Author Topic: Seiko SKX007: Iconic Seiko (Just got one) (Read 13418 times)

JeepWH · « **on:** October 10, 2014, 11:07:38 AM »

Hey all, just got a new acquisition last week, and its one of the most iconic Seiko's ever made which is the legendary, SKX007.
This model was produced with numerous calibres but the design remains the same, currently its still in production AFAIK.

Last week, I bought one of this watch off Mudah.my, for a bargain at RM250. Its pre owned and full of scratches but these can be fixed. The movement runs well and it comes with a Z-22 rubber strap.

After my exams end in November, I plan on refinishing the watch case and conducting a full overhaul of the watch myself, including crystal replacement. Will follow up with part 2 of the post then. Stay tuned, in the meantime, I've attached some photos of the watch as I got it last week. Enjoy.

Heavy Scratches on the side.

Numerous scratches on the crystal.

Caseback.

Stay tuned for the transformation guys, until then....wish me luck.

Everdying · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2014, 08:30:04 PM »

actually the skx007 has only ever had 1 caliber in it, the 7s26.
previous models like the 7002 which the skx replaced in the mid 90s, to the 6309 etc may have looked somewhat similar but there were still obvious differences.

Yoda · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2014, 09:19:21 AM »

I give you all my moral support.

Please take pictures before and after

I think MWF should engage you to give us a workshop on this at its head office.

Go brother go

Timeless · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2014, 01:20:38 PM »

Rare and nice piece.. congrats

JeepWH · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2014, 02:57:33 PM »

Quote from: Glampyre on October 10, 2014, 08:30:04 PM

actually the skx007 has only ever had 1 caliber in it, the 7s26.
previous models like the 7002 which the skx replaced in the mid 90s, to the 6309 etc may have looked somewhat similar but there were still obvious differences.

Thanks for the info, my mistake.

Quote from: Yoda on October 11, 2014, 09:19:21 AM

I give you all my moral support.

Please take pictures before and after

I think MWF should engage you to give us a workshop on this at its head office.

Go brother go

Bro Yoda, thanks for your support.

Will post the step by step. Actually for case finishing is going to be my first attempt. Wish me luck.

Quote from: femann on October 11, 2014, 01:20:38 PM

Rare and nice piece.. congrats

Thanks.

Everdying · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2014, 05:34:52 PM »

put a yobokies glow in the dark bezel on it

JeepWH · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2014, 07:19:08 AM »

That's an interesting idea, but I prefer to keep it original.

JeepWH · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2014, 11:13:50 AM »

Great day today, officially entered the first phase of the refurbishment project.

Spare parts finally arrived from Thong Sia Sdn Bhd.

From L-R:

Caseback Gasket, Crystal, Crystal Gasket, Receipt.

Total: RM 86 including shipping by Poslaju.

ericys · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2014, 10:14:57 AM »

New to this forum and nice project to work on bro. My Seiko suffered a deep scratch on the crystal during site work, between 12-1pm area. Been in that condition until I read your post and decided to give it a nice clear crystal and a new rubber strap at Thong Sia. My hands are not nimble enough to operate on the watch. Now it is back to its original glory and getting some wrist time. Hopefully the pictures will turn out.

http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/ericys/media/Seiko/IMG_20141121_123501_zpsd16d12db.jpg

http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/ericys/media/Seiko/IMG_20141110_0947411_zps945e74c1.jpg

ericys · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2014, 10:37:10 AM »

Sorry guys, here you go.

Before

After

Timeless · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2014, 07:24:11 PM »

Should keep it instead

JeepWH · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2014, 07:49:33 AM »

Nice one ericys, gonna work on mine soon after i finish a mod job for a customer. Will update on the process soon. Including hand polishing.

JeepWH · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2014, 02:22:35 PM »

Just finished hand polishing the case. Read more here:
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.new#new

Fluffy6640 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2014, 02:34:41 PM »

Gorgeous work mate.

JeepWH · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2014, 05:34:12 PM »

Finally finished the project.

Things I've done:

1) Replace new crystal, and new crystal gasket.
2) Replace new caseback gasket.
3) Hand polished the case.

Note: The crystal requires a crystal press to install, many thanks to a local watch repair shop who done it for free. He's a very reliable guy and has a huge range of pre owned watches including vintage seikos for sale. (PM me for more details and his website)

Here are the photos. Very happy to have a new watch to wear.

Thanks for reading.

Yoda · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2014, 08:13:09 PM »

well done Jeep keep it up,

r3kahsttub · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2014, 09:03:25 PM »

Wow, tihs is fantastic! More pics, please! Also, appreciate if you could PM me the website/contact. Thx!

JeepWH · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2014, 03:57:33 PM »

Quote from: Yoda on December 01, 2014, 08:13:09 PM

well done Jeep keep it up,

Quote from: r3kahsttub on December 01, 2014, 09:03:25 PM

Wow, tihs is fantastic! More pics, please! Also, appreciate if you could PM me the website/contact. Thx!

Thanks bro Yoda.

r3kahsttub: PM you already. Thks

JeepWH · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2015, 03:49:14 PM »

Finally we reach the end of my restoration project...

After a long time looking for a Jubilee bracelet to replace the strap, its finally here. Many thanks to bro Yoda who sold me one.

Fitted and looking great, loving the look of it.

Looks really Seiko..

Enjoy and thanks for looking.

mike · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2015, 04:41:02 PM »

Nicely done. Congratulations!

hanz079 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:18:35 PM »

Cool work!! Congratz and enjoy!!

Yoda · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2015, 10:11:08 AM »

Congrats Jeep

Now you have the LICENCE 007

JeepWH · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2015, 10:55:34 AM »

Quote from: Yoda on January 09, 2015, 10:11:08 AM

Congrats Jeep

Now you have the LICENCE 007

Yup. 007

'On Her Majesty's Service'

r3kahsttub · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2015, 11:53:19 AM »

Excellent stuff, and great work bro! Enjoy in good health! I enjoyed reading the updates

More projects in the near future?

JeepWH · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2015, 04:32:45 PM »

Quote from: r3kahsttub on January 09, 2015, 11:53:19 AM

Excellent stuff, and great work bro! Enjoy in good health! I enjoyed reading the updates More projects in the near future?

Thanks bro.

Have to wait abit, have to get more $$$ first.

Unless any members here have some gone case watches lying around, willing give free (i pay postage) ?

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Author Topic: Seiko SKX007: Iconic Seiko (Just got one) (Read 13418 times)