Author Topic: SKX007 VS SNZF17  (Read 11473 times)

Offline adrian_fai

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SKX007 VS SNZF17
« on: November 01, 2011, 03:38:07 PM »
Hi guys..
Just want to check with the Guru's about the difference between this two..
besides the design.
and which one is worth for the price..
thanks :)
Good day everyone ;)

Offline Watchnewby

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Re: SKX007 VS SNZF17
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2011, 04:34:18 PM »

Model #SKX007 (is perhaps the most evergreen diver’s watch from Seiko. First introduced in 1996 to replace the 7002-series divers, it has become an icon of the quintessential Seiko diver. Eleven years on, this model is still sold by most authorized Seiko dealers worldwide to this day. The SKX007 became so popular that it spawned several models based on the 7s26-0020 caseback design)

Diameter: 42 mm (w/o crown), 45 mm (w/crown)
Lug-to-lug: 45.5 mm
Thickness: 12.7 mm
Lug width: 22 mm, tapering to 20mm at clasp (48A2-JG Oyster bracelet)
Caliber: 7s26A, 21 jewels (7s26B from Oct 2006 onwards)
Caseback type: 7s26-0020
Movement: Automatic, non-hacking
Beat rate: 21,600 bph (6 beats/sec)
Loss/gain: Less than 40 sec/day
Power reserve: About 42 hours
Calendar: Day/date, dual language
Construction: Stainless steel
Crystal: Hardlex glass, flat profile
Crown: Screw-in type
Bezel: Unidirectional, 120 graduations
W.R. rating: 200m, ISO certified
Luminous material: LumiBrite™
Movement Japan, cased in Japan (SKX007J)
Movement Singapore/Malaysia, cased in China (SKX007K)



Model  #SNZF17 (also known as little black sumo; this watch is seen as the successor of the SKX031)

Movement : Cal 7S36 - 03C0 automatic
Water Resistant : 100 m
Material : Hardlex Crystal
Case : 41 mm x 13 mm thickness ( w/o crown )

Case : 45 mm x 13 mm thickness ( w/crown )
Lug width : 22 mm
High Luminous dots and hour hands
See through case back
Solid SS folded double push-in button

42mm wide, not including the crown (push/pull, not screw-down)
*12mm thick (+/-)
*7s36, 23-jewel automatic movement
*Mineral (Hardlex?) crystals front and back
*Uni-directional, rotating bezel (120 clicks, counter-clock wise)
*Stainless steel case (polished sides, brushed top)
*22mm, stainless steel bracelet, solid main links with hollow end links (case and clasp sides)
*20mm signed buckle, 4-position adjustable

Can see a review at this site : http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=462.0
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Offline adrian_fai

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Re: SKX007 VS SNZF17
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2011, 04:46:50 PM »
so which means the SKX007 is more to a classic watch and SNZF17 is more to a fashion watch?
can i say it this way?? :-\ :-\
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Re: SKX007 VS SNZF17
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 11:38:29 PM »
Well, I can agree with the SKX007 is more to a classic watch and SNZF17 is more to a modern mini version of a divers watch.
Not sure on the price of both, so cannot input feedback.

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Re: SKX007 VS SNZF17
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2011, 11:16:40 AM »
SNZF17 looks like a mini SUMO...

i would prefer SKX007 personally...
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Re: SKX007 VS SNZF17
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2011, 11:52:19 PM »
i'd vote for the SKX007! ;)


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Offline The Godzilla

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Re: SKX007 VS SNZF17
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 10:07:06 AM »
SKX007  :thumbsup: