After owning 100’s of watches, I believe that the SKX is a special watch. There’s something about the design that is timeless.

@traviskoh999

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@binder946

10 ай бұрын

It's rolexy type

@blacksmithmods

5 ай бұрын

100%. No matter what I happen to have in my watch box, I always find myself wearing the 007 the most.

@amenhotep7704

2 ай бұрын

I agree 1000% after owning swiss pieces

@amenhotep7704

2 ай бұрын

And still weirdly always getting lured back to the SKX

My 009 and 007 sit proudly in my collection amongst Rolex Explorer, Breitling Colt 41, Tudor BB58, Omega Constellation, Hamilton Khaki King, Tissot Visodate, Seiko Chronograph quartz. They are so special and just become part of your life. Purchased mine years ago from Long Island Watch $180-007, $190-009 on jingle jangle jubilee.

Good thing I bought mine SKX007 5 years ago for a "normal" price. With 31 watches in my collection, this still is one of my favorites over this years. Especially on the supplied jubilee bracelet. Timeless piece of horology ❤

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!..and enjoy it for many years to come 👍👍

I bought an SKX-171 in ‘97 and have put it through absolute hell…and it shows. It was my daily wear for 20years and has seen everything from its intended use for diving to military ops, mining and construction. The hardlex is well scratched up, the bezel was knocked off at one point losing the click spring and it’s on its third Zulu strap…the first was a Waterborne. Looking for a new watch in 2018 is what led me into this mad hobby/obsession. I now appreciate the old 171 with all the scars from two decades of hard use and all the character that goes with it and will never part with it or even replace the hardlex crystal. I also have a 009 from the same time which has been lightly worn, including for recreational diving which has no more than a few scuffs and a well faded bezel insert…the red is now almost pink. I have far more expensive and ‘nicer’ watches now but there’s just something about those two SKX’s that I adore. If you know…you know.

I actually stumbled upon one of these just yesterday at a pawn shop in absolutely immaculate original condition, not faded, not modded, just pristine. I got it for $200 even! I know how lucky I was to get this one, because my first one from years ago has a mild mod, I installed a double domed sapphire crystal, being my daily wearer, has acquired quite a few scratches on the original crystal, but kept the rest of it original with its faded and scratched bezel. Even the dial is a bit faded when compared to my newish one! Thanks for such a well published video on this icon of a watch!

@Filterite5

8 ай бұрын

You did really well on that deal

I owned an SKX013 and two different SKX009 over the years but ultimately sold them all. I hated the lack of hand winding and eventually made me sell them. Boy do I regret it now. Which I kept both my SKX013 and the SKX009. There’s something so classic about these pieces. Sometimes the best watches to own are the cheaper, simple ones without all the bells and whistles. Oh well…

no hacking, no hand winding, mineral glass, stamped clasp. whats not to like?!

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

😂👍 well said

@giusepperocchi2979

Жыл бұрын

It’s becoming a vintage classic, so maybe technical specifications tend to matter less. Early Speedmasters were quite rudimentary, and pretty affordable too.

@zillsburyy1

Жыл бұрын

@@RoryMacdonald-pfff yeah! lol another godsend feature from mediocre seiko

@edteach3r

Жыл бұрын

… as well as excellent lume, totally indestructible, affordable servicing.

@TheGrenadier97

Жыл бұрын

It's a professional diver. I would gladly pay for all these in the $150 range, but nearly 10 times that just because it was discontinued? Out of question.

I love my SKX. Wear it daily and it’s iconic and indestructible. I think it’s far more bizarre to pay £20K+ for a Rolex or any watch.

Imagine if Seiko decided to release an updated version of the SKX, with sapphire crystal, a ceramic bezel, drilled lugs, an updated movement with hacking and hand winding and 70hrs power reserve, a jubilee bracelet with solid screw links, and a milled clasp with a user adjustment mechanism to expand. Seiko could probably charge $2000+ for it and it'd still be a hit.

@PKVKishan

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. It will become an instant classic.

@andreww.9636

Жыл бұрын

Nah, unfortunately, it would come with that hideous "X" on it.

@adamski101

Жыл бұрын

The watch you have described wouldn't be an SKX. You may as well get a King Turtle. Very similar to the SKX but better all round.

