. Good to see this. Even with a lot of shortcomings the total package still works.

Thank you Fed! Finally honesty overall ☺ love you man

Any watch that makes you smile is the best watch. I get the same feeling every time I put on my Flightmaster.

Had an SKX009, enjoyed it for its utilitarian purpose and looks. In the end it was not getting wrist time vs others, and I found it a good home. Btw Fed - like the shirt, good alternative to the BB polos. Saluti e buon fin di settimana.

Good vid Fed, I’ll probably check out Watches & Wonders shortly

Nice video Fred. I like the way you present the pros and cons. I want to hear your opinion about watches. That’s what it’s all about.

Great video thank you Federico! I sold mine mainly due to manual wind, I need to fully wind my watch before diving, a bit paranoid about that, so no manual wind is kinda deal breaker, although I really liked my SKX.

Hey. Are the quality control issues the same with the more expensive PADI version?

Most people do not buy and choose watches using the brain instead they use the heart... on how they feel and get attached emotionally to their piece of horology... just saying... tnx... 😍😉😎

We done Federico. An honest and straight forward piece. Thank you.

Does anyone know what wrist size Federico is?

Love my SKX009! Federico, what do you think about current Seiko Samurai?

The SKX is a mid 90s recreational dive watch. It is a tool watch, that was designed to do a job. Seikos first 200m certified recreational diver. A watch that has been in production unchanged for over 20 years. Yes by today's standards it is dated. But that is like saying a Rolex Submariner 6538 is a bad watch, because on paper it is. It has a plastic crystal, a low beat 19800 bph movement, no crown guard, a bi-directional bezel, a jangly bracelet, no applied markers and is too small at 38mm. But it is the Rolex everyone wants. As for the Orient Ray being a better watch, the SKX has one of the best dials and hands for legibility. Taken from the 6309 which in turn was based on the Tuna dial. And it's Lumabrite lume is amazing.

@samd.5203

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly the point I was going to make. The only fault I can make is that it's a watch that Seiko should have upgraded over the years. Two decades ago this watch was a masterpiece for the price. Now there are lots of watches near the same price point that are far superior but as far as I'm concerned I still love the skx (jangly bracelet and all). Leave the case alone except add drilled lug holes, Change the movement to a 4R36 and that watch will be freaking awesome for another 20 years.

@fredo1070

5 жыл бұрын

@@samd.5203 But if they upgraded it would no longer be an SKX. And the Turtle has the 4R36 and that costs around $300.

@JeeGee114

5 жыл бұрын

It was already dated with the arrival of the Citizen NY.

@patrickh9937

5 жыл бұрын

Sam D. I’ve said the same thing many times. I’d probably want thicker lume plots, but either way I’d buy that watch and wear it every day.

@johnadams3107

5 жыл бұрын

fredo1070 best comment by far on this topic,great Old School diver that derives part of its charm from being a dinosaur.

Dear Federico , Can you please give your opinion about the HYT watches thanks

Great video Feds!

Finally someone sets the record straight! great video Fed, keep up the good work 👍

What a coincidence you put this video out on the day I put my skx on. You are spot on with the intangibles, I will always own one and have it on rotation.

I recently got my SKX 009 as a gift and I absolutely LOVE it! There is just something about it that’s super charming and the short lug to lug with the cushion case wears so well. I find myself going to it all of the time. I like it way more than I ever thought I would!

Hey fed I was wondering, will you ever buy a casio g shock ?

Real good review so you have gone an earned yourself another sub!. Lucky you

Federico I'm glad you made thise video. I was on the fence about buying a Seiko skx009 or the new Seiko 5 Pepsi

It's one of my favorites as well. I love the look and feel. Mine has the Strapcode Jubilee bracelet and a double sapphire crystal. If it was hacking it would be perfect. Great video, you nailed it. Makes me feel good. 👍🏾

What you have described here is the essence of watch collecting. It's how the watch makes you feel regardless of the price. If you are only buying on price or brand then you are missing the fundamental point of this crazy hobby. Thanks again for your content; you always provide an interesting perspective!

Hi FED... Very informative video and I agree. I like my 007 but it doesn't like me. This watch must LIVE on my watch winder every other day or it stops. Even exchanging it 3 times, it stops working if it's not placed on the winder. Even when I continuously wear it. I can not understand it at all. I'm a fairly active person and can't explain why this happens. So I wear it sparingly and puts it to bed on the winder every night. Thinking about a movement mod to be done. I otherwise really like the watch a lot. Any other suggestions???

