The Seiko SKX007 - The watch that started it all!
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- Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024
- Seiko SKX007 - The watch that started it all
We all have that first introduction, the watch that goes beyond just telling us the time. For me it was the Seiko SKX007 that made it all click for me. This watch has always punched way above its weight class. What it has in charm in matches with iconic dive watch language,. To this day I love this watch. Hope you enjoy my brief story on how this watch got me into the hobby.
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Looked at the SKX007 for years and never pulled the trigger then it was discontinued. This December I will graduate with my Masters and bought the SKX007J today as a gift to myself… My how things come full circle.
Treat yourself 👌🏼
Been rocking my SKX007 for close to 15 years now.
The SKX wasn't my first "serious" watch, it was my last. I did the research; all of the videos about how it was out of date with a old movement. How it wasn't worth the money. I had no interest in buying one. Then they stopped production. Then the prices started to increase. Then they started to make homages. Homages? To the SKX? WFT? I figured if they're selling SKX replicas, then why not just buy the real thing? When I got it and took it out of the box, I realized the mistake I'd made. The mistake I'd made 5 years ago, when I didn't buy an SKX then. If they ever bring back an updated SKX (NOT a 5KX). I'll buy another one.
You just have to own an SKX to understand 😃 glad you got there eventually. Thanks for watching
I did buy another one; from the original owner. Who rarely wore it. The rubber strap was still stiff.
NEGRONI!!! Your editing and videography skills are so insane. I cannot! Loved this review and the personal touch.
You’re too nice Britt! Your production is something to strive towards, absolutely love your flat lays and B rolls. Thank you for watching. And definitely, we all need to slow down and appreciate what we have.
Enjoy you both! 🎉
Man. This one spoke to my heart. My first watch was a skx009J Pepsi bezel because naturally I couldn’t afford a Rolex Gmt. That was about 7 years ago. I just got my Rolex Gmt Pepsi a month ago and it has made me respect my Seiko all over again because of the journey. Keep up the content my guy 👍🏾
Hell yea man. I had one of those for the same reason. Gifted that 009 to a younger brother. He still wears it
Nice. You rolled strong right into Rolex. Cheers!
A co-worker traveled to Romania in the 1980s and I asked him to bring me back a Seiko quartz dress watch because the currency exchange was favorable. He vetoed my selection and instead brought me back a Tissot Ballade mechanical that I still have to this day. I was immediately smitten by mechanical watches and many years later bought an SKX007 as my second mechanical watch that I wore every day for many years. At some point I started collecting and now have an Oris moon pointer and chronograph, a Tissot Seastar 1000(the early 2000 version) and couple of quartz oddities. The SKX007 will always hold a nostalgic place in my collection and remains my go-to watch for camping. It's a true beater that I don't worry about abusing or dunking in the lake and the long lasting bright lume can be read all night in a sleeping bag.
SKX 007 is my love in world of watches ❤
I picked up a Seiko 7548 (the quartz version of the SKX007) in a thrift shop in Hilo, HI years ago. It's unique because it has a Japanese Kanji option in the day wheel instead of English abbreviations for days of the week. I have bought and sold multiple pieces since then, but this one has been a constant.
That is very cool 👌🏼 I would of liked to have the skx007j just because from what I’ve read they were built a little better than the K variants. But the aesthetic of the skx is universal
I got into this hobby some years ago when my daughter was just a little girl. My first automatic watch was a Tag Heuer Carrera and I still love it till this day. My daughter and I went to a father/daughter dinner date with her school and we had pictures taken and in the picture you can see me wearing that watch and one day it will be hers to have and pass down and share with her children her experiences during those times. Since then, I've collected the 007 and many other designs and to quote Kevin O'leary, "collecting watches is a disease..." Now that my daughter is grown, I'm slowly introducing to her the hobby. I have an heirloom of a watch that belonged to my grandfather which is a 1951 Hamilton windup which he wore everyday. A watch that was given to him from a mens club that he was apart of and it was dated with his name engraved professionally on the caseback. I have memories and pictures of him wearing it and there really is a strange connection that comes with these little time pieces when you hold and wear them. Likely my collection will be passed on to not only family, but also friends. Great review, please keep the videos coming. ✌️🙂
Thank you for sharing. Apologies for taking so long to reply. I wanted to read it in full. This is what it’s all about. These watches will live on after use and we need someone else to be custodians of these gems.