@lettuce1305

Жыл бұрын

the watch you're talking about except for the 70hr power reserve is the marinemaster 300

@paulyC

Жыл бұрын

Long Island Watch make an SXK homage with an NH36 movement (hacking and hand-winding), sapphire crystal.

I bought mine 6 years ago for 240$ as a gift for my 30th Birthday and to remember the one I was fascinated as a kid but somehow broke trying to see hou tough it is. After 6 years I love everything about it and the jubilee bracelet is as comfortable as cloth. I am a 1 watch guy, I do have people arround me with very very expensive pieces they are nice but this one is mine it fits me and is on par with everything I carry and the wayu I am.

I love the simplicity of the movement. I have plenty of hand winding, hacking movements and I don't WISH this watch had those features. This 7s26 movement represents a most basic watch movement that just keeps on going. I bought my two sons an skx each. One was a 1996 model that I bought in 1997. I had no idea what it was at the time but there it was for $125.00 on ebay. He still wears it and it runs as new!

Such a cool five watch and thanks for covering it again. I was lucky enough to buy both the 007 and 009 versions back when they could be had for a few hundred dollars and have them in my collection. Keep up the great work Peter.

Great video Pete - enjoyed it immensely. I have an SKX007J and an SKX009K. I don't wear them that much anymore but there is no way I will ever part with them for ANY price. I agree, a timeless, once in a generation classic.

Picked up mine years ago for $150. Still runs like a champ. Thanks for the nostalgic video. Cheers.

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Enjoy it for years to come..classic watch at a classic price 👍

Thanks for this lovely and kind review of the SKX009. I've had mine since 2003 and love it. It sits confidently alongside my giant Nixon 51-30 from 2009 and my anthracite HydroConquest. My SKX is the baby in size, but it is such a warm watch to wear and I am very fond of it. Great review.

I’m surprised your video doesn’t have more views. You’re an excellent writer. Well thought out, to the point, but still nailed everything about this watch. Excellent video sir, well done 👍

@PeterKotsa

6 ай бұрын

Cheers 🙏

I sold my SkX009K2 about a year ago, been regretting it ever since, so I pulled the trigger and bid on a skx009k2 on ebay and won the bid for 184 bucks, not bad and its in mint condition, this time around I wont be selling it

I love my SKX j1. I should have kept it as is in the box but I love wearing it. My alignments are spot on and if I wear it daily it keeps very accurate time. Great video!

Truly legendary watch. Im happy i got mine a few years ago, and have it in my collection in mint condition 🙂

Decent tool watch in its day; nowadays it may have a deserved reputation among collectors but nothing explain the bizarre prices for what it is. The Citizen NY0040 has always been a superior competitor since day one and remains so against both SKX and its supposed "replacement".

@winstonlanda7731

10 ай бұрын

I own both. The Citizen NY0040 is the inferior watch. Let me explain the few reasons why. 1) Uneven lume application. The indices and hands are gorgeous, but the lume is uneven as the hands shine brighter than the markers. 2) Loud rotor. I can hear my NY0040 Miyota over my office noise. That's loud. 3) Glossy dial. This means that the ability to read time is hindered by the reflecting light on the dial. Add applied indices and you're just getting light reflection on the dial. While that may be preference, it certainly prevented me from reading time on my motorcycle. The SKX is the superior watch. Lumibrite is the best in its class, the 7S26 (while it may not hack) is just as accurate and SILENT in the case, and the dial is matte; easy reading under sunlight and extremely visible even in low light. By the way, my NY0040 is for sale. I won't wear it.

@TheGrenadier97

10 ай бұрын

But the Citizen is hand-windable and actually affordable nowadays, unlike the SKX, which is getting weirdly expensive and can't barely be found brand-new. The first point is a good convenience, the second is a huge deal-breaker.

@winstonlanda7731

10 ай бұрын

@@TheGrenadier97 And I agree. But the good news is that you can make a similar SKX style, or even a homage, for a bargain. My point really is that 4R36/7S26 is a much better movement than the Miyota 8200 series.

@dustycups

3 ай бұрын

@@winstonlanda7731In regards to the uneven lume application on the NY0040 - the latest version which came out a year or so ago has fixed that issue. Both the hands and dial plots glow at the same brightness and perform as good as the SKX.

