Is The Seiko SKX007 Overrated?
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They haven't updated the Taj Mahal in 370 years. What's yer point?
And the Taj Mahal still doesn't have hacking or hand winding.
JungleEddie it doesn’t have sapphire crystal either
What about the Star of India Sapphire?
People that do not get this, do not get the SKX!
JungleEddie That's very funny hahahaha
Bought skx007 after your comments and have to say it has become my go to daily, it does exactly what it says on the tin, I'm a motor mechanic by trade and this is a tough usable piece of equipment. Thanks for the great advice.
My guy has a portrait of an skx on the wall
Just pulled the trigger on the SKX007! Last one at my local watch shop. Found it in a hidden corner right next to the 5 series for a great price. Couldn't be happier!
Nice man! How much did you end up paying for this?
Great video. The SKX was released two years after I joined the Navy, was my first mechanical watch, and still in my rotation. It’s been with me all over the world in my 24 year Military career. I “upgraded” to a Seiko SRP777, but I just don’t love it the way I love my SKX. I’ve been through a million straps and bracelets with this watch and I’ve had it on a Seiko jubilee for the past year or so. Gotta own the “jangle”.
So sir.. as a naval personnel you dont have any problem with the skx w/ no hacking/winding feature. Thers something feels while wearing this iconic watch for me
Overrated? Probably not for a 20 year old watch but clearly brands like Orient have surpassed it's features. You cant argue with it's iconic status though.
Iconic? A blatant cheap Rolex ripoff... 🤔
Tree Dillinger if it was it would have a cheap cyclops copy, a 3 o’clock crown and the same indexes, the same hands, same case, I could go on......it’s not a Steinhart. I do feel that a lot divers look similar to the untrained eye tho👍🏻
vinny8vinny ok, it’s not an exact copy, but come on. The dial, the bezel, the bracelet. They didn’t design it out of thin air. If anything they very specifically changed a couple of features so that they can call it their own. It’s not just the divers, look at all their watches. Look at vintage Seikos from the 70s. 90% of them are fake Datejusts. You can’t tell me it’s not a blatant rip-off. Oyster bracelets, jubilee bracelets, rotating bezels, fluted bezel, screw down crown.
That’s really all Seiko does with their entry level automatic watches: copy Rolex for a much cheaper price. They don’t even pretend they’re not doing it, come on. Everyone does know that, right? I mean- the sky is blue...right??
That should be the starting point of any discussion like this one. It’s simply a discussion of how different Rolex ripoffs at different price points compare. Nothing more, nothing less.
1bentley4ever ...try reading closer, Champ, I specifically addressed that. They’re not going for 1:1 copy (minus the branding) like Steinhart. We can say “inspired by” or whatever, but be serious.
Let’s use common sense here for a second, Sport. How do you think they designed the SKX? Do you think they were unaware of the Submariner? ...or do you think they were holding a Submariner in their hands? You’re not honestly suggesting that they didn’t take the Sub (and the datejust) and say let’s make a much cheaper version of this watch? Think about what you’re saying here.
I have both the Sub and the SKX, for the record. I have 2 versions of the Seiko I use as beaters. I recommend them for that; but iconic? Bullshit.
Tree Dillinger you make some good points, especially with the oyster bracelet. I mean even the name “007”. It is a very different watch tho. Inspired by....yes, every diver must be inspired by the fifty fathoms and the sub I guess. Let’s be real tho even Rolex didn’t start making good bracelets till the last decade 😂
How dare they call this watch overated ! its such a iconic piece i just love mine so much
Your enthusiasm is amazing. Its a joy to watch your videos as a watch aficionado...great job
My SKX007 is still running well after 15 years. I paid $105 for it and never looked back. I thought about upgrading the movement and doing cosmetic stuff but decided not to worry about it.
The SKX is a legend Jory, thanks for the acurate and honest review & congratulations on reaching 37k subscribers!
Had mine for 10 years and was my gateway drug into Seiko divers. Love it.
Never overrated and keep making great videos man.👍 Also 37k!!!
I don't care if people think that the SKX is overrated. I love my SKX013 and plan on wearing it for many more years to come.
Always like your videos
I just got a skx007 and love it. It’s a great looking watch and has been keeping excellent time.