My fiest real watch was the seiko arnie in 1988, still works today!! Its a real tool.
I own 14 Seiko’s but my SKX009 is definitely one of my favorite all time watches I’ve ever owned.
14!? Well okay 😅
4xoverland is my go to watch while chillin out, and saw his sub 1680
Like you said the SKX is ISO certification, 200m, screw down crown, beautiful engraved case back with The Great Wave of Kanagawa and even love the jingle jangle super comfy bracelet that’s made the skx loved by so many collectors. Bought mine so many years ago for $180 from LongIsland watch and several watches later it’s still one of my favorites in my collection.
Seiko skx greatest watch 009
Passion, passion.
Yes, all it started with charm from SKX, I had a King turtle last month and easily found the SKX shadow hides in it.
Love the SKX. I bought one in college for like $190 on sale. I've since bought other watches, but it's the one that I wear the most. It's really blown me away after they were discontinued how much they increased in value because they are that GOOD. Seiko made a mistake by discontinuing them.
I agree. The replacements are merely dice style watches and no longer certified dive watches.
Great video...I have a very similar journey and time frame with my love for mechanical watches. I've had a watch on my wrist from the days in elementary school starting with a Freestyle Shark watch (that I still have) and moved into various quartz watches until the recent love and affection towards mechanical. I was able to purchase my SKX007J model at retail before soon after it was discontinued and added the same Seiko jubilee bracelet as I wanted the stock look and feel and I'm glad I did. I have gotten alot more attention and compliments on this watch that I have ever imagined and it has been on my wrist everyday since. Thanks for sharing your journey and thank you for your service! Your To-Do list cracked me up btw...lol!!!!
Glad my video brought a bit of joy. Thanks for sharing. Love how watches really can connect people through a common love.
Hello! Thank you very much for telling me this, I am currently 15 years old and I really love watches! As soon as I saw this watch on the Internet, I really liked it and ordered it! and thank you for telling the story of the watch!
Greetings from Hungary 🇭🇺
Thanks for watching!
I just picked up a mint skx007k1 on a rubber dive strap & original box at my local pawn store for $120. I can’t believe I found one at a pawn store!
I have a Rolex and Omega watches, but for some reason the love i have for the 009 is something different. That's what i had on my wrist on my wedding day. Something special i tell you . And that's why the prices of them have skyrocketed here in Canada. 700 dollars average
My first “real” watch purchase was a Seiko chronograph I couldn’t afford so the shop let me put it on layaway. This was before RUclips or anything like that so once I got on RUclips I looked up my beloved seiko and then started discovering ALL The watches and reviews and was hooked!!
My gateway watch was a Seiko from a totally different aesthetic. an SSA425, love the old school design and the way it can easily be worn in many different situations both casual and more serious
Im wearing the brother skx009 now, love it ✨❤️💙
I had that version as well, gifted it to my younger brother actually 😆
i like the BB frame attached to your wall man, thats cool..
Love this mate. Will be taking mine in to get serviced. Actually made me feel a little bad for neglecting it for the last few years. Just stuck in a drawer for a few years after the rich Swiss kids came out to play. Now not only waitlists but a guilt trip. Thanks Chris...
😅😅😅 hey man I think we all needed a little reminder of where we started. I know I’m not the only one.
