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“It won’t be going anywhere soon” - literally discontinued the same year 🤣

Pure poetry of the English language my friend . You have gift of words to the point and with great finesse.The SKX 007 i wear all the time !

The Day/Date function is very important. When working off shore or in the woods camping, it is very easy to loose track of the day and the date. Trust me on this one.

Seiko are probably the only watch brand I can think of that somehow turn their faults in to "character". Seiko is cool and lots of people dont mind the misalignment or lack of hacking/hand winding on this watch. Like having a Land Rover Defender with no air con or electric windows.

"This never ending sickness of ours that is watches...." 🤣🤣

Bought a brand new SKX009J1 today at a bargain price. I can finally sleep well forever knowing I am a proud owner of this icon.

Excellent writing that your voice delivers with an easy tone over slow cuts. Well done. Cheers from Oregon.

Well done. 👏 As a GS owner, these SKX007/SKX009 are getting more wrist time than all my other more expensive Seiko's. SKX's are eternally living legend Seiko watches 🙌

Today arrived my SKX013, and I love it 🥰 , I added a withe Barton strap and is awesome.

ID Guy: "It won't be going anywhere soon" Seiko: "You don't say?" Me: "Noooo!"

The SKX... the legendary affordable dive rated watch for the average man that is versatile and holds its own against the most expensive watches. RIP you will be missed.

SKX is very attainable and relatable as are your videos. Great work.

Love the review, IDGuy, love it, love it, love it. The SKX009 was my first automatic dive watch, and what truly drew me in was the affordability. Once I had my foot in the door, my addiction to watches and Seiko divers began. From my experience, the SKX’s relatively conservative appearance for a Seiko diver appearance makes it a far bigger crowd pleaser. I owned a Seiko Samurai, a Turtle, a Tuna briefly, and a Sumo. While those are phenomenal higher end watches that appeal more to enthusiasts who want to shell out more money and are willing to step out of the SKX comfort zone in lieu of a more individualistic design, they are no where near as multi-situational versatile with their relatively provocative appearances. The SKX’s lug-to-lug distance of 46mm also makes it suit a far greater breadth of wrist sizes. An excellent watch, as long as you are willing to deal with an outdated movement.

In times of digital dive computers I still use my SKX007 with the dive table since I completed my OWD course and bought the watch 6 years ago.

I've had my SKX013 for a few months now and I can stay I still use it as my go anywhere do anything watch!

Excellent video,thank you for taking the time too make it. I`ve had Seiko watches for over 40yrs, currently have my SKX 009 in for a service, it gets used and abused, I surf with it, motorcycle with it,it copes a beating, excellent watch.

I was never quite sure about the SKX design, but I bought one because they were cheap and I wanted to see what all the hype was about. It’s not hype there really is something very special about this watch (you describe it brilliantly).

So true. This is my first automatic. I have a Tag, Movado, Tissot, and Boluvas. They all retired (for now) since I purchased my SKX009 in August of this year. Perfect size and mine has been consistent gain of 2 minutes a week.

because amongst so many divers watches out there the SKX has its own style and concept.. i can't tell you exactly how or why but it just feels different to any other diver watch, yet still having that classic style. It copies no one, yet still a homage to the great divers watches of history. amazing watch!

Thank you for the great video, bought a skx009j a few months ago and was less than impressed, but when you start wearing the skx it grows on you to the point that you don't want to wear anything else.. this cheap Japanese diver is more than the sum of its parts.

Wow, thank you for your review, very good. You'r enthusiastic and keen perception, without all the negatives that others love to dwell on, is refreshing and appreciated. Bruce, Queensland, Australia

I have taken my SKX007 offshore fishing and its one of the best memories I have with any of my watches

The case and dial design of the skx is the main reason why it is so beloved and has stood the test of time. There will always be a spot in the rotation for the skx.

I have a Rolex, Omega, Tudor and a bunch of Seikos, however when I am at home or doing anything involving water activities the SKX is always the first choice. It is a modern classic and as you said one of the most charming watches money can buy.

Another great one mate. Sold my 009 last year, now you have me thinking of getting an 013....Cheers ⌚👍✊

What a beautiful ode to a watch that means so much to so many of us. Thank you.

BRILLIANT! Now I love my SKX even more. Thank you! 👍

Smashing! Well done sir. A very familar accent for me. A SKX007 will hopefully be in my very near future. Just, £270 though.

What a relentless, champion, rhetorical pontiffication on this piece. BRAVO! BROVO!

My first seiko, an skx007j should be here in a few days. Wish me luck that I get a good one!

I'm a fan of the SKX series, just like what you said, they're very affordable, the only reason why I bought all three at the same time, SKX007, 009 and 011. I'm still thinking if I would be getting the SKX013. I'm still in the planning stage of getting replacement straps. The video would be a bit nicer if the SKX011 was included but still it was an excellent presentation of the history of the dive watches. More power.