I purchased my 007 for $180 USD and $190 USD for my 009. Love my SKX and glad I never modded it and kept it original. Still in my watch box after so many years amongst much more expensive pieces.

Remember wanting the (then new) SKX when I started my Scuba journey. At the time I never did get one as my dive watch was a Citizen (quartz) but all those years later when I started collecting mechanical watches got two SKXs which I still have in their original condition. An absolute legend!

I bought my SKX for the market price the year before it was discontinued, and I still wear it regular on the floppy bracelet, despite owning other, more capable watches, and having bought and sold other more superior Seiko divers (Turtle, Samurai, Solar Tuna, Sumo). I think the appeal of the SKX comes from its place as the final chapter in an unbroken legacy of mechanical divers, its wearable size, and for many (including myself), it’s their first mechanical watch. Would I buy one or repurchase one now, knowing what I do about it? Absolutely not, I would buy a King Turtle, but I’m glad I bought it at the right price.

@felipec2157

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

I get it for those with nostalgia for them, but for new collectors its the worst value to be found in the market.

Brilliant video. Love the part where you're talking about passing this watch on to your Son, I hope the fella is still enjoying it and does so for many years to come.

Nice review. I own a 007k and its my daily driver. Its pretty special even among today's line ups. If you have one, never let it go.

Pete. I've now had my 007 for 28 years and it hasn't missed a beat. In that time I've only had it serviced twice. It may not have hacking and hand winding, but it has what it needs. The 7s26 movement is bullet proof and more reliable than some high end movements. I now have the 009, 011, 013. I'm waiting on delivery of a yellow dial 173. You're right about the prices. I was offered £600 for the 013. I wouldn't sell any of them. Great video as usual my friend. Take care and stay safe.

Watches are collectibles, watches are not investments. In the short term, at least compared with our human existence, we see the prices going up for certain models/brands. In the long run, it will not stay this way. Watches are consumer goods, they are consumed by us (users), time etc.

Nice. Glad I've got the SKX007J1 with box and papers in my collection!

I am happy to have my SKX009 since 2018. The design is my favorite feature.

It took me 5 attempts over 7 years to find a straight one, an SKX013 but I am glad I persevered. This and my Citizen Promaster NY0040 sit proudly in my collection. Both iconic, both flawed but both equally rugged and endearing. A must for collectors.

Picked up my first SKX007K1 a little over a month ago and it has yet to come off my wrist. Luckily one came up at a great price so I grabbed it, it really is a good looking everyday workhorse of a watch. Surprisingly comfortable too

I own this SKX009 and a forever favorite and keeper 👍🏻💯

Hi Peter great review im a fellow collector im fortunate to own both the 007 & 009 these watches are icons Timeless got them on a juibilee bracelet & curved rubber respectively & i rotate them in my collection like a couple of guys also commented great your son is enjoying his pepsi he will always cherish that watch good on yar mate from the UK.

Just a great looking watch. Hard to beat.

Ah cool I have two that are brand new Japanese versions that I bought for about $400 four years ago and just put in the cupboard. I think I'll sell them both for $1500 per piece :D

I managed to get a skx013 and 007 before they got discontinued. I also wear much more expensive timepieces but very often come back to these 2. Awesome watches !

I have had mine over 10 years and runs within specs! Those that don’t get the appeal value never will. That said I find it hard to believe that they are going for over $500. I also have an original Orange Monster and Black Knight quartz. The Black Knight has a nice case design and dial, surprised they didn’t become more of a collector piece!

Thanks Pete, great video

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I have the 007j, 009j, 011j, and a35k all mint on oem jubilee bracelets. If I gave up all my other watches, I would be cool with this 4 watch collection. They are legends and so fun to wear.

Just picked up an SKX with Box and papers for 300$. Solid Christmas gift for a friend

I just recently built 2 SKX009 mods. Love the classic looks but also appreciate the upgrades I made to movement and crystal.

I bought the 007 years ago at retail price and I probably wore it 5 times. I had no idea it's worth that much now.

Seiko will reissue it in the future, you just have to be patient.

I have a 009 (GMT mod) but I’ve always wanted a 007 as well. So I ordered the factory dial, hands and chapter ring so that I could build the ultimate version with all the upgrades❤

Happy Fathers Day my friend Hope all is well down under Thanks for sharing as always Be well 👍

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I got one for my brother for his graduation right before they got discontinued and the prices shot up and he still wears it as his only watch. I always think of him when I see one. The best part about the mod culture is that you can rebuild one from parts.