I still have that 007... Running smooth as butter... Since 2000! My father gave that to me when I was a kid on 2006... My dad was so mad when he checked it and it has some scratch... I didnt bother until last year, i didnt think about price hahahahaha i still use it today, the glow green on dots was already fading and has low glow... Also my divers color became orange hehehehe but still i love it... Simplicity but everyone knows this classic
Casio AE1200 is what got me into watches. I gifted it to a good friend of mine, and I now have a different quartz-beater(GWM5610). It really isn't about just always chasing the next thing, but also finding appreciation in what we already have.
Totally agree
Yes, I agree. It’s just tough in our environment of social media. Very important to remind ourselves to be appreciative in what we already have
Brother, you just nailed my journey. I’m wearing the SKX007J. My first watch was the SKX007K. I’m literally in an uber heading to a Rolex shop to register for the 124060 sub. Totally decided to take the plunge. Thank you for making this video. 🙌🏽
You’re gonna love it brotha. Good luck. Just remember to be patient, be nice, and check in.
Great story. They are indeed awesome! Gave mine to a buddy.
Dude! Great presentation!
My first "real" watch I bought for myself was the Tissot PRS200 around 20 years ago. I still have that one. My first automatic was a Seiko SRPB91K1 (discontinued). It became my beater and has gotten quite a few "scars" over the 5 years I've had it.
SKX009 was my first real watch as well. Still have it today!
Awesome 😎 🤘🏼
The SKX was my first automatic piece and is what propelled the hobby for me as well. I recently sold it for a decent profit.
But you will never forget it 😉 thanks for sharing man. I’m sure it was the first for many of us
awesome review this is a must have in every collection imo. great editing and the camera is so vivid. i subbed
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you for your service Christopher. I bought an SKX007 before my Submariner as well. Unfortunately it doesn’t keep reliable time anymore, running about 15 minutes fast per day, and has been sitting in a drawer for years. Your video has me considering to send it to Seiko to have the movement replaced. Cheers 🍻
15min fast… that’s within spec for the skx 😆 Just kidding! But yea definitely have a local watchmaker give a simple service. They are great watches. And thank you for watching!
Buy a new 7S26 movement for $75 online and have a watchmaker swap the old one for the new. You’ll be all set for the next 15 years.
Sounds like it just might be magnetised. If so it would be easy to fix yourself with a demagnetiser.
Love the video, love the watch, love the story. Lost me at Maker’s 😂😂😂😂
Thank you for your service hard charger !!! 👊🏽🇺🇸
😂 I think it would be a little funny talking about a $200 watch and pouring some Redbreast 21. Makers is the every man’s whiskey 🥃 😅
@@ChristopherNegroni hey!! I can’t argue with you on that one. You got me!!!
@@tommyhenriquezkayakangler8465 thanks for watching!
Great vid man! I love my skx. Question about your dope tattoos. How long did you wait before you wore a watch over your tattoos? I have a wrist tattoo about 4 weeks old now. Its not peeling anymore but still shiny. Just trying to see different opinions. Keep up the great content!
Yea I’d say as long as you are past the peeling phase you’re good. Make sure you wear sunblock daily on your wrist/hands 😎 keep that ink looking nice for longer. Thanks for watching!
@@ChristopherNegroni thank you so much for answering. Definitely good info for me. Keep up the great content! Good to see people with tattoos wearing beautiful watches too.
So weird I did the same, bought many more expensive watches. Was about to sell my skx and had it serviced and the glass replaced. When it came back I put it on a new nato and I can’t take it off. So glad I didn’t sell it.
The Peeeeeeeeerfect watch to own it.
amazing watch for the money. still looks great. awesome on natos too. uncle seiko makes a custom rubber strap for it that form fits the lug space. everyone should have an skx
Conrad! What’s up man? Thanks for watching. Yes definitely amazing aftermarket straps for the skx. I remember I had a strapco oyster for mine early on.
