Seiko SKX vs Homages Battle / Comparison 🥊 Honest Watch Review
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Күн бұрынHere's a comparison review of the Steeldive SKX and Heimdallr SKX homages, to an original Seiko SKX 007 watch.
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@Horologique 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thorough comparison! I'm glad you used a vintage SKX, as it's wonderful to see how it ages. Thanks to these homages Seiko fans can have what Seiko never gave us, a hacking and hand winding SKX!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Yeah Seiko missed a trick not releasing an upgraded version of the SKX.
@Nigel-nar53 3 жыл бұрын
I've got the Heimdallr 007 homage & my mrs has one too. Mine goes on my 8.5" wrist whilst my Mrs's goes on her 5" wrist & we both love em. 👍
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Which colours did you both go for?
@Nigel-nar53 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I've got the black dial & once my Mrs saw it & thought it looked great she ordered the orange dial version, which to be honest I quite fancy too!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nigel-nar53 You can always swap for a bit... Or just buy another one using my affiliate link 😉
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison, keep on these comparisons. Provides alot of experience as a reviewer. Great Job 👌🏽
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Coming from Mr Seiko that means a lot. Thanks mate 👍
@TheWatcherReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR its a curse mate. Even though alot of these chinese pieces would smash a seiko just on specs, there is something about the OEM feel and Seiko which keep you buying them. Not a fan of the newer stuff as much but it is what it is. Plus...i never pay retail which helps. Otherwise Seiko can just do 1 😂
@alicansunal3487 2 жыл бұрын
Heimdallr is more Seiko than Seiko.
@rsg5850 Жыл бұрын
Great review with detail comparisons. Wish there was a version without day date
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@rickhufnagel6984 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks for this comparison. It's great to see these watches side by side with the real thing. What is the watch you are wearing? That bracelet is awesome. Sorry if that is a bit weird but I have to ask.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful. The watch I have on wrist is the Hruodland Aquatimer homage. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEFNoxN Here's the link to the review as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNeSgMylsbKXemw.html
@shanephillips8735 3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. Don't forget the Seiko is an iso certified 200m diver
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
That's true.
@elgatto3133 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR As is the Heimdallr, otherwise it would be legally forbidden from putting Diver's 200m on the dial. China's actually a part of the ISO so Xi would get on Heimdallr's ass if they were lying about it.
@Uchoobdood 26 күн бұрын
The difference between 200m and “Divers 200m” is significant!
@radu197666 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review ! I pulled the trigger on the SD 1996 as I like its blue dial a lot , plus it was 20$ cheaper than the HEIMDALLR SKX007 . I won the lottery as I have been wearing it for 47 days and it only gain 58 sec ! I am stunned , I didn't get that accuracy not even with my OBRIS MORGAN EXPLORER II which is using a - theoretically - more accurate Miyota 9015 Now I feel like pulling the trigger on an orange HEIM SKX 007 as well as on a Monster - blue or red - I have an original SKX173 moded with sapphire an oyster strapcode bracelet but it's still NIB .
@radu197666 2 жыл бұрын
It's strange but my SD 1996 has BGW-9 on the bezel . Yours might be an olde version ? Lume is very decent but the lume from the SD 1970 model which I have as well is definitely longer lasting ! I LOVE the bezel action on those 2 x Steel Dives . More than the bezel movement on ARMIDA A7 / OBRIS MORGAN EXPLORER or HELM VANUATU although those are MUCH more expensive watches
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын
@@radu197666 The value for money you get with AliExpress watches is fantastic isn't it?
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын
I have reviews on the Heimdallr SKX and Monster, if you haven't already seen them. They are both really nice watches too. Heimdallr SKX: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLmbhbiHs7q1YIE.html Heimdallr Monster: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLiZdZt2kt_Hg4E.html
@luist.1919 3 жыл бұрын
Great video & thanks for the comparison. I have been considering picking up a skx homage to mod with. If they are compatible with older skx mod parts.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked it.
@AlexanderB. 3 жыл бұрын
Lets not fiorget the other two watches wouldn't be there without the Seiko SKX but be it as it may. The Seiko is still the best looking watch but the weakness of Hardlex became pretty much visible. The Steeldive is a missed opportunity to make a better watch with it's subpar lume pip and the hollow end links. The Heimdallr seems to be the best made watch, the crystal and the lume seemed to be the best, if it wasn't for the dodgy bezel action. Nice comparison mate!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
That's very true. I'm glad you liked it.