I ordered mine from Long Island watch and while I paid a bit more received a clean fresh an new model.
Definitely not sitting on a shelf long.
I have an skx007 for 15 yrs no problem no maintainance. Great bang for the buck. Btw it looks good on a nato
Thank you for your channel. Informative and carefully considered. Have an SKX as well as watches from Nomos and Laco but the Seiko is the one I miss when I don't wear it....
My SKX007 is my favorite watch in my collection! Congrats on the one year Mark!
I come back and watch this video every now and then to remind myself how smart I am for buying an SKX007. This time I noticed that I could round up the comments up to 800. You’re welcome. 😂. Love the channel. Keep it up, man.
Great year! Keep it coming
The most amusing watch channel out there. Love your Seiko stress moments in the middle.
It's hard to call a watch overrated when so many people gladly shell out $200 for one! It's iconic & legendary in it's own right and that gives it certain status, regardless of lack of features in it's price range. The Orient Ray II was recently selling for $50 less than the SKX and feature-wise on paper, is undeniably a better value. In a way, they are like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, clearly not the best motorcycle for the money, but man, it's a "Harley!"..like, it's a "Seiko SKX!"
Right now You can buy a chinese watch with a SEIKO NH36A (read 4R36) movement for a 70 US dollars!!! Just think about it! Everytime when someone buys an SKX, i feel like this person payd for the watch and then throwed another 100 bucks in Seiko's pocket.
@@JSarmat86 dont bother. just go for an omega 300m with 8800 movement. lol. not really that expensive.
@@lionellim1101 , although i like Omega Seamaster Professional 300, i actually ended up buying a Seagull D819.459 - a beautiful dress watch with ST2130 (read ETA 2824-2) movement with hacking, hand winding and precision of +2 seconds per day. For 190 US dollars. How about that?
But this is not what i wanted to say. What i realy wanted to say is that Seiko will not improve their quality as long as You WILL BUY this piece of crap (SKX007) for 200 bucks. Just think about it: right now, in this moment, Seiko HAS a better solution for roughly the same amount of money, but they will not implement this solution as long as the old solution works. Why bother? Right now You could have a better version of iconic SKX for the same 200 bucks - with hacking, hand winding, good bracelet, aligned bezel etc. But no - it's not a bug, it's a feature to have in 2018 a watch made in Japan of worse quality than a chinese watch for 1/3 of the price.
Enjoy Your piece of crap and have a nice day!
I paid £115 for mine one year ago.
@@JSarmat86 who wants a CCP piece of shit tho
The SKX007 was the first watch I bought after getting in to watches. I love the watch and don't plan to ever get rid of it. To me if the SKX had manual wind and hacking it would be the perfect watch. But I still love it as it is.
Another great vid Jory - ironic that you made this now...picked up a 009 last week. Incredible value for money IMO. Agree re straps...rubber fine, though bracelet or NATO also work well. An all-around great classic timepiece.
I just bought a SKX009 for the first time. Absolutely delighted with it.
My too.
@@paulusvberkel1448 me three!
2 years how is it?
Agreed Jory, I have the 009 on a nice Nato, and I switch it out with a Strapcode Oyster or whatever we're calling it now...keep up the good work my friend !
Replaced the 7s26 to NH36 and my SKX is been a dream since.
Literally running like a quartz now with about +-0.5 a day.
And everything is aligned in my SKX!
The only thing that is bad is that I ruined my case a bit with bezel removals when I removed the bezel few years ago
for cleaning while being unexperienced. But i just brushed it manually with some sand paper and its better now.
One of the best watches ever, especially the case. Just love the feel and fit of that case. That being said Seiko please just throw a 4R36 movement in there and give us drilled lug holes and this watch will be ready for another 2 decades of ass kicking.
I’m fine with the movement, but I’d love to have domed sapphire and the drilled lug holes previously mentioned.
Sam D. Nah, they want you to move up to the new Turtle.
dimman77 I hate the turtle's case shape. Otherwise, I'd get it over the skx007.
Right now You can buy a chinese watch with a SEIKO NH36A (read 4R36) movement for a 70 US dollars!!! Just think about it! Everytime when someone buys an SKX, i feel like this person payd for the watch and then throwed another 100 bucks in Seiko's pocket.
