Today we discuss Seiko SKX and how the once great value watch has been replaced by a lesser watch. The SKX was the go to watch for anyone who wanted a great mechanical watch.
Citizen's BN015 series is the "New SKX" despite being a different movement from a different watchmaker. 65% off at the Citizen Store is the way to go. Im still a Seiko guy,but im in the 8L range now.
I think these models need to be assessed on their own merits in isolation. We need to stop comparing them to our favourite classics and see if they can stand up on their own. Personally I like this new watch and picked one up yesterday for £265. I am very pleased so far with my purchase.
I am glad to here you enjoy the new Seiko. I am also a big fan of Seiko, I own 4 Seiko’s myself. I suppose all I was trying to say in the video is that the value proposition of a Seiko is more difficult today than it was in the past. I agree though that every watch is individual and should be assessed on its own merits. Hope you have many enjoyable years with your new purchase.
Fair points all round. Seiko was the everyman's hero once upon a time. They have always been easy to live with and their designs are awesome for the most part. That being said the SKX is iconic and the new 5's are just meh. Not great but not terrible but nowhere good enough to replace the legend. Hope you are having a great week man!
Citizen's BN015 series is the "New SKX" despite being a different movement from a different watchmaker.
65% off at the Citizen Store is the way to go.
Im still a Seiko guy,but im in the 8L range now.
That is a good choice too. Citizen are making some really nice watches these days.
I think these models need to be assessed on their own merits in isolation. We need to stop comparing them to our favourite classics and see if they can stand up on their own. Personally I like this new watch and picked one up yesterday for £265. I am very pleased so far with my purchase.
I am glad to here you enjoy the new Seiko. I am also a big fan of Seiko, I own 4 Seiko’s myself. I suppose all I was trying to say in the video is that the value proposition of a Seiko is more difficult today than it was in the past.
I agree though that every watch is individual and should be assessed on its own merits. Hope you have many enjoyable years with your new purchase.
Fair points all round. Seiko was the everyman's hero once upon a time. They have always been easy to live with and their designs are awesome for the most part. That being said the SKX is iconic and the new 5's are just meh. Not great but not terrible but nowhere good enough to replace the legend. Hope you are having a great week man!
Hopefully they can find a way back soon. 🤞🏻
@@watch-this-official In the meanwhile people have jumped ship to other brands like Citizen and San Martin and so on. Sad but it is what it is.