@RM-pg4js Жыл бұрын
Come on man !
@WATCH-4U 3 жыл бұрын
HEIMDALLR skx have improved in the last year....steeldive are good quality homages at an affordable price... but sad as it seems homage watches are becoming alot better than some originals
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
As well as being cheaper too. That's why I have quite a few Seiko homages, but no actual Seikos.
@user-bt9hx3ik6e 11 ай бұрын
in your opinion which homage is better - heimdallr, or steeldive?
@WATCH-4U 11 ай бұрын
i had both at one time the steeldive ive still got but modded it where as the Heimdallr i thought was better built all round n had the sunburst orange dial n sold it just due to my eyesight is not good nowadays...But out the two me personally the Heimdallr is the better variant by a mile...@@user-bt9hx3ik6e
@kristofferfast112 10 ай бұрын
The Heimdallr is objectively better. But it also costs around twice as much. I'd get the Heimdallr personally.
@user-bt9hx3ik6e 10 ай бұрын
@@kristofferfast112 thanx for response.already got heimdallr. good watches for this price
@jimmor4731 Жыл бұрын
Do you know the exact diameter of the sapphire crystal on the Steeldive?....for modding.
@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын
At what point does a mod watch become an homage? If a Seiko was modded with sapphire Chrystal, new bracelet, NH36 and milled clasp,is it really an SKX anymore? I don't have the answer, more a philosophical question 😊
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
That's very good and interesting point my friend.
@persianchrist 3 жыл бұрын
is there any skx013 homage out there on aliexpress?
@flymorenow 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting review. One thing about the original SKX007 is the markers are white (look better) while the markers on the steeldive have a ting of green. I think the green against the black dial is not as nice as the original white markers on the SKX007. thanks
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree with you there. The white definitely looks better.
@ojsimps701 3 жыл бұрын
Original is still available over £200 nowadays long gone £70 from hong kong ebay however with OG 7s had to be worn regular and with the size I never used to. Prefer new samurai but nostalgia wins.
@joeruiz6133 3 жыл бұрын
In regards to the water resistance, the Seiko is in fact DIVERS 200 And while the sharky states “divers 200” I doubt that it is and is more likely just 200 m, same as the steel dive
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's true.
@JasonTheWatchGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison! I think the flex in the bracelet will come from wear, as you wear a watch longer and longer the bracelet becomes more flexible.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. That makes sense.
@CanadianBeachcomber 3 жыл бұрын
That was a fun comparison. As an owner of a good original example, I will refrain from casting aspersions on the homages. Cheers.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it. I think it's interesting to see what the differences are between them, and how things have developed over those 21 years.
@CanadianBeachcomber 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR This is true. My skx007 is less than 10 years old, in great shape and cost me less than $200 Canadian. I appreciate it for what it is, as an original design.
@amznandy 3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. Is that a Braun in the watch box?
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes it is. Here's the unboxing video for it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLxia6qK0Za3e40.html
@amznandy 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Very nice. Can’t wait for the full review of it.
@alexprendido2023 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely watches
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are.
@zillsburyy1 3 жыл бұрын
the heimdallr monster is the watch that seiko should have been
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are great. I still love mine. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLiZdZt2kt_Hg4E.html
@RM-pg4js Жыл бұрын
Completly agree. Just ordered 2 thru heimdollar
@aronchas Жыл бұрын
Tandorio and Haimdkkkrsnfk (whatever) is the same 💩 but expensive?
@RM-pg4js Жыл бұрын
I think honest dont like heimdllr..ke kinda craps on it when it came to the links and bezel..the bezel is rough like it should b..its a diver guys ! Great video. Suscribed
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын
No, I do like the Heimdallr, just keeping it honest and pointing out any issues though. Thanks for subscribing. I'm glad you liked the video.
@timeintheuk 3 жыл бұрын
Skxis the daddy
@benjamr68 3 жыл бұрын
... And of course the other really credible SKX homage at the moment is the Escapement Time one. I have four original Seiko SKXs. Frankly all of the homages out-spec the original in many areas!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that does look pretty good. It's one of the few Escapement Time watches I don't have... Yet.
@benjamr68 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR This morning, I received my Escapement Time Flieger with the Type-B dial, bought based on your review. Nobody has been able to wipe the smile off my face all day!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
@@benjamr68 I'm glad you're happy with it.