I bought skx009 in 2009 and it's my favourite one.

I wouldn’t pay $1600. But I’d pay $300-450 which is what I’ve seen some go for second hand. I also have considered Islander watches, which make a modern SKX “homage” with sapphire crystal, NH35 etc that’s compatible with SKX mod parts.

@arielargo

Жыл бұрын

Islander watches are awesome and we'll built! 👍

@dustycups

7 ай бұрын

The SKX can still be bought brand new for US$365-450 depending on the configuration.

Like it or not the price is going up

The SKX was already discontinued when I started into watch enthusiasm. I've never known it to be a cheap watch. 😢

Must be nostalgia. I got deeper into watches when it was already discontinued and I like the design but don't see anything great. Especially with that specs wouldn't give more than $250 for a new one. There are still new Kamasu and Promasters that are good if not better replacements. Just having Seiko on dial can't be worth that much.

@hudldevice1092

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@gavinhogg843

Жыл бұрын

You’re right.

"keep it fun, keep it light, keep it real." words of wisdom. 👌

I certainly wouldn't pay that for one. But I'll sell you an as new, Japan made one for that, no problems. I bought one about two and a half years ago for what I thought was far too much money then. So it goes in the world of collecting. Nice video, thanks.

I buyed a SKX031 2 days ago and its beautiful the crown is at 3 o clock and its cost 180€ from the first owner with box papers and the first bill Its a good watch guys buy it when you have the chance Have a nice day ciaaaoo

Nope. 😊

Bought my 009 back in 2015 for about £140, then a couple years later got the smaller brother 013 for similar money. Wear both alternatively for Seiko Saturday week in and out..

All those who "modded" their SKX watches.... ironic how only the unmoved would command the higher prices now. I never mod anything I buy. My 009 is mint with box, but I'm not selling!🙂

I have The 007j and 009j paid around $200 AUD each! Definitely my first getaway into the wonderful Seiko 🤩 still part of the rotation till this day 😜

@Marythundermug

Жыл бұрын

The “J” models are a scam! Seiko does not make that breed of lower end watch in Japan! The made in Japan monicker just means that it was made for the Japanese market. They are all built, exactly the same factory in Malaysia, with the same parts in the same computers! Paying extra Thinking you’re getting a better one because it’s made in Japan is a Farce! Shame on Seiko for being so shady. All those watches all those movements are all made in Malaysia 100% not in Japan, not assembled in Japan. There’s absolutely zero difference between a J and a K model, in fact I believe the “K” models are more rare! Meh!

@daddykool9507

Жыл бұрын

@@Marythundermug okay thank you for your explanation! Will keep that in mind for my future purchases 🤣

As long as you can cope with the limitations of 7S26 movement, the SKX is a watch worth having some wrist time with.

@Marythundermug

Жыл бұрын

Not 1200$ worth

@gavinhogg843

Жыл бұрын

Yes,the movement is very inaccurate.

Gotta love an SKX Peter.👍🏼😎

I have the SKX007J and it's a wonderful diver that I've had over 10 years. I've had it serviced once for maintenance and proper regulation and it's still going strong today. I paid $210 for it back then!

@karlsenula9495

Жыл бұрын

I get it - it used to be considered the best value watch for a while. BUT would you pay $1600 for it today???

@TheFlyrodder68

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsenula9495 No way and I can say that because I already have one. I can't speak for those who don't have one. It depends on how badly one wants to experience owning an iconic ISO-certified classic watch. Sellers can charge that much because there must be a demand. Anything, and I mean anything is worth how much one is willing to pay for it. Does that answer your question?.

I never liked the SKX case shape, dial design, movement, the only thing it had going for it was low cost and Diver certification. There are much better options now.

Never got the 'SKX' thing. Perhaps at the original price, perhaps.

The question is "Can you get a better watch for $1,600 than the Seiko SKX?" The answer is yes!

