Seiko SKX007: One year later. A review with tips for new and prospective owners.

[@TheUkester69]

I was contemplating getting one of these but didn't until just recently. Your video contributed to my going over that edge. It just arrived today. I see why people love it so much. Awesome, understated, no nonsense watch. Thanks for the "hacking" tip. To those of you who are into watches but don't have one of these, get one while you can. You deserve it!

[@RobertAxelsen]

Great video! Thanks for the helpful time setting advice. I am waiting for my skx007j1 to arrive in the mail. Can't wait to try it on!

[@grahampawson1502]

Just bought a 009 k1 and a 007 j , brilliant watches for the money .

[@arlosaul6587]

Pro trick: you can watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@jaxonabraham9931]

@Arlo Saul definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D

[@koltonmajor9195]

@Arlo Saul definitely, been watching on flixzone for years myself :D

[@alexkobe4395]

@Arlo Saul Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D

[@miguelkannon6495]

@Arlo Saul definitely, I have been using Flixzone for years myself :)

[@vincevice3729]

Bought mine 007k1 today.. such a beautiful watch!

[@crazyparrot3068]

Yes it is! Congatulations, wear it in good health.

[@ivermec-tin666]

Thank you! This is the best video on how to set the skx that I have seen to date.

[@michael42620]

Great review! Got myself a used one last month and love it!

[@ryan_chandler]

Got the 007 for myself as my first watch about a month ago and I absolutely love it. I've fallen in love with watches thanks to this watch. I'll always have one in my collection

[@crazyparrot3068]

Excellent, I hope you continue enjoying it for many years to come. Wear it with pride, Ryan.

[@onpoint1977]

I just got my first automatic and it's the 007 and I absolutely love it! Thank you for your time setting tutorial and helpful information on this classic!!

[@bernardtan1]

I just got my 2nd Skx007 yesterday, I bought my 1st skx007 when I was in high school but decided to sell it, now I decided to have one again 😀

[@DirkCleiren]

Good review i love my 3 Seiko's Sarb033 - skx007 skx 009

[@bunberrier]

Greetings from the year 2020. The whole world is in a snit about some virus spreading and SKXs are no longer being produced, which has driven up the price on the remaining ones. I could not afford to buy one at the original price back when they were being made, but can now afford the inflated price so I finally got one of these after wanting one for a long time.

[@cyronnmauleon5303]

Same here bro, buying my first skx at a time of a pandemic...

[@monoconsuerte7462]

thank you for this very useful review and for the tips! im waiting for my j1 now!

[@neilpiper9889]

Today I am wearing my Seagull Ocean Star. I love it.

[@lowersaxon]

Useful video!

[@devinkwon6068]

please edit out clearing throat sound next time. It is the loudest part of your video. otherwise great review👍

[@OLMmedic]

Great vid. Just got a skx orange dial. Love it.

[@TheHungaryPSB]

Amazing this watch

[@M3LTUP]

Get an 007 or 009. Have a sapphire installed. Put it on a Nato strap. And you may have the best automatic dive watch ever made.

[@sunset-eq7rf]

Great review. When I bought my 007, I liked it so much that I bought a 009. Both run great. Whoever buys this watch will not be disappointed. However, I do believe there is minimal difference between the K versions and J versions.

[@crazyparrot3068]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment, sunset. I also have an SKX009 and it's a 'K' model. I believe you're right about there being little difference between 'J' and 'K' models, but the Js command a higher price nonetheless. The market does not always reflect what is true, it reflects what people believe is true.

[@callofdutybloginfo]

I didnt know Michael Caine did watch reviews

[@andrewkristanto3517]

He's doing it while his vigilant Master Bruce is away protecting Gotham

[@propblast82nd]

Great tip on second hand setting , Thanks my friend !

[@crazyparrot3068]

Thanks for watching, friend. I'm always happy to help.

[@Shifty1050]

Great tips on setting up the watch. Thank you 👍🏼😃👍🏼

[@dirkirsche4321]

Great review! I’ve watched hours of skx reviews and found one thing not ever mentioned, and so here is my 2 cents. I know the reason why it isn’t mentioned. Without a comparison no one mentions how incredibly imbalanced this watch is. It has a satisfying weight and gives the feeling of durability but marketing strategies by Seiko dictate an offering on a featherweight bracelet. I found the skx after going through Cartier, Rolex, and Omega brands, all of which are in a different price point. But the skx is an icon and I had to have one and it gets major wrist time. I also love cheap bracelets. An example is the metal offerings at Best Buy for my Apple Watch, so there is that. But.. . . . . . . . I have to mention that the combination heavyweight skx case (head) and featherweight hollow bracelet is like a wrestling match on my wrist. The magnitude makes me feel like it is manipulating my arm to flip me over! That bad, and I never ever hear anyone mention it. (Of course, an easy remedy is purchasing a solid bracelet) Anyway, I wanted to enjoy my original bracelet and found it impossible. And that is why there is a huge aftermarket, but nobody mentions the sports event taking place on your left wrist.