Straight savage hahaha, great vid! I actually got my Dad the pepsi as a gift and when it arrived I couldn’t get over how gorgeous it looked! I want one for myself now, he says he gets compliments on it all the time while he’s out, its good to know the cons tho :)

Great video

I totally agree. Despite owning watches from $10 to $10,000, I still love my SKX since I've bought it over 10 years ago. There were a few things I eventually did to improve it: 1) Change out the 7S26 movement into an NH36 with compatible crown to enable hand winding and hacking. 2) Regulate the movement with a timegrapher down to less than 10 sec per day through various positions. 3) Realign the dial, bezel insert and hands to make everything nice looking. 4) Add a couple of smooth seat belt NATO straps, Seiko rubber strap, etc. Bought most things from Aliexpress for less than $100 total and I have an almost perfect watch. Regardless, I know I'll be keeping my SKX009 forever.

I have had an interest in the SKX and have been wanting to purchase one due to the hype, but like you stated when you look at the specs and pricing I really hesitate. I have been looking all over to try one on and see for myself for the feel and presence of the watch to no avail. Do I spend the money for it to be shipped and not liked or spend it on something that makes more sensible cost wise?

Perfect for the price and if there is so much talk about it means something. I love the skx. Nice video Federico. I’m going to see that Corum you mentioned.

How about this one. It’s woefully floored, but you have just gotta love it! 😍 Still in love but not been able to wind it drives me nuts. More smiles per tick than most, irrespective of price. 😀😃😄😁😆

I completely agree with you, I like the way it looks and thats it.

Thank you, great video. Still new to the horology watch game.

Thanks Federico, very good video as usual. Possibly my skx007 is a different one))). The bezel is deadly aligned and the accuracy is within COSC (I had regulated it by myself after I bought it). It is a J model. Comparing with my eta based tag, the skx has never stopped due to power reserve ends when wearing.

As to accuracy, it is not just a matter of attaining it across all six positions; it is a matter of attaining it with low variance (low error fluctuations) and high consistency across the lifespan of the time piece (in all six positions). This can only be achieved with precise, stable and high-quality components, structures, and materials that are way beyond the reach of the SKX's intended market.

Is about charm. Cannot he measured, but is there and makes people like it! Something that’s all you need. Is the little things!

I agree that hat there are better watches out there, but quartz keeps better time than automatic watches do, yet most watch geeks will take an automatic over a quartz every time. I love my SKX because it fits. That rattly band bends in all the right directions, the head fits a lot of wrists just right, and I love the wave on the side of the body. It was the first watch that I totally fell in love with!

My first mechanical watch was the SKX007. I got lucky with the bezel and chapter ring alignment. The accuracy not so much. Gains around 30 to 40 seconds per day. Wonder if I can get the movement regulated? Though it is the lowest end in my collection I still find it a very charming piece.

Thank you for another excellent video Federico. I decided to buy a Turtle instead of the SKX...but now I am thinking of buying an SKX - modded so that I can fix the objective short comings and still have the subjective pleasure of the SKX :)

I've had and loved the SKX but after getting used to finer Swiss movements, I couldn't go back to it. However, I found the best of both worlds with the Seiko 7548. The watch looks almost identical to the SKX, but it has the 7548 quartz movement. This is no ordinary quartz movement, it has is a five jeweled movement with a full metal gear train that is serviceable and adjustable. It is accurate to almost 1/100 of a second per day. According to Spencer Klein, it's perhaps the best 3 hand quartz movement ever and has the same basic architecture as the famous 9F Grand Seiko movement. Plus, I like having quartz in a beater because it's tougher and I can always just pick it up and go when I need it. Best of both worlds, iconic looks of SKX but superb movement. Mine is a birth year and month watch so it's even more special to me.

@3v3ryDayGam3r

5 жыл бұрын

chillwill120 Doesn’t Dr. Brian May wear one of those?

Federico, have you tried to have it adjusted? I have always wondered how a 7S26 or a 4R movement would perform if adjusted/regulated. My 4R PADI turtle is a watch I love but it is also very very unreliable when it comes to time keeping! It went from slow to fast to perfect ... It used to run faster the days I was physically active and slower at night but now it is slow regardless, 20s slow per day. All of that in 1 year of ownership. I would happily spend the money to get it assisted 5 positions but, if the adjustment is unstable, what is the point?

Had my 009 a few years now and wear it mainly as a work watch (engineer for a bearings manufacturer) and while it runs probably around -20 seconds a day it gets proper beat up and in all honesty apart from a few small scratches to the bezel and a couple of marks on the crystal it's holding out pretty well for the price.

I love it. I have SKX009 on Jubilee and SKX on Oyster. It’s great period. It’s an icon it is recognized by any watch collector. I respect your opinion. I have a lot of watches that I bought strictly based on look. Great video

My first "real" watch was an SKX I bought in the Navy. I purchased it in the ship's store and it was the same one the SEALs on board had. I dove in the Red Sea with it during Desert Storm. I beat it and wore it daily for years. After the service I went to college and some scumbag stole it from my room during a party. When I could , I replaced it, still have it, and wear it often. It is accurate, durable, good looking, and iconic. I have several "better" watches, but it still gets plenty of wrist time. It is scratched to hell, has never had a service, and I will not hesitate to wear it swimming or anywhere for that matter. Great watch.