@winstonlanda7731

10 ай бұрын

Name it. SKX is the perfect watch.

the market is full of modded SKX's and naturally few originals are left untouched now, original untouched good condition examples are following the trajectory of the 6105 8110 willard in terms of prices. it's styling is iconic and it's name is legendary 🔥🔥🔥

seiko is out of their minds right now. My last seiko purchase was spb121j1 and it has the updated 6r35 movement which runs +/-25 sec a day. My older seiko 5sport with 7s36 runs at +/-10sec a day and its like $150. New stuff isn't always better. With less than 1600aud you can buy a Certina DS action titanium 38mm. It has 300WR with iso6425, nevichron hairspring, antimagnetic, and diver extension, and mine runs at cosc standard with +/-2sec a day. I feel bad for the new watch enthusiast when they have very little money to spend on this hobby and get seiko as a general recommendation for their first watch. There are better options out there nowadays. Personally I'm boycotting seiko ATM. Great video again!

I hope someone eventually will, I bought 2 of them at $350 a pop 2 years ago when I heard Seiko discontinued them xD

Got skx 09 j1 2017 new £160 didn’t really like it that much until I put it on a jubile By 2022 wanted 07 j1 but could only get a 07 k1 and payed £230 now love them both and don’t plan on selling

Qualitative watch - yes. Deep brand heritage - yes, for sure. But I still do not understand, why people are so focusing on Seiko. I own Seiko 5 Stealth and frustrated with its power reserve and accuracy (4-5 minutes per three days). Maybe Japanese version is cooler than International one, I do not know.

I bought mine for £250 brand new in 2019 and I have never modded it, this and my Tudor BB36 are the watches that I will never sell.

I own a Brietling, Tissot and a Tag…..why do I keep putting on my SKX009 Pepsi? I love this watch, I get more compliments on my Seiko than my other watches.

@amenhotep7704

2 ай бұрын

Same for me, i own swiss pieces and i always find myself wearing the SKX more often and in moving walks alot

These are running 300-500 range now in the U.S. @ this moment.

would not pay $400 for that

If you look at the history of Seiko scuba watches the SKX series was the most loved. Based on past sales the Seiko SKX in brand new condition, never opened or used with original box and paper work could be worth as high a $10,000 to $15,000 if held long term

@Filterite5

8 ай бұрын

Wow, seriously?

Enjoyed the video! Personally, I'm yet to see a modded SKX that I like more than the stock version. The reason it's so successful is it's design. As for the prices going into the several thousand, I doubt this will happen, even 10 years from now. Seiko just made too many. Maybe for a NOS watch from the early years of the production, but certainly not for most SKXs. P. S. I think the SKX is proof that a watch is way more than its specs. It always used to get criticized for having no hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and a hardlex crystal. I can tell you I've had one for about 7 years, and the bezel insert is quite scratched, but the crystal is pristine. It's not a fragile as people think. As for the hand-winding and hacking, I never missed them. They're nice to have, but not essential.

@user-gs1ji7dj3n

7 ай бұрын

The only modding I'd consider would be a sapphire crystal.

It was a classic, still is always will be but those scalpers out there capitalising on seiko ceasing production is just the work of seikopaths. Kind of sad I had so many 007s/009s and always moved them on the forums for £120/£150 depending if it’s a J or a K . Wish I’d kept them it’s a stunner still and as pointed out in the video was my first entry point into WIS watches

The secret of skx is simple: it’s not from 1996, it’s from 1978, design of seiko 7548 became automatic version of vintage quartz divers. That’s why it’s last of true seiko diver and I pay 600$ for that.

@ivanmejia6843

8 ай бұрын

Exactly. Love those 7548, high-torque divers. In 2030 SKX007 prices can easily be over $1,000 USD IMO.

I have 5 Seikos. Three Turtles, Marinemaster and a SKX009J. The SKX has the most character of them all and would be the last Seiko I'd sell. It's Seiko's version of the pre-ceramic Submariner.

I keep my NOS JDM SKX007 in a draw unworn for the day they can be exchanged for a Rolex 🙂

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha..don't hold you're breath 😊🤪

@gavinhogg843

Жыл бұрын

As the way things are going it may be sooner than you think.

It's amusing cause I just paid 200 bucks for a used in like new condition SKX007.

Hi there, I enjoyed watching your video and loved the review. Was wondering where did you get that navy blue rubber strap from? It’s gorgeous Thank you!

