Seiko SKX013 Review - The Best Dive Watch Modded with Strapcode's Original 3 Link Bracelet

Ever since we released the Original SKX007 Super Three Link custom edition watch, many of you have requested we do the same modification to the SKX013. The wait is over!
Today we announce the Seiko SKX013 with Strapcode's Original Three Link Bracelet. The Seiko SKX013 is the best selling mid-size diver from Seiko, and upgraded with the Original Strapcode Three Link bracelet, quality that transforms this highly sought after collectors item into the rugged and professional looking diver, it is.
Check it out at: www.longisland...
Please SUBSCRIBE to our channel and YOU will be the FIRST to know about the Latest Releases!
Thank you for watching.

[@genemolineux6864]

Fantastic! Mods for the Seiko SKX013 is slowly coming along..

[@mikemantho9426]

The Strapcode Super Jubilee is fantastic on my 007, highly recommended.

[@islandwatch]

Love that upgrade, better on the 009 :)

[@beetlethng]

The 013 is way underrated! It’s big brother does see a lot of limelight (as well as it should), but I’m thrilled to see the 38mm starting to get a little ‘air time’...especially with oyster bracelet upgrade and future talk of a sapphire option. Thanks again for a great video!

[@islandwatch]

I think more and more people want the smaller size.

[@richsvloggerviews3735]

Just ordered a oyster for my skx013 from you. I can’t wait to throw it on!

[@KangoMKD]

How is it? I'm currently considering it but I can't decide witch bracelet to buy from strapcode :/ Some info for help pls?

[@bpkidder]

I really like the taper on the original bracelet. If I'm not mistaken, it tapers down to 16mm where the Strapcodes only taper down 2mm to 18mm at the clasp.

[@dblbassted]

Agreed on the bracelet build quality, but I am still disappointed in the mismatch between the lug tips and end links.

[@islandwatch]

I think that's by design.

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Almost there....will wait for it to be complete with the sapphire crystal

[@islandwatch]

Later, later!

[@newhuskytwenty]

Or buy an Orient JIS-Triton

[@TheTimLara]

Hey Marc, I can confirm, the Strapcode bracelets are well worth the price and I like them better on the SKX models than the stock jubilee because they work better to counter-balance the heft of the watch head, in my opinion, plus they make the watch look a lot higher end. Oh and can't agree more on the white Mako USA II. The Orient newsletter had a deal too good to pass up, so now I have one. :)

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Tim!

[@wpherigo1]

Nice job, Marc! It’s a wee bit out of my price range, but that doesn’t matter. People love your work, and I’m sure it’ll be a big hit!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much.

[@KangoMKD]

I just don't understand