@@ChristopherNegroni yea strap monster! I still wear my 013 for sketchier vacations, the pool/beach, movie theatre (for the crazy lume!) etc. still gets worn even with other rolex and Cartier etc in the collection. It’s a legitimate design icon even at the low price.
Same here, the SKX 009 was my first automatic
Oh yes! The Pepsi, I had one briefly as well
Awesome video
The seiko flightmaster. 😀 my first nice watch
Good old flighty as TGV would say
Just bought a NOS. Yes, I know I overpaid to what it could be had a few years back. But, had to have the OG.
I think it’s well worth it. Just chalk it up to inflation
Same here. We’re worth it 😉
Rado Captain Cook bronze is an epic piece imo.
Not the biggest fan of Rado or bronze watches. But if you like it 👍🏼
Nice video again! You have skills! Seiko watches are great bang for buck. I agree, that for me watches are more about the memories and happy times I have with them, than building a collection. I love my Explorer 2 , but I do have my eye on getting a Hulk one day, it just looks badass! Seiko are great too, lots of great watches to enjoy wearing at any pricepoint
Thanks Mike! I appreciate you tuning in for my content. Yes definitely the memories are key. Nothing wrong with building a collection, but we all need to slow down a bit and enjoy the ride. I’m talking to myself mostly 😆
SKX 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fortunately you can still get a new 7S26 movement, in a Seiko 5, and fairly inexpensive.
I remember thinking the SKX was a sub homage when I first got it 🤣
I bought my first skx about a month ago in a new-like condition, my issue with it is the accuracy, it’s gaining about 80sec/day! I tried regulating it couple of times but didn’t seem to get it right, now im stuck at +50sec/day. I don’t know if it’s normal but it’s not a pleasant experience.
Yea it’s pretty normal unfortunately 😆
everyone’s had one of those for sure
We all had that first
@@ChristopherNegroni had a couple of the sarbs too but flipped em when they were discontinued. didn't wear em much
No watch fades, patina, hands get darker etc....and show the wear and tear like A Seiko SKx or a Seiko 6309.
As a matter of fact, if i go to the beach I much rather have a Seiko SKX or 6309 on, than any other watch for aforementioned reasons.
You can keep the newer Sapphire crystals and bezeks that do not show wear.....they are not a tool watch, they are a piece of jewelry.
Badass vid. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you speedy!
Seiko, Seiko git me into watches.
The "10" on my bezel isn't just a straight vertical line. It's got that little hash mark at the top like this " 1 " as opposed to " I ". does this mean it's fake? everything else , including numbers on back check out...
No idea. Sorry
NY0040 was my first.
I just picked up one of these. What bracket is on this one? Would a 20 or 22 BOR bracket work?
I believe you’re asking about the lug width for the bracelet. From what I remember these are 22
To me is the SKX009
cool vdo - keep it up!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Everyone talks smack about the “rattliest jubilee”. I have a large collection and three Rolexes…. And it’s the most comfortable bracelet period. Change my mind!!! I even tried the upgraded fancy straco oyster and jubilee for the Skx and I hated them. The jingly one is for sure jingly but absolutely the most comfortable hands down!!
And ps- even with the great collection and everything my little heart could possibly desire…. I naturally gravitate to and still enjoy the skx013. It’s my daily and favorite of my entire collection.
Oh it may be rattly but it’s very comfortable 👌🏼 I agree 100% OEM bracelet over all aftermarket options. I too had a strapco oyster in the beginning, not a fan
What's that green strap???
If i buy an skx007 jubilee can i also buy a rubber strap for it and replace it on my own easily? Or the watch guy should do it?
It’s easy just get a spring bar tool
la meilleur montre du monde, j'en ai deux.
Im wearing mine right now actually, its up in rotation.
So many people dislike the OEM bracelet, but not me. I bought a Strapcode replacement and my SKX at the same time because of what people said, but never changed it out because the OEM is so amazingly comfortable. Just be careful when putting on heavy jackets, like motorcycle jackets, because the links can catch on the cuff.
