I’ve really fallen down the watch video rabbit hole the past couple years and I have to say this may be my favorite one yet. Love the philosophical angle and you do an excellent job of explaining the love for the SKX. I got to the SKX party late, picking up one in early 2021 after being drawn to it. It has become my daily wearer for a few reasons, one being I want to see it change over time. It’s the only watch in my collection that I want to see change over time.

@williamstalvey6920

8 ай бұрын

Are you still wearing your Skx pepsi?

@NexDim.

8 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@williamstalvey6920I am, no complaints

This is my all time fav vid on this channel and what introduced me to 555 gear. I am commenting and sharing this video, not only as this is a great video but also as "i'm in" for the GAW 1k Competition. Nice one Andrew! keep the vids coming!

@555Gear

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am proud of how this one turned out. Your viewership is greatly appreciated.

Best interpretation of a watch EVER. A perfect example of how some time-pieces are more that the sum of their parts.

I love the way the watch looks with faded colours and scratches - a true beater watch

@williamstalvey6920

4 жыл бұрын

I really love when dive watches are scratched up, wabi

Love this video. As someone who has appreciated wabi sabi as an aesthetic philosophy long before taking interest in watches, you helped me understand what made me get the SKX. Unfortunately, all to often when products are sold to men, words like "timeless" are thrown around, which is bs as nothing lasts nor remains fashionable forever. But I always look for things that are not only durable but wear in rather than wear out.

I am deeply impressed with your videos and I have been enjoying my time spent watching them. So far this was my favorite and was taken aback by the wabi-sabi comparison and how material objects accumulate more value the longer we care for them. Keep up the good work!

@555Gear

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time. I really enjoyed making this video, it is one of my favorites. Cheers, Andrew

I've had my SKX for about 2 years now and gets regular rotation onto my wrist. It is a Malaysian built watch and have zero quality or timing issues with it. I think last time I timed it, it came within +/- 5 seconds a day, give or take.

Absolutely one of the very best watch videos on the internet. Thank you!

Wow, so cool the wear and aging of your watch... and it's been three years since you made this video too! You've inspired me to look into purchasing one of these watches myself... it would be nice to have a "beater" tool watch... one that maybe one day will have the same character of your skx.

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Happy hunting, thankfully there are a lot of great choices out there that will age well!

After all these years this remains to me your best video ever because of your philosophical look at the condition of this watch. Every time I buy a new Seiko diver I come back to watch it again my most recent purchase being a Seiko marinemaster 300 M

One of the best watch reviews on the web, and for a more than worthy timepiece. Thank you.

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time!

This is one of the most thoughtful watch reviews that I have seen on KZread. Not only do you go over the specs of the watch and everything you would need to know as a consumer, but you also delve into what makes tool watches so beautiful. This video is why people get into watches and other EDC items. It's about seeing a mass produced object go from one in a million to one of a kind. Very good review!

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Very glad you understand what I was trying to do here. Thanks for your time!

Came for the watch, left with much more. Thank you sir!

@555Gear

7 жыл бұрын

+Ugly Puppy glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

I just LOVE the worn out look of this watch

Very insightful review, great work here!

Its legend, crown position, workhorse, dive watch and no watch gets better patina than the Seiko older dive watches such as 6309, 7548 quartz etc....I have worn alot of Subs and deep sea but never do I keep Seiko divers out of rotation, in fact, just purchased the 7548 1978 quartz and its mint......love Seiko Skx, love Tuna, seiko 6105 but really think the 6309 maybe the finest Dive watch i have ever worn......you just put it on and forget about until you have to do a date change. Anyway, thanks for the informative review!!!

I just love how used and worn it looks!

Really very well done review and info!

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time!

Just an all-time classic vid and watch.

Really really well put together review and story about a beautifull timepiece. Trully enjoyed your video,......cheers

Amazing review subbed

Very cool watch. You have persuaded me to make a purchase. Thanks for the review!

@555Gear

10 жыл бұрын

That's great! Hope you enjoy the watch for many years! Thank you!

hey man, watching you from Sydney. awesome reviews. so well put together. congratulations and keep going please!!! evan

@555Gear

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Brilliant video. Well done’

Thank you for this wondeful review.

What a great video sir; thank you very much .

love the beat up look!

As I look down on my 009, listening to this on earbuds. (Not watching) best review ever!!!!!

Wow! Amazing video buddy!

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. If you are new to the channel I'd love it if you'd subscribe!

@555 Gear Excellent info! Keep up the great work!! 👍

Excellent review of a great watch. I bought one about 6 months ago and still enjoy it. Just wish it was a little bit larger and sit a little bit lower on the wrist but perhaps that's what gives it character. Looking at similar models in a Seiko 5 as I like the design of diver's watches. Functional, simple and affordable.

@555Gear

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment...happy hunting for that 5!

OK, after watching this video a few times, I decided to get one. I've always loved this look. From Steve McQueen to Magnum PI, this is a classic, manly look, that has aged very well. I was looking for the Rolex version of this when I stumbled upon this video and this watch. It will be here on Thursday with a winder and some NATO bands, and I have to say that I am very, very excited. Keep the great videos coming!!