[@ivermec-tin666]

Dir Kirsche, This is an excellent point. I have heard it referenced indirectly in reviews of third party solid bracelets for the skx; specifically the Strapcode jubilee and oyster bracelets, which are much heavier than the stock Seiko jubilee bracelet (the oyster being a bit heavier than the jubilee, but less conforming to the wrist as the links are larger). I should also point out that the stock rubber strap from Seiko is not particularly comfortable, and that the keeper will not contain the strap end if your wrist is small, like mine. Seiko has revised this design for the newer "turtle" dive watches that they now make. The bands on these are more flexible, have a metal keeper, and are textured on the inside, which might be better for use in the water. These turtle bands will fit the skx, but they are a bit expensive imo. Both versions are dust magnets.

[@dirkirsche4321]

Copy that “fnln “. You know I have to mention that I put mine on a solid beadsofrice bracelet and it is now my daily driver.

[@motlay]

Great review. Looking forward to your next video.

[@crazyparrot3068]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the encouragement, it's appreciated.

[@crispysyd9190]

Nice hacking tip, thank you for that. I do want a 007 in my collection.

[@harold4506]

Excellent, thanks.

[@torilsusegg9572]

Great video!

[@sofianomar838]

Done.thank you

[@jeffreygleaves2931]

I would love one but $360 for the K and $460 for the J is more than I'm willing to spend on a watch. I dropped a little over $200 on an Orient Kamasu and for me that was an absolutely decadent purchase. Not that owning one is out of the question for me. It's just going to take a little patience and cunning. Things have a way of landing in your lap when you don't try to force it to come about. Funny how that is.

[@tellyzafaridis5158]

You’re doing fine it’s not a bad video but it’s okay no big deal but okay I like

[@brianmurphy8032]

all seems a bit dubious as this might damage the watch ? he says think il just try another way to be safe

[@camarocarl7130]

Nice review mate, except for the throat clearing at max volume. Have a little courtesy please.

[@worldofameiso5491]

I agree with MB. I have a SKX011J1 and it looks great but is not great when you look at its features. The power reserve on my less than 12 month old watch is about 12 hours, nowhere near what is promised. It is not particularly accurate (+40 seconds per day). I think the bezel edge looks very cheap. Apart from that it is ok. I also have the Citizen eco drive pro master diver. It wins against the Seiko on every measure and is cheaper to buy. No contest really.

[@Barnaby_bo]

The eco drive is a totally different watch. Called quartz.

[@worldofameiso5491]

You really are a genius...

[@tellyzafaridis5158]

And I’m not the only one I can’t get one

[@robinj.9329]

Q. Is the coughing and throat clearing all a part of your "Charm"????? I'm new to the channel. So, I'm NOT trying to be rude. Just wondering.........

[@marcoforlan2186]

I got 007 and 009

[@Barnaby_bo]

What's up with the colour of the video? Too much yellow shift. Makes the red text on the watch look brown. Looks like a different watch to the pictures. Maybe get a better camera. One that can focus. Enjoyed the vid apart from that.

[@doug186]

Bought one and returned it. Timekeeping was bad.

[@a97b18b]

Doug _ what was it running? My 007 is around +15 and my 013 is +5

[@doug186]

Jon close to the same. Bought it to wear to work everyday. Can’t afford to be not precise. Have to stick with quartz for daily wear. It’s a shame because the watch is gorgeous.

[@a97b18b]

Doug _ what do you do for work that a watch running +15 SPD will jeopardize what your doing?

[@mrd7051]

You can regulate it to be more accurate.

[@neilpiper9889]

Buy a handwinding and hacking watch with a solid bracelet and a sapphire chrystal is a must. Under $100 Invicta Pro diver. Under $350 the Seagull Ocean Star. I wish someone had guided me away from the Seiko skx when I started out. I have one with scratched hardlex and I never wear it. I should ebay but I wouldn't want anyone to fall for the same bullshit that I did.

[@frankbessette3463]

Get it fixed with a double domed sapphire crystal.

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

@@frankbessette3463 is it fairly straightforward to have the glass replaced?

[@indieladylove]

dont ever clear your throat so loudly during a vlog. its damn irritating.