I'll never sell mine.
#PANDAADAY
😆😆😆 when it comes it comes
I watched this video from Wristwatch Revival ruclips.net/video/la2ztR5askE/видео.htmlsi=MS9vhSbWtx6s_wx2 , and this guy wore a Pepsi Rolex GMT watch since the 60's, and when he died he passed it on to his Grandson. The watch was full of history scratches and age Patina. I wanted to have a watch to become part of my history, so I tried some Homage watches of that same watch, but they were copies. I ended up getting the Seiko Padi Pepsi, and I wear it with love!
Negroni!!! BEFORE i subscribe to your channel does vintage skx demand a higher price than a modern skx thanks
Vintage skx will definitely demand a premium. Even the more modern ones are double the retail price that I paid for my original skx in 2017. They discontinued the skx a couple of years ago and they have since gone up both.
I have a 97 unworn 007k1 don't know value please advise thanks for commenting 🙂
@@seikoskx depends on condition. If it all original, runs well, has all paperwork. I’d say anywhere from 200-600 is fair value
Thanks
Hamilton kakhi field whith dial
If you buy Rolex, there are different types of. but there is only ONE SKX007 (also look at the last three numerals ;-) )
2024 value for MINT new in box for SKX007J1 would be what? $2000? There's no new condition J version for sale on ebay only K version and they are $800-900. I see two used J for $1600ish from Japan seller.
No idea on pricing today my friend.
Don't stress about J vs K - they're exactly the same. Same watch, same factory, same build quality but unfortunately sellers are good at separating money from wallets for the J. NOS SKX007K's can still be bought for US$400
no hacking or hand winding?! mineral crystal, stamped clasp. SEIKO are the kings of mediocrity.
😂😂😂 it was like 150 bucks. Cmon
So I bought mine for $180. Would you prefer the new Seiko 5kx? Your trade substance for pretty when you chose the 5kX. The SKX is ISO certification, 200m, screw down crown, has a nice case back design. Now it’s replaced with a piece of glass on the 5kX . I’m sorry but how is this newer watch better? Oh yes the movement! So the new one hacks? Why would you ever need hacking on a highly inaccurate movement? Hate to break it to you but both the 4R series and 7S26 aren’t the most accurate movements. So hacking is a moot point. Yes but you can wind the new movement! Really, you feel that having to wind the movement 30 times is faster than shaking the watch 3 times to get the 7S26 movement with the “magic lever” going is easier ? Seriously?! Yes the new 5KX may be prettier but so much has been lost. For $180 not sure I could’ve found a watch that offered so much.
heimdallr and SM do it so much better and for LESS!!!
Dont see the attraction of the skx. It was discontinued but there were also millions and millions made. Not worth 1000$ by far, not rare not made in Japan either. Seiko does not make those models in Japan. They are made in Malaysia in the same factories as the K models. They are just marked differently and labeled “made in Japan seiko is cagey for not clarifying this and confusing people. Had soo many arguments about this. Only the high end seikos are made in japan. The rest are made in Malaysian factories with Japanese factory management. This is a loop hole
How do you know the j models aren’t made in Japan? I think they’re worth 300-400 based on the design alone. Which is what they go for on eBay today
The Made In Japan models were made in Japan, I'm afraid you're wrong on that. Certainly my 98 Japan was - I did a ton of research prior to purchasing it.
What branch of the service were you in Negroni ?
AF
I retired USA ARMY 2015 thank you for your service I was also USA Air force veteran went to Lackland along time ago 😀
@@seikoskx good ole lackland 🫡
go mariners
Ok 👍🏼
I don’t get why guys love the day-date. They look feminine compared to the Submariner.
LOL 😂
It’s a beautiful watch, mate.
Skx009 owner and I love that thing
When i heard "from seikos to rolex's" listening to nas, i bought the seiko first, rolex is the next step :)