@layneaic2076

3 жыл бұрын

Do u plan to buy again Sir?

Great honest video. I love it mostly because of the looks, and know it is a very reliable watch for the price. But again, the looks is what gets me. I don’t own one but hope one day I will.

Maybe I've just been lucky but my SKX and my old 6309 (same movement) both keep great time, about + or - 5 secs a day. They weren't like that out of the box, had to regulate them myself but they're both steady on that worn or unworn. Great watches.

7:55 "Objectively in my opinion" Awesome 👍👍

@FedericoTalksWatches

5 жыл бұрын

lol mispoke

@andrewkristanto3517

5 жыл бұрын

Post-truth era

I have a watch with a stamped clasp I wear for 5+ years, what’s the issue on stamped clasps? (Asking our of ignorance)

@FedericoTalksWatches

5 жыл бұрын

They just don't feel great. Its not a high quality way to manufacture clasps.

@Shino2600

5 жыл бұрын

Federico Talks Watches agreed

I really like and Love you man! Great mind!

Fanboys just can’t be objective. They’re so-so and good beater watches. Mis-aligned bezels are also a problem on $1200 tunas. It’s a Seiko problem not an skx problem.

I think you are saying that it's more than the sum of its parts. I was amazed to learn that the icon uses the same 7s26 movement as my Seiko 5. Now that"s a watch I"d be interested in your opinion of.

Great video Federico - highlighting many of the reasons I love wearing my Orient Ray II. I think the 'intangibles' are why a lot of us love the watches we love. If I had the $, I'd probably own a Subby, but I'm not sure it'd put the same grin on my face when I put it on. There's something about having an everyday watch that you can love, but not have to overly 'care' about. I think the SKX and Orient fill that hole perfectly for many people - an the choice between them is a purely personal thing. That's with out the fact it's relatively low cost has probably gotten a heck of a lot people into watches who otherwise would have assumed that this had to be a rich mans hobby.

Is there any reason to pay more (about $100 it seems) for the one made inJapanese?

For its price, it WAS great considering its look and ISO rated WR. I paid $170 for it in 2015 and it was my daily beater for almost 3 years before I started buying other watches. After experiencing COSC certified movements with hand winding, it's now become annoying. Only pro now is that my bezel is dead on aligned. That's it. I'm keeping it only because it's not worth selling and it was my first automatic. My timegrapher is showing wildly fluctuating times (from -50 to +63) with several ms beat errors in several positions, yet somehow that's close within the 7S26 specs believe it or not.

@otobotrecords

5 жыл бұрын

Keep it, if it was your first auto! Either regulate it if you have a timegrapher (it's eeeeasy and what can you lose?) or better yet get a NH36, a new crown and stem and put it into that great case. --> re-bond with your first love;)

@Anthonyvo

5 жыл бұрын

@@otobotrecords A mod is definitely in the plans for this year! I'd love an NH36 (or is it 35?) in it.

@Anthonyvo

5 жыл бұрын

Oh and I've tried regulating it. It's better but still fluctuates like crazy. It needs to be serviced, but not worth it for the 7S26, so I see a new movement in its future for sure!

@otobotrecords

5 жыл бұрын

@@Anthonyvo It's NH36 for the day-date version. The trickiest part is putting back the hands (especially the seconds hand) onto the dial. Regarding the regulation, if it fluctuates and has big positional variance, your best bet is to experiment with tiny micro adjustments of the 2nd lever in both directions and see what the timegrapher says about fluctuations each time and how the beat errors change with the adjustments in one or the other direction. But really, a tiny bit goes a long way lol

~9:20 I have several. I have adjusted them. I changed the caseback on 1 (= maybe only 100M and not 200M). Today, they are what you make them, and I don't throw away any part I change.

Fed, you nailed it perfectly.

I bought it already heavily modified and I'm having fun modifying it further myself. It's a never ending project and therefore it's fun.

The 7S26 is my biggest gripe. Had a Seiko 5 from 2011 to 2017, in the end the lack of accuracy made me cringe. The 4R35/36 and the 6R15 are a lot more livable due to the hacking and handwinding.

Your video and presentation on the SKX was very well done I agree on some points disagree on a few but at the end of the day it’s all a matter of opinion I’ve been a Seiko fan all my life I love my SKX and my Seiko 5 and most of all it’s a lot of fun collecting watches finding that new piece it’s a great hobby and I enjoy it very much. Thanks Frederico you’re doing a good job

I had Orient Kamasu - was watches with everything and with many advantages compare to skx, but did not catch me. I sold it. Now I am waiting for Seiko skx 009, second hand but very nice without scratches and with DD saphire crystal. Hope will be satisfied....