Love my SKX 011J with orange dial. I have it on a Seiko jubilee bracelet

I’m a Seiko guy since the mid 80s, but I have never liked the aesthetics of the SKX. I appreciate your pointing out the design aspects in great detail. I was not aware of the smaller model, too. Your showing the vintage models also made me see where I might prefer to mod, which I do with other watches. Well done.

A very informative, creative-thinking presentation. Congrats!

History + Professional analysis on the designs, nothing can be better than these videos

One of my top three favorite watches for sure. Interesting to note, the case and dial design actually date back to the 7458 quartz divers made from the late 70s to mid 80s. I actually think the 007 is better proportioned than the 013. To me the 013 seemed crowded in comparison, like it was obviously a miniaturized version of the regular size 007.

Fantastic video on a truly iconic watch. I had an 009 in my collection but have since I sold it. I am now kicking around the idea of getting another Seiko again. Keep these great videos coming. Thanks

7:45 ''...this never ending sickness of ours that is watches....''

I have thought about getting an skx for a long time, and this video on the design aesthetic was critical in my decision to buy one, so now I have one in the mail! Thanks so much!!!

Everybody's complaining about the movement but my 007J runs 3sec slow power day and never fails. In a watch like this the simpler the better. I love it just the way it is.

Surprising to see that the SKX still hasn't upgraded the movement. I used to wear this Seiko back in my university days and living off ramen noodles))) These days my two favorite watches in my collection are Doxa and Panerai. I asked my son if he wanted an SKX, he said he wasn't into antiques. I guess I can relate. Lots of other great low level brands on the market, especially in the world of microbrands.

I didn't feel much for my SKX009 until I decided to fit a jubilee bracelet. Somehow this made it look really different....and special. Now I understood why this model is always called iconic.

If your a potential buyer pay close attention to this man, his review is tops. Now go get one because it's confirmed to be DISCONTINUED😱! I bought2 on Amazon for $420 they're both deadly accurate😍😁🍻🌿💙🇱🇷

Very well said, SKX 007 was my first automatic and now I'm hooked. Just acquired the Sea Urchin SNZF15j and the Samurai SRPB49j. Very happy with them. Great channel

My SKX has served me well; I get the glance and head nod...a lot of charm / history / charisma / and legacy for a good price.

Great video, been using seiko divers for well over twenty years and they have certainly been very well used and have never let me down, instead of servicing them I often just bought another one every couple of years, thanks again for a well informed and great video, lekker bly

Very well put together, the more you look at the crown position at 4, the more it looks right! Swapping and changing straps to suit occasions really works, my Overseas Chrono came with 3 and the quick release system and was a major selling point in purchasing it. No comments back on the quartz vid!!!

I love this watch! But I like the the SKX399 better because it has chromed indices and I prefer it over the circular indices. Great video! Your content never fails to amaze!

If you don't own an SKX you're not a watch enthusiast. Iconic piece in horological history.

Great review! The SkX 007 is a true iconic watch.

"At the end of the day, watches are about fun." Well......

I love my 007 to death! Mine will be 2 years old in december 2019 and overall acted as an entry level drug into watch collecting!

I do not like every seiko model .But this model is so classic, affordable and the most important is it will never go out of style 👍👍👍

Great watch all around with now an iconic reputation. Having said all that, the movement is so old, obsolete or antiquated.

Nice work 💯 just been wearing mine for the last 5 Days, Cheers from Perth Australia 🙏

Bravo! IDG. I love the look of the skx007. I'll have to hold off on the purchase because I just have so many watches right now. Once I thin the herd a bit you can bet there will be a new SKX modded with a double domed sapphire crystal in my watch box. Keep up the great work!

Brilliant vid Kept the seiko divers since 1980, various models from the earlier 150mtr to the quartz to back to the auto models, can't go wrong with these .

Great, well researched, analytical content as always my friend. Never owned an SKX but love my Seiko ‘Arnie’ and my Mech 2 Army Air Core watch. Have you done a video on the PLOprof and more to the point it’s little brother the Baby PLOprof yet? I would love to see that.

One of the best skx reviews I've seen. Great work

My first watch purchase in 1982, had it repaired twice it now rests in my collection.

Excellent video. You make a strong argument for the Seiko SKX which is hard too refute. You can spend more money on a watch costing hundreds of dollars more, but not necessarily receive more in terms of value or what the watch can do for you. The SKX is legendary in it's own right.

I expressed and interest in this watch 5 years ago while surfing the web for a watch to buy as my wife hovered over my shoulder. So on christmas day 2015 to my surprise my wife handed me a box which i opened slowly and behold an SKX pepsi emerged from its confinement. I have been wearing my 009k proudly since then regardless of the non hacking ability. This unfortunately started a watch addiction like mentioned in one the previous post. I try to put away a small amount of money every paycheck to save for the next watch. I want to buy my wife an skx013 so we can wear our watches together but she is not into watches like i am. Hopefully my next acquisition will be a Seiko LX diver with a spring drive movement. Love watching your channel, keep up the great work. With so many watch reviewers on youtube your still on my short list.

And the Seiko luminous feature is spectacular in the dark.

It is one of the 3 most iconic watches in the World , next to the Rolex Submariner and the Casio DW5600E G-Shock .

Absolutely the most brilliant commentary I have heard in awhile ! Excellent

A great video that captures so many of the reasons why people are in to watches. I have never had a Seiko but have just created my own Seiko mod which has been a brilliant experience.

Oh man, the times the SKX could be called affordable. Just payed 400,- for a used 013.

I bought my Seiko Divers 7A10 quartz in 1983 and worn it every day including for skiing, diving and other outdoor sports. A few scratches but it keeps perfect time, the only time I set it is when the clocks change and it is within a few seconds. It needs a new battery every five years or so. Pity they have gone to automatic, quartz makes a lot more sense for a serious diving/sports watch.

Your African accent is a true gift. Your excellent watch reviews are as addictive as the hobby itself. I sold my 007 because it seemed a little chunky after a while but I have felt drawn the 013... Just one more won't hurt

Seiko SKX is a true tool watch...this watch can be used for all purposes .

You are really cranking out some good content. I have had two of these. One I bought a long time ago and sold it. The other one I have I bought rather cheap because it has scratches and a crappy nato band, but I use it for swimming and I like to know how much time I have been in the water so I don't get sunburned. It is a sturdy watch. I know of watch collectors who have many high-end watches have some variant of the sks models. A year ago you could get one for 169.00 USA dollars with a rubber strap, now its 220 dollars for the same one. This watch has a large following and as you said one of the most modded watches of all time.

Today i am wearing my SKX009J on the Seiko jubilee bracelet.

I miss the rectangular indices-and 💯 agree this watch would be preferable w/out the day/date complication.

I wear my modded 29 yr old 7002 most days, with new hands orange dial black bezel , love it , on the rattle machine jubilee bracelet cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

A top quality piece of work well researched and considered and pretty well presented, thank you.

I have several watches but I wear my SKX 007 on a daily basis It absolutely fantastic , bombproof and smart.

the 007 is really lightning in a bottle. The non-applied white on black indices give the watch a real utilitarian / military / SciFi look. It is just the kind of watch you would expect to see on a space marine in a dystopian future, especially on an olive nato zulu strap.

"It won't be going anywhere soon" - How true! Even after Seiko discontinued production, other manufacturers worldwide have taken over the platform. There's still a huge market this design. Even with an SKX013, an SKX015 and a NamokiMod SKX007 Titanium in my collection, there's another SKX mod / custom build on the way. Yes, it's a very sick hobby.

I am glad I purchased an Skx011 last year, the one I ordered was $209.00, they are $315.00 on the same site now! I feel lucky to have caught it at a good price, The orange dial always was kind of less sought after, but It was my compromise, since I wasn't able to get an orange monster when they were available. Orange is my favorite color, and I wanted the black dial one, but I am very glad to have the orange version instead.

I find it hard to take the SKX off my wrist. I find the day, date and fully indexed bezel incredibly useful. To have an inexpensive, tough as nails dive watch is in many ways superior to a expensive desk diver that one has to baby. I work with this thing on (outdoors, all weather, rough conditions), I let my puppy Bull Terrier chew on it, and I never give it a second thought. In some ways, a watch like an SKX is really the spiritual successor to a Submariner or Fifty Fathoms. The original designer of the Range Rover, a vehicle made for getting dirty, for having the dogs in the back, is known to be pretty disgusted with the luxury all leather status symbol it became...

bought and skx173 recently, is my dayli watch :)

Probably the greatest watch of all time, and coming from an entry background. The SKX is like a Snob killer.

I modded my SKX007 with domed-domed AR sapphire, deep-sea bezel, ceramic bezel insert, Strap Code endmill bracelet and a regulated NH36 movement. It's been on many adventures with me, in and out of the water, and love it just as much as my Seamaster Master Co-Axial.

After watching this video I love my SKX007J even more.

A breakdown worthy of the SKX

Thank you for such a thoroughly enjoyable and well researched video. The SKX is truly an amazing watch :)

I just got mine. Made in Japan. Changed to a jubilee bracellet. Love it so far.

My first automatic was the SKX173. Great everyday watch that planted the seed.

Well done My first automatic watch, which eventually led to seven others...love this watch

I enjoy the 013 myself and wear it on an MN strap.

I wear my 009j on the stock rubber strap and it’s 🔥

Well done mate. Quite a power presentation. I'm impressed.

Another great video, expertly done! I'm also pleased as an owner of an SKX to have your validation.

It’s a true iconic workhorse. Think.... the Model T of cars. Simple, reliable and cheap. Sorry.... THINK .... Honda Civic... 5-speed Hatchback. Thanks for the video. It was perfect.

Only recently have I begun appreciating the SKX. I preferred Submariner-esque dive watches, but after having two Seikos, I'm starting to want this one!

An icon.... Seikos submariner. Whenever I see someone wearing one, I think 'there's someone who knows watches.'

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..

Seiko Legend...

Nice.... just got my first skx love it got the skx175 with jubilee bracelet a beautiful piece.