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

Do you still wear your Seiko Pepsi?

@crossbones8956

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamstalvey6920 yup. From time to time I do. Typically when I want to wear a diver but don’t care if it gets banged up. I’m looking for some new straps for it for the summer actually.

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

@@crossbones8956 yes, same here but some reason....I always have to wear a divers.....something about not wanting to wear a Watch without a Bezel.

Great Seiko review!

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

+James Gambino thanks!

This is such a nice video to watch - thank you! I am considering buying one and leaving it outside for a year to give it a patina - what do you think?

I have a friend who stated, "it's just a watch" when I showed it to her. I explained how she is not a watch insider and thus very naive. This is more than a watch. It's a lifestyle. It's a friend. It's a companion. It's a statement.

amazing patina on that dial!

good review.The wabi-sabi is an interesting concept. Silverwave seikos are great watches.

@555Gear

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

yes, there is beauty in decay.

i love my 007 and will get have to get one of these eventually

volume is extremely low. thanks for review.

This morning I was sitting with an elderly customer in my office and I noticed he was wearing a pepsi SKX on rubber straps. I couldn’t help but compliment him on his choice of timepiece and he replied that he has owned it for twenty years and it’s the best watch he’s ever had. I’ve seen a lot of great reviews of the SKX, including yours, but to meet a 70+ year old man who has been wearing and enjoying the SKX for twenty years when he could afford to be buying the likes of Omega and Rolex...well that’s a stunning endorsement.

Because it's tough as nails, looks better each day you wear it, never have to take it off, and isn't a stupid quartz. Plus, dive watches are simply the best!

Nicely done

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great review - I have the SKX007 and I'm thinking about adding an SKX009 to my collection. My only issue with the review is a technical one. After minute 5:00 the audio level becomes so low that even at maximum volume I could barely hear what you were saying.

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

+TheSushiFiend not sure what that is, thanks for the tip

I love these straps, could you share where they are from?

Hello 555 Gear, I'm fairly interested in the SKX model and I'm relatively new to mechanical watches, but I wanted to know how reliable is the 7s26 movement? Also how often did you get your watch serviced during your time of ownership? On top of that excellent video! Cheers mate.

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. This movement is regarded very highly, I have not had it serviced but it is due for one, maybe its first ever service

Great Seiko!

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I've been thinking about getting a Seiko auto just couldn't decide which one.

@555Gear

10 жыл бұрын

I really like the 009, it's a nice change from all the black divers out there...

I have this watch and love it !

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

Hey do you still wear your Seiko Pepsi I m still wearing mine....

@bigbird7838

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamstalvey6920 it’s my work watch 👍🏼

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigbird7838 cool, these watches are tough as nails

The crystal seems to be very smooth while the outer ring (bezel) is pretty damaged. Do you think that's because of the hardlex material. Or is this a new crystal? Btw how old is this watch? On your vid the print on the dial looks yellow instead of orange.

The yellow lettering on the dial is really interesting. Was it like that originally or has the original red lettering faded to that yellow color?

How do i get a lighter vintage type look bezel for the Pepsi...can you turn a new one into a old one

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

Play a lot of golf or go to the beach, as long as it's in sunlight and wear, you watch will show patina over time Nothing beats a Seiko as far as patina and character. Good luck, hope you have found one!!

beat up sieko diver, pretty cool. I like it on the tan strap. where do u buy the straps?

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

EBay!

Nice and simple

@555Gear

10 жыл бұрын

It is! Great design.

Whats your opinion on the Seiko "Sea Urchin" a.k.a. SNZF17K1? Thank You

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Good watch if you like the style! Very traditional diver

I just ordered a SKX009J1 after a year of contemplation

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it for a long time!

@tc6578

8 жыл бұрын

+555 Gear Firstly, thank you for such a refreshingly different angle in looking at an older watch design which has grown on me over the years. A SKX-007 used to be in my collection until about 5 months ago. It departed suddenly in a manner that I do not wish to discuss! I have had missed it a lot and also had considered replacing it with a Mako USA as my weekend beater. After much internal debate and turmoil, I almost pull the trigger on the Mako USA, but had changed my mind and ordered a SKX-009 this afternoon. Your beautifully done video has reinforced my decision that pulling the trigger for the SKX-009 was indeed the right move. I am sure my SKX-009 which I am yet to receive will stand the test of time in the ocean of horology........

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, enjoy!

Very nice video. Is that the original crystal or has it been replaced?

@555Gear

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I can't be sure, but given the great condition it's in, I think it's an OEM replacement.

Thanks for nice review ! Since 1997 was this particular watch serviced or not ?

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

+Anton Chiseliov thanks for watching. Service history is unknown unfortunately

@AntonChiseliov

8 жыл бұрын

thanks !

Is there a story behind the "Pepsi" dial, as I understand it's called? I noticed the Rolex GMT II has one, too.

