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 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 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.
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
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
@@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 😂
None of the homages ever get the taper of the jubilee bracelet right. The taper on the Seiko is much narrower giving it that great range of flexibility. I personally discount the Steeldive from the list because of the lack of the day/date complication, with it just having the date only.
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 .
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
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: ruclips.net/video/ZSkRUVNTQ0M/видео.html Heimdallr Monster: ruclips.net/video/nRiB8E-ycSM/видео.html
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!
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 😊
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
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
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/RqbMitLL3J8/видео.html
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.
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.
@@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...
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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 😅
... 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 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!
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. ruclips.net/p/PLAvzyytvyE2c6VgbHCr5Mv2EtP5_BPxFb
@@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.
@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.
@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
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
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.
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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!
Thanks mate. Yeah Seiko missed a trick not releasing an upgraded version of the SKX.
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. 👍
Which colours did you both go for?
@@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!
@@Nigel-nar53 You can always swap for a bit... Or just buy another one using my affiliate link 😉
Nice comparison. Don't forget the Seiko is an iso certified 200m diver
That's true.
@@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.
The difference between 200m and “Divers 200m” is significant!
Heimdallr is more Seiko than Seiko.
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
As well as being cheaper too. That's why I have quite a few Seiko homages, but no actual Seikos.
in your opinion which homage is better - heimdallr, or steeldive?
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
The Heimdallr is objectively better. But it also costs around twice as much. I'd get the Heimdallr personally.
@@rayndown thanx for response.already got heimdallr. good watches for this price
Great comparison, keep on these comparisons. Provides alot of experience as a reviewer. Great Job 👌🏽
Coming from Mr Seiko that means a lot. Thanks mate 👍
@@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 😂
None of the homages ever get the taper of the jubilee bracelet right. The taper on the Seiko is much narrower giving it that great range of flexibility. I personally discount the Steeldive from the list because of the lack of the day/date complication, with it just having the date only.
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 .
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
@@radu197666 The value for money you get with AliExpress watches is fantastic isn't it?
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:
ruclips.net/video/ZSkRUVNTQ0M/видео.html
Heimdallr Monster:
ruclips.net/video/nRiB8E-ycSM/видео.html
Great review with detail comparisons. Wish there was a version without day date
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
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!
That's very true. I'm glad you liked it.
Come on man !
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 😊
That's very good and interesting point my friend.
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
Yeah that's true.
the heimdallr monster is the watch that seiko should have been
Yeah they are great. I still love mine.
ruclips.net/video/nRiB8E-ycSM/видео.html
Completly agree. Just ordered 2 thru heimdollar
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
Yeah I agree with you there. The white definitely looks better.
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.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked it.
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.
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:
ruclips.net/video/RqbMitLL3J8/видео.html
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.
Cheers mate. That makes sense.
Skxis the daddy
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.
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.
@@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...
@@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.
@@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.
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.
Я купил на АлиЭкспресс Heimdallr за 110 долларов.... Скоро приедут , посмотрим....
Nice comparison. Is that a Braun in the watch box?
Thanks. Yes it is. Here's the unboxing video for it.
ruclips.net/video/jV28GYl0SKY/видео.html
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Very nice. Can’t wait for the full review of it.
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.
try the steeldive one of the razor wire bracelet
whether plug in play?
That was a fun comparison. As an owner of a good original example, I will refrain from casting aspersions on the homages. Cheers.
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.
@@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.
That black Seiko already has moisture inside the glass.
Does it? I must have missed that.
@@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 😅
Lol pretty sure he would have noticed that holding it in person.
... 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!
Yeah that does look pretty good. It's one of the few Escapement Time watches I don't have... Yet.
@@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!
@@benjamr68 I'm glad you're happy with it.
For the life of me I can’t understand homages. I did try but just can’t do it.
Well done video though
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.
ruclips.net/p/PLAvzyytvyE2c6VgbHCr5Mv2EtP5_BPxFb
The SKX 007 is discontinued (I think) and I don't think there is an equivalent replacement yet from Seiko.
Yes what? 😕
@@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.
@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.
@@donnyboon2896 Ah ok.
@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
Lovely watches
Yes they are.
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
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.
Do you know the exact diameter of the sapphire crystal on the Steeldive?....for modding.
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.
If Steel dive had the Orange...
is there any skx013 homage out there on aliexpress?
Tandorio and Haimdkkkrsnfk (whatever) is the same 💩 but expensive?
it seems that the steeldive no longer comes with the jubilee now ?
That's a shame.
Can u talk in a slowwwww way
Clearly owned by an alcoholic looking at the scratches on that watch.