Fed, is yours the J or the K version ?

Late to the show, great episode.

Fed, after 2 beers my bezel is aligned. lol. I tolerate my 007s inconsistencies in order to achieve cool status. Unfortunately, I am the only one that thinks I am cool. Truthfully, it's iconic and a true workhorse. Rough around the edges but satisfying, especially for a lower middle end consumer such as myself.

Fed, knowing over the years how much you love you skx, I think this a review that should teach people how to be unbiased! Knowing and Feeling is two different worlds! Respect to you!

The sound is great in your videos

I am totally agree with you, thanks bro

Enjoyable review! I get you. Re lack of positional precision with the 7s26 imo this is largely irrelevant as what matters is on-wrist accuracy. From what I've read and also from my own experience with the watches I own that house the 7s26 movement, on- wrist accuracy is fairly consistent - ie if it's +20s fast it tends to be around that most days (give or take a second or two). Also having positional differences in accuracy can of course ironically be an advantage as you can more easily speed or slow your watch down overnight when it's off the wrist by placing it in the most suitable position. However, one big issue with the SKX is you can't regulate it easily without disturbing the water resistant rubber gaskets.

Fed is a straight shooter with upper management written all over him- FIRE 🔥! For all the same reasons, I roll with Invicta Diver.

Well said!

very good analysis.. objective vs subjective.. and this is why my skx is my go to watch. it's like my puppy love that i never fell out of love with...

My Seiko 7002 200m that I purchased in 1988 is still ticking..it’s worth it!!

Good video. You mention it being below average, in terms of specs, for the price point. Would love to see a “10 $200 watches better than the SKX” video.

It’s not the greatest quality but it’s tough as old boots. The 007 with the red and blue is a nice splash of colour and it’s so cheap that it doesn’t matter if the quality isn’t 100%. I had the hardlex replaced by an SKX modder and he got everything lined up properly and regulated it. On the wrist over several days it runs +2 to 3 secs. He did all this for £30 too!

Had mine for 20 years, big into water sports and learnt to live with +23 secs a day. I wear it every half day to keep it going. At least it's consistent. Never been serviced or opened, guess I will have to replace/upgrade movement soon?

I agree with you. I wear it to work (as a police officer) because I like it, but not afraid of damaging it.

Nailed it. It will be interesting to see if the controversial topic will bring more subscribers. I like my aftermarket rattler. I lucked out on the alignment. The power reserve...wait is there supposed to have some lol

I don’t like seiko watches but I do have a vintage style pendulum clock which I love

Always love hearing praise of my orient ray 😊

I get the ultimate bulova 666 devil diver.. orange dial.. love it !

I was just about to throw it away but you saved its life when you said that I am not the only guy in the world that suffers its power reserve issue. Now I enjoy it for what it is.

If I'm not mistaken the Orient is not actually a dive watch like the SKX? That said no one uses watches much when they dive with bottles these days anyway. I agree with a lot of what you say. I have an SKX and its predecessor the 7002 and neither are world class time keepers. I have regulated one and felt it an achievement to get it within 15-30 seconds a day. That said my 7002 is 30 years old and has only been serviced twice. I suspect it would be very hard to make that claim with a lot of the more expensive watches? I love them both and agree they have a presence that's hard to deny. Great video, enjoyed watching.

Mine has a perfectly aligned bezel. Scratch on the crystal. +20 secs per day. Wear it every day on a nato strap

It's great if you align the bezel pip properly and if the movement is regulated. It's tough movement and the watch itself can take a beating. If you wear it daily the lack of hand-wind is negligible. It's an iconic timepiece and the its pleasant to look at and read time.

I just ordered a domed sapphire crystal for my seiko to add to my lumed ceramic bezel insert. Knowing what I know now, I probably would have bought a Phoibos wavemaster, but oh well. I love my SKX. :)

@FedericoTalksWatches

5 жыл бұрын

I never modded an SKX... I might try it in the future.

@N0GIY

5 жыл бұрын

@@FedericoTalksWatches LCBIstore.com just released a lumed sapphire Pepsi bezel for $60. Sapphires are about $40, NH36A is about $35 on Ebay, then there is labor costs.... Is it worth it? Like you said, thinking with your head, of course not. (But who does that???) Thanks for posting great videos!

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

I’d rather have the modded SKX. “Original “ and built like a tank- add an Angus Jubilee- now you have something!…

I moved on to other seikos and never looked back. I still have a 7s26blue monster

I totally agree with everything you've pointed out as the obvious shortcomings of this watch, Fed! I'm totally in love with mine and wear it all the time BUT........it drove me INSANE!!!!!! I hated the fact that it was soooo inacurate until...... I had it modded with an NH36 and a signed crown! Now I love it all the more especially because I can hack, hand wind and its effing accurate now!! Long live the SKX!!