@@JSarmat86 fuck china
Subscribed over 6 mo ago - keep up the great work sir!
Bought a Heimdallr for $160. They solved all of these problems.
I love my Seiko watches, the SKX007 is a work horse . I have a 15 year old watch that I have beat up pretty well, the hardlex took a beating . Several times I hit it so hard on steel objects that I was sure that the crystal was broken, but it survived and has the marks to prove it. I was glad I found this channel when it had 5 thousand subscribers , The word is out this is a great channel to learn about our sickness.
Love, love, love my SKX 009...but I must add that I did in fact unknowingly crack the crystal, No idea when or how it happened. Did have to replace it. Only crystal I've ever replaced. Still my favorite beater of all.
Love the channel. Love the skx. Congrats on a great first year. Any opinion on the lesser known skx cousin the 173? Never seems to be mentioned when discussing the rest of its family.
Watches aside.. you're a really witty and engaging host. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more!
Looking in to buying an SKX007. Should I pay more for the J version of this watch or is the K version sufficient enough? Thanks!
Just bought one, first was misaligned. So returned it and bought in a different place. Guess what,,,misaligned as well. Not as bad as first one so I may keep it
love the oris box in the background
I got mine in Singapore in 1999 been used at work on deck im in the merchant navy, been scuba diveing with still works amazing watch
Great enthusiasm brother. You will rock and roll!!
Just bought my first SKX007 and I'm super happy with it. The guy sold it to me with A Turtle bracelet though which didn't fit so I've treated it to a Geckota Engineer style. Oh and my chapter ring is perfect! One thing I would like though is a Kinetic movement in there, or a solar. But Kinetic would be better as you still get that feel of the weight inside moving.
Love your attitude. Here have a sub! Good luck with your channel dude!
I'm a Seiko fanboy.
Sex is tens of thousands of years ago and it's still awesome. Leave the SKX alone haters
I feel for you. Not only that you haven't had sex in tens of thousands of years, but also that you had to live that long.
007 gang I love my skx it was my first automatic movement I was into watches since I was young, when I turned 18 I got myself a seiko skx it has been 4 years since I’ve bought it; I have gone scuba diving in it, used it and abused it, this watch has been dropped smacked and all sorts of things and it still runs great. This was the best purchase for a watch I have made so far.
Loved your take on the SKX. Flawed? Certainly. I got mine for $135; it's taught me lots and has accompanied me (and still does) through thick and thin. It's part of the experience of how much one can pay and still have fun.. SRPs have updates and are so much fun, but also cost twice as much.
I really like and Love you Bro! Great reviews Always !
Happy one year brutha!!!
i have worn mine daily for months, and the lack of hand wind doesn’t bother me as i never really take it off unless showering. I guess the lack of hacking is a small letdown but doesn’t become a factor until setting (which is only about once a month). Overall, amazing watch, great size and weight and the design is stunning
I've lost the count for how many vids about seiko SKX I've already seen, and here is the first one to address the REALLY important matters about it. Thank you! Interesting enough, the mineral glass has a Mohs Scale of Hardness around 5, although the Seiko hardlex is 8, it's tougher than tungsten or hardened steel! Good enough for me!
I have the 7002 series, I love the patina though and currently owned that one and I love it so much with switching nato straps.
Thank you for the video ! I like you videos and the way you present the watches. Because of you I bought the SKX007 and I absolutely love it ! One question, what's the best way to set the time precisely, included the seconds ? The seconds don't stop like on my Presage and I think my Hamilton Khaki. Do you have a tip ? Thank you from Belgium :))))
Hi there, great video. I'm just getting into watches and have just ordered myself a SKX007j as I was specifically going after a Japanese one. From my research I believe they are no longer in production so I was really glad to see the place I had ordered it from only had 2 in stock. My question is, the day wheel comes in English and Arabic, do all the j watches have this configuration? Ideally to keep it Japanese I would prefer it to be in English and Japanese, I'm finding it hard to find a concrete answer, I read somewhere the J models all have English/Arabic combinations only but am not sure if it's true and if it is, is it possible to swap the part out?
Hhmmm I see the Oris box in the back. Subbed just for that! 👏
Watching this while wearing an SKX lol
Nothing wrong with that!
me too :)
Me too! lol
I just switched to my snzh57 about an hour ago, my skx was on my wrist for a week non stop (except for showers)
"watch"ing ... heh
Nice review and explanation!
