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Title: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on February 15, 2020, 05:07:55 AM
2 weeks ago, I was researching on OMEGA watch and stumbled upon SEIKO SKX007. After reading some reviews, I bought my first ever DIVER watch, a SEIKO SKX013K2.

This is the review that caught my attention on SEIKO SKXs
An Owners Perspective On Why I Love Both The Seiko SKX007 [Black Bezel] & SKX009 [Pepsi Bezel]
https://bespokeunit.com/articles/watches/why-love-seiko-skx007-skx009/ (https://bespokeunit.com/articles/watches/why-love-seiko-skx007-skx009/)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on February 15, 2020, 05:15:54 AM
The Cult

The reason I say its a 'cult' bcos ppl around the world are following and still buying the SAME model since first introduced in 1996, and there is a community of modders. You can google 'seiko skx mod' if you don't belief me…Here is one example,
The Beloved Seiko Dive Watch, Reimagined 3 Ways
https://gearpatrol.com/2016/05/06/watch-modders-remake-seiko-skx007-dive-watch/ (https://gearpatrol.com/2016/05/06/watch-modders-remake-seiko-skx007-dive-watch/)

And there is a step-by-step mod guide…
SEIKO WATCH MODDING 101
https://luciusatelier.com/blogs/news/seiko-watch-modding-101 (https://luciusatelier.com/blogs/news/seiko-watch-modding-101)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on February 15, 2020, 05:18:51 AM
The 'Couple' Diver

And it has a Abang-adik version. OK, it is NOT a gent/ladies version, but I plan to make it a 'couple' DIVER watch, hahaha. SKX013 for my wife and get another SKX007 for myself…how cool, right ?
Seiko SKX007 vs SKX013: Are They Exactly The Same?
https://iknowwatches.com/seiko-skx007-vs-skx013/ (https://iknowwatches.com/seiko-skx007-vs-skx013/)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on February 15, 2020, 05:27:28 AM
Some other info about the SKXs

Complete Guide To The World's Best-Value Diving Watch]
https://www.fashionbeans.com/article/seiko-skx007-watch-guide/ (https://www.fashionbeans.com/article/seiko-skx007-watch-guide/)

The Seiko SKX007 and its family of Seiko Beater Divers]
https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-skx007-family-seiko-beater-divers/ (https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-skx007-family-seiko-beater-divers/)

SEIKO SKX007 & SKX009 // BEST DIVE WATCH VALUE EVER?!]
https://www.watchspec.com/seiko-skx007-skx009/ (https://www.watchspec.com/seiko-skx007-skx009/)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on February 16, 2020, 04:55:10 AM
And some youtube videos about the SKXs…

Why Is The Seiko SKX Loved By So Many?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k6zB7SICyc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k6zB7SICyc)

What size dive watch is right for me? The Seiko SKX007 vs SKX013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6bSVTljnA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6bSVTljnA)

Seiko SKX007 Vs SKX031 (is the Seiko SKX007 the best OF the SKX Varieties?!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ20gEs4-5o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ20gEs4-5o)

Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on February 16, 2020, 04:55:59 AM
And more SKX MOD videos…

How to Change or Upgrade to a Ceramic Bezel Insert on your Diver - Watch and Learn #65
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3giSlXYGqp0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3giSlXYGqp0)

Upgrading to a Sapphire Crystal on the Seiko SKX007 Dive Watch - Watch and Learn #27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Zqit4r0wM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Zqit4r0wM)

SEIKO SKX MOD 02 ???????????????????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6xiEJNGQek (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6xiEJNGQek)

Seiko skx007-c skx comex mod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s4htR4tkNw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s4htR4tkNw)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on March 07, 2020, 05:37:51 AM
History of SKX007…

The Seiko SKX007 and its family of Seiko Beater Divers
https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-skx007-family-seiko-beater-divers/ (https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-skx007-family-seiko-beater-divers/)

* images from the post
(https://k8q7r7a2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Seiko-SKX-007-1.jpeg)

(https://k8q7r7a2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Seiko-SKX-007-11.jpeg)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on March 07, 2020, 06:13:52 AM
SKX007 is a ISO 6425 certified diver watch.

Here is a good writeup about ISO 6425 standard
https://helmwatches.com/iso-6425.html (https://helmwatches.com/iso-6425.html)

mark of a true ISO diver… DIVER'S 200m
(https://wornandwound.com/library/uploads/2015/06/SEIKO_SKX007_FACE1.jpg)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: dualcarb on March 07, 2020, 06:50:27 AM
Thank you for sharing all the links and your passion for the watch. I was one of the lucky few who managed to get the SKX 007 and 009 before they were discontinued. My only regret was to not buy one of them on the jubilee bracelet. I have the oyster and its super comfortable. I can only imagine what the jubilee feels like. Please post pics of your watches, we would love to see them...have a great weekend.
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on March 08, 2020, 09:24:55 AM

Why Is The Seiko SKX Loved By So Many?

According to IDGuy, here is why:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5k6zB7SICyc (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5k6zB7SICyc)

And like IDGuy said, SKX is my intro to Diver's watch and my first Diver's watch is the smaller brother SKX013.
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on March 12, 2020, 03:10:37 PM
Thank you for sharing all the links and your passion for the watch. I was one of the lucky few who managed to get the SKX 007 and 009 before they were discontinued. My only regret was to not buy one of them on the jubilee bracelet. I have the oyster and its super comfortable. I can only imagine what the jubilee feels like. Please post pics of your watches, we would love to see them...have a great weekend.

Hi dualcarb, no worries, can buy jubilee bracelet to fit onto your SKXs. I saw 1 used seiko 22mm diver jubilee bracelet for sale on mudah.my
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: Henry T on June 30, 2020, 10:22:42 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: Henry T on June 30, 2020, 10:23:48 AM
 :) >>
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on June 30, 2020, 11:30:17 AM
:thumbsup:

Poison    ;D
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: Henry T on June 30, 2020, 11:37:07 AM


Poison    ;D
This is a very popular model. Seiko must have sold a million or more units over the years. :)

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Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on June 30, 2020, 12:24:32 PM


Poison    ;D
This is a very popular model. Seiko must have sold a million or more units over the years. :)

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NOS continues to pop up years after stop production, seems like never ending supply, good for late comers like me to have the chance to collect new units  ;)
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: Henry T on June 30, 2020, 12:50:36 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200630/8830c5c6ccd1b97b44eabb2c3e2af37c.jpg)

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Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: acurusaragon on September 09, 2020, 09:41:52 AM
The Cult is huge !!!
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: xxx2299 on September 09, 2020, 10:07:50 AM
The Cult is huge !!!

welcome aboard  :D
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: Henry T on March 23, 2021, 07:55:08 AM
5KX aka Superman. Same case design and size.  ;D

Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: Henry T on February 25, 2022, 08:51:13 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: The Middle Man on April 29, 2022, 02:36:36 PM
is this watch still in production? Is it hard to find in the market?
Title: Re: The SEIKO SKX 'Cult'
Post by: DonFlamingo on June 06, 2022, 12:49:39 PM
is this watch still in production? Is it hard to find in the market?

I don't think so, but newer models can be modded too.

All hail the Cult!