@TASCOM44

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Richmond Rolex used it for distinguishing the 12 hour day/night cycle on the original GMT master. I think now it's just an appealing color combo, and the first 20 minutes in red is more for a diving visual

@grappydingus

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A good example of a real cushion case is the one on the Vostok Amphibia 710 ministry case.

I have an older Seiko 5 with the 6309 movement. In my opinion, better than the 7s26. Crown at 3. Keeps good time. Looks amazing.

Is that a black dial?

Is this a brand new watch made vintage?

Thank you very much Jacob Gay!

How's the lume after 18 years?

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Kinda weak, but pretty

Is this from 1997 or 2004 ? I have one from 1999

Cool 😎

Damn, that watch is my age and look three times better than I do

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Same for me lol!

@GustavoHernandez1

8 жыл бұрын

555 Gear I've been on a Marathon of your videos, damn those watches age pretty well

Do you think a new 2016 skx will become creamy in 20 years?

@cmdrflint9115

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Os I have a slight suspicion the skx in the vid has been artificially aged (baked dial/hands). I could be wrong, but as far as I know the lumibrite like shouldn't degrade/yellow over time. You usually only see yellowing like that on older tritium painted lume. Heck, I've got a 1984 Seiko 6309-7049 with an original tritium lumed dial that isn't as yellowed as the one in the vid! The beautifully faded bezel on the other hand is certainly achievable on the newer SKXs, I've seen ones that have heavilly faded after just a couple of years in the sun. I hope I'm wrong about the lume, as I own an skx009 and would love it to eventually develop a nice creamy patina... Time will tell :)

@PacoElMapache

7 ай бұрын

5 years later its still bright white 😂

The SXK watches are not "cushion cased". Seiko's 6309-7040 and the earlier 6105-8110 divers of the early 1970s through early 80s are examples of a cushion case design. The move to a slimmed-down case began with the 6309-7290 and the 7002 series that followed, a style retained in the current SKX007/009.

@user-pd1iq8el5e

Ай бұрын

Skx007 design straight from quartz mod. 7548, 1978

1k GAW sent me here....too.

How come none of these youtubers have a J version. The polishing is much better and you get the 21 jewels label with the made in japan. It’s worth it, I know I would get it except my wrist is small so I can only get the skx013 which only has the K version

just bought mine......

It is the last character which determines if it is made in Malaysia or Japan, so a SKX007K (Malaysia) SKX007J (Japan)

@w5monkey

9 жыл бұрын

P# is for the market it is intended for, not where it is made. Seiko never reveals that info. Much debated in the watch forum's apparently.

@MrKnnknn

8 жыл бұрын

+w5monkey Actually I am starting to see SKX watches showing "Made in Malaysia" on the dial. Not sure if this is new, or if is it to settle the debate.

Hello, is this your own watch? i am wondering how can you destroy a watch to ruin it so much and give that lovely vintage patina?

that wabi-sabi stuff was deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. lol

@555Gear

9 жыл бұрын

hahaha thanks for watching!

Seikos divers patina is the best....not a fan of the prospex line....something about the X on the dial Wabis rule, Diver watches are the best

Wabi sabi means misaligned bezel

Chrch out my oyster review for this watch

Wabi Sabi is Japanese for It's time for a new watch. Although now I feel less bad about doinking mine.

i sold this watch. I REGRET

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt about it; very watches I miss but my Seiko Divers!!

Nice vid but the sound is terrible

Why are you talking so quietly

I hate the deep dish indexed chapter ring. Ruins the whole watch. It would look much better with a slim stainless steel chapter ring.

,

You've got good videos but you need to speak up

Forget Wabi Sabi, talk louder!

I still dont understand what is special about this watch. It is not radio controlled. Maybe it is quality. But my old Casio has until now, lasted for 10 years. And this Seiko watch cost the double of a Casio. And the design of this watch. This watch look like any other watch. All the words about the design in this video is just like talk. Just talk. Nothing but talk.

@555Gear

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment...I suggest that you try handling one in person maybe you'll see the difference then.

What is the important thing about a watch? Its gotta show the time accurately. Get a radio controlled watch. Is the future. And forget this one. Its old and out of date.

@youtubister

9 жыл бұрын

Rasmus186 FWIW, I prefer to "forget" your comment.

@-runswithbeer-8075

8 жыл бұрын

+Rasmus186 If you want the most accurate time, check your phone. There are three types of people that wear watches in 2016, people that use them as jewelry, people that buy them for the status connected to a certain brand, and the enthusiast. You have stumbled upon the video of an enthusiast. For an enthusiast, gain and losing time on an automatic watch doesn't matter.

@cmb1972

8 жыл бұрын

+youtubister lol

@zakofrx

6 жыл бұрын

Yes but it won't survive a nuclear strike. An Automatic watch will. So.the question is do you want a watch that will survive judgment day? ;-)

@williamstalvey6920

2 жыл бұрын

Your digital watch shows no character, no nothing....boring Af