The more parts inside the movement, the more parts that can fail. I bought my SKX on the fact it meets ISO and will outlast all my other watches in the decades to come and will not require the added cost of factory service.
The SKX is also infinitely customizable by modding it if you wish to do so.
Please don't modd the watch, it is as beatiful as is is write now.
@@paulusvberkel1448 no. It needs the sapphire crystal mod
Hardlex is great, I accidentally smashed my PADI diver into a marble clock. The marble crumbled while the hardlex was unmarked. I don't recommend putting it to the test though. :D
I'm a subscriber and i like your content Jory. I just ordered my first watch ! An SKX007 with Strapcode bracelet and DD sapphire from Long Island Watches. I even paid extra for overnight shipping. I'm Hoping i made the right choice for my first REAL watch. I feel that if you want to avoid SEIKO'S quality control problems don't buy directly from SEIKO or a name brand store. Go thru a reputable middle man company.
Dude great chan, greetings from Bulgaria!
Would really enjoy seeing your opinion of the DeepBlue Master 1000 at $149 & resolving many of your skx cons with a hacking and handwinding seiko movement as well as sapphire crystal & helium escape, pretty great alternative imho
Long Island Watch sells their own copy of the SKX with a flat sapphire crystal for under $300.
The key word there is "copy...not "original"
Strong agree. Keep up the great work!
Good review i have a SKX and my wacth really keeps good time and it looks cool!
My SKX is sitting next to my Explorer in my watchbox. If I need a tough watch for a rough job I reach for the SKX. Just putting that out there
I bought one of these because of you. I have some nicer, more expensive watches, but this may still be my favorite. It has to have the greatest value to price ratio of any watch made. I love it. Thanks.
Just got one...totally agree....love the design so much that I got the 009 as well.....love that green strap...is it a C&B heavy duty?
Love your channel
You just made me so happy about the crystal ! I though its just a mineral one, prone to scratching. :) Yeah, im totally getting an SKX :)
consider a mako 2 instead, way better and cheaper
Awesome videos👍. Just placed my order for skx007😁.
The Skx007 is the best watch in the game - greetings from germany!
An icon, Seiko is right to not change a thing about it. Also as to the bracelet, my friend has a 90's Rolex GMT M2 and guess what, the bracelet has hollow end links, centre links and a stamped clasp just like the SKX does.
That only means that both, Seiko and Rolex know how to F**k their customers :(. Also, alot has been changed since the 90's.
I liked your review the best
Congratulations bro
Excellent video
Strait to the main points
I watched your video twice
👍👍🤩🙏🏻
I got a ONS 007 yesterday. I’m happy.
Jory, where did you buy this Olive green strap??? I love it! And I want it!
It's funny you made this video because I sold mine a few days ago and don't feel bad though. While it looks good and is a strap beast, it wasn't in my regular rotation. It didn't bother me about the hacking or winding, and I'd recommend it to anyone, but it was never a big hit with me. I never ... bonded with it. But I know they guy who owns it now will show it the love it deserves.
skx007 warrior here thanks for this informative detail. Godbless
I agree with a lot of your positive comments! Love that lume.
Hello and thank you for your videos. I'm willing to buy a new time keeper so could you tell me, what would be the best and most recent alternative to the SKX007, except the SKX013 in 2020? Thank you !
Well said good sir! ...and I've only just noticed the skx picture behind you! I cant say anymore than you have already said. This ONE design has lasted 20 years! Is there any other watch company that has kept a design that long without any updates?
I ve had the skx for years in my watch collection.
It s price has gone up quite a bit now.
I love this watch. Its definetely a keeper.
Placing my order for the SKX007j right now, looks great, works great.......
Is great.
I dont really understand the obession with hacking, handwinding, and sapphire crystals. Also, none of my Seikos have misaligned chapter rings, so thats a nonstarter for me as well. The SKX is a great watch, and is ISO 6425 rated. The Orient is not. Nuff said.
Being able to hack makes it easier to tell if your watch is still accurate and might need some servicing. Handwinding is a lot more efficient and easier than shaking. That said it doesn't bother me if my skx has none of these features since I've got other watches in rotation. The hacking also helps me when I regulate my watch since I don't have timegrapher.