@rbyouth1038 3 жыл бұрын
try the steeldive one of the razor wire bracelet
@rbyouth1038 3 жыл бұрын
whether plug in play?
@katerhofmann 3 жыл бұрын
I have a skx 013 an the bezel is still turning after a couple of years in use and occasional dip into water. That is something I can't say about the watches I got from Ali. Yes, sapphire crystals, ceramic bezel inserts, solid endlinks, but when it comes how good the bezel revolves my Ali watches (Steeldive and parnis) developed problems.
@watchcheapo1801 3 жыл бұрын
All credit should go to Seiko. Forget about the hardlex crystal, aluminium bezel and jingle jubilee...Because without seiko skx, this steeldive and heimdallr will not doing homage of it.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Of course Seiko is the OG. But it's interesting to see how things have developed since that watch came out though, and what the homages are like in comparison.
@watchcheapo1801 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yup..I love homage watches, i own monster,turtle and tuna homages, definitely there is value for money with many upgrades, but still, i really hate it when people say trash thing about the originals, seiko had been trashed too much imho...
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
@@watchcheapo1801 I think the main problem people have with them now is that they are increasing the prices, but not really upping the quality with it.
@watchcheapo1801 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR That point I agree. But as mainstream brand, it always will go that way of increasing their prices. The retail price is always too expensive at the start, but will decrease as market goes or after hype is gone. The discontinued model however, the price is rising because of rarity and demand.
@HarryUnchained 3 жыл бұрын
That's not the point, someone that purchased the homage is probably a Seiko fan anyway. I honestly don't mind the hardlex and aluminium bezel suited the watch perfectly. The problem is they discontinued the watch, should have just rerelease with the new movement and raise the price a bit. The 5KX is not really an SKX though.
@donnyboon2896 3 жыл бұрын
The SKX 007 is discontinued (I think) and I don't think there is an equivalent replacement yet from Seiko.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Yes what? 😕
@donnyboon2896 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR - Great! You noticed. 😃 It is suggested that the algorithm likes responses. So, respond to your favorite creators to help them. This is like playing golf and when you get to the green and it is the turn of another golfer in your party's turn you put down a coin where your ball was so you can return to the same spot. It said your video was up for 1 second. So, I said "yes" so I could watch the video and edit my response later. If it is a popular channel and a long video your response might be number 1,394. Even if there have been 70 responses, I put "yes" to feed the algorithm if I don't edit it later. I think everyone should do this. So... Yes.
@shanephillips8735 3 жыл бұрын
@Sixkiller2121 You can still buy them on Creation Watches for fairly sensible money. £218 for an skx007k with rubber strap. There are choices of nato and leather straps, but obvs they go up in price. I honestly think they will go up in value a lot more once the existing stocks run out, they are a true classic. I understand homages have better specs, and I have an islander for that reason, but the original I think is still worth picking up.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
@@donnyboon2896 Ah ok.
@shanephillips8735 3 жыл бұрын
@Sixkiller2121 They also have the Japanese made version, but going by a lot of the reviews I don't think they are worth the extra spend, well, not for me anyway
@NexDim. 2 жыл бұрын
For the life of me I can’t understand homages. I did try but just can’t do it. Well done video though
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын
That's fair enough, they aren't for everyone. Thanks for watching though. I actually have a separate playlist for non-AliExpress that might be more to your taste. kzfaq.info/sun/PLAvzyytvyE2c6VgbHCr5Mv2EtP5_BPxFb
@user-xu2kk1xi2t 3 ай бұрын
Я купил на АлиЭкспресс Heimdallr за 110 долларов.... Скоро приедут , посмотрим....
@hamzapeer518 2 жыл бұрын
it seems that the steeldive no longer comes with the jubilee now ?
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын
That's a shame.
@OnlytestWatch 3 жыл бұрын
That black Seiko already has moisture inside the glass.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын
Does it? I must have missed that.
@OnlytestWatch 3 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR The other watches have a clear crystal and the Seiko has a whitish halo on its crystal, something leaked or maybe it is the effect of the video lights 😅
@NexDim. 2 жыл бұрын
Lol pretty sure he would have noticed that holding it in person.
@stevewalther2293 Жыл бұрын
If Steel dive had the Orange...
@bayukrisna328 Жыл бұрын
Can u talk in a slowwwww way
@damiencarr2935 3 жыл бұрын
Clearly owned by an alcoholic looking at the scratches on that watch.
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