@PeterKotsa

9 ай бұрын

That was from ebay several years ago..cant find the seller anymore though, cheers

Never bought the SKX009 but instead bought the predecessor to the SKX013 in the late 90s. I do not remmber the model number but it had the same hands and the case as the SKX013 with markers all applied rather than printed, also the twelve o'clock marker was double index rather than triangle. It came with faux five link hollow bracelet and steel rotating bezel without insert. I bought it for around 150 USD back then, and for the following 15 years, it served me very well. It was very reliable and I had no issue with its accuracy. I lost it when I returned from a work overseas but I still miss it a lot even though my collection had grown much larger with much more expensive watches. As 5KX line has lost the charm that came with the SKX line, I hope someday Seiko reissues the SKX series however improbable.

I’ve got an old SKX007 without the original jubilee and with a dodgy movement and some scratches on the crystal that hasn’t been worn for a couple of years. Thought I might get £50 for it if I’m lucky but this made me think. Ps none of the 7s26 movements in my watches have kept accuracy, I’ve tried regulating them but they just get out again. Maybe I’ve been unlucky. Enjoyable video though!

@gavinhogg843

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have had mine regulated several times by a watch repairer but within several months always looses time.

@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn3392

9 ай бұрын

@@gavinhogg843 Seiko movements have a bad reputation of starting to drift. I can tell out of experience. And the quality controll is on / off. A Seiko is a miss or a hit. I have both. Luckily my SKX 013 is the latter.

back in the 90's i remember my uncle has this watch and he shake this watch in the morning and in the evening.

I managed to pick up a 007J model right at the end of 2019, with that last year of production serial number, for $329 USD. I wanted to grab the 009, but it's way out of my price range now. I'm seeing them BNIB, for over 1200. Needless to say, it'll never see water again. That is reserved for my Citizen ProMaster EcoDrive, in basic black.

I have the SKX007J and I just had it serviced. Strange that the service cost as much as I paid for it. I’ll be keeping it as long as I’m able.

As someone who used to wear a 7S26-based Seiko some time ago, I don't quite get why stand all its inconveniences, let alone overpay for them.

You can make your own from parts. You don't have to pay that insane cost. You can get someone to build the SKX from parts cheaper than the insane prices. Mark from Long Island Watches started his business from assembling Seiko classics.

An icon worth 200USD. Outdated movement design, unimpressive dial, luma not matching color scheme, cheap case finishing, fingerprint magnet... Shall I continue?

Absolutely nuts. But Robert Redford had a rare SKX401 (limited to the Philippine market) which quickly became the prized version, fetching several times the price of an SKX007. I had an SKX401 too and the build quality was much better than those made in Malaysia.

Somehow I ended up with six of these. Five untouched. 😮

where did you get that navy rubber strap? it looks great!

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

eBay, years ago...

Bought one last month off eBay for £185. Going by the case back it’s from 1997. The movement is due a service but apart from that it’s in great nick.

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Excellent pickup, especially a 97 model..enjoy 👍

@PaulewingStHelens

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa Do you know Peter I was going to mod it, sapphire crystal. Slim bezel and sloped bezel insert but I think I’m going to leave it as original.

It already has the neo vintage look in the stock jubilee

I bought a brand new SKX009J1 last year - it’s already doubled in price from the same seller

I have an SKX 1997 nos 007k1, and a skx009j1 brand new never gunna part with them

Two years ago, I bought a 2018 SKX for 260USD. That was a great ;price even then. The case was in near mint condition. The movement turned out to be a problem; I've sent it in to the Seiko repair in New Jersey. Seiko should have just updated the movement with a 4R, and changed nothing else. Called it the 008.

@KRW628

9 ай бұрын

195USD for a service/repair on the movement, a new crystal and a chapter ring alignment. I haven't taken it off since I got it back.

You will be able to buy a new old stock skx for a few thousand in a few years... if you can find one. Nothing that came out on the market from Seiko in recent years (5kx line, Turtle, Prospex) or other models are like skx..whatever some say. It is already considered vintage since it is from 1996, but they are also rare because no one really sells the SKX007 anymore, being very collectable. It will be quite difficult to catch an unmodified skx. I personally just bought 3 new old stock from an individual who had 6 skx007, brand new, $240 each. When I called to get more..they were already sold...

Let’s hope so. I have about half a dozen of them.