Hello Mr. Time Teller. I have both SKX007 and 7002-7001, I switch to both every week do you also rotate wearing watches? I am planning to Modify them in terms of crystal, bezel and straps
Great video.
Also, the SKX is an equalizer. At a place I worked at the manager wore an Omega Seamaster on a perlon and I wore my SKX proudly on a black leather strap. The SKX is the bad boy in the room that is shamed by no one.
They are, however, not as robust as many think. The 7s26 movement in mine recently got messed up and so I am planning in the near future on retrofitting it with an NH36 movement. that's another reason why this piece has a cult following; they can be modified in so many different ways.
An SKX has a soul. Take the guts out of it, take it apart and put it back together, modify it but it still is what it is.
Also, the crown threading is kind of crude and feels pretty bad. It always took me several tries to get the crown to screw down onto the threads.
I would recommend to have look to Orient Scout. It is amazing!
Great watch! Any other Seiko or maybe other brand that is such a good strap monster?
I love my SKX divers. And my Orients. And my Vostoks. Wish I could afford an Omega or a Rolex. But my inexpensive watches haven’t let me down yet.
Did I mention I LOVE my Vostoks? :-D
Excellent watches and doesn't break the budget while wearing a different watch when you like. Sometimes spreading your money across different watches make for a happy owner and a more diverse collection. Smart move!
Incredibly moddable and aesthetic, top 3 in my favorite watches together with Rose Gold Rolex Yatch-Master and Limited Edition Seiko SLA017 62Mas.
Love my 007....Have it on a Strapcode Razor Bracelet, and have replaced the Crown for a slightly taller version, because those Crown Guards are quite pointy and sharp on the underside....Uncomfortable to screw / unscrew the Crown......It is an icon...And yes....Mine runs within COSC too ;)
I gave my self a present for my 30th birthday. It's amazing. don't know if it is strange but that was my grail watch :) so I'm happy with it,
Awesome vid like always..and you are right if it ain't broke don't fix it.
O k i'm shopping around and looking at these watches, but can you explain what is its that you mention out of alignment or something ?
What’s your opinion on the Seiko Prospex Padi Dive watch? I’m trying to decide on an Skx or this particular watch. Both designs are gorgeous, (love the homage of the submariner on the prospex) but which one should i get as a first real entree watch for myself?
I think that there has been three versions of movement, not sure about what but as far as I can remember there are 7s26 A, B, and C, and it's something about the hairspring or the mainspring. So not completely without any improvements for 22yrs.
definitely not overrated. recently got one for about 160usd. changed the strap to a zulu, got a sapphire crystal, and ceramic bezel. yes the 7s26 is outdated but it still gets the job done. before i was torn on what to get (citizen, orient or this skx) but im very happy with my skx. the fun part is the modding. the lume is also fucking awesome.
Great video love the skx007. I have seen Long Island watch came out with a version of their own of this watch. Has sapphire crystal and a seiko movement with hacking for around 199$. But there was a comment on this video you can find skx007 all day for under 200$. This I haven’t found cheapest price new I have seen is 260$ care to share where you can find it for under 200$ new?
I purchased the SKX007 about 2 years ago and really like it. However, I've had to exchange it 3 times for the following reason: Although the 007 is an automatic watch, it seems to stop running after 3 days of continuous wearing. Each of the exchanges seem to have the same problem. To use the watch, I must place it on a watch winder every 3 days. I'm fairly active and don't know why this problem exist. Is there a "break-in" period for this watch? Each of the exchanges were from a different dealer. Is this a characteristic of the 007 or is there a flaw in the movement?
Umm, it really seems like you just didn't move the watch enough? I know my Seiko 5 worked all year as long as I wore it enough.
My goodness... what must I do to move enough??? I live a normal life and move as normal as anyone. Your Seiko 5 might be a bit different than my 007 although they both have the same movement. Strange...very strange.
My word, what a grotesque piece of work!
Great video. What are the alternative's to SKX at $200. Thanks
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And on that subject my first Seiko Divers watch is still going strong after 40 years. Why do people have to try and find fault with everything? Especially considering the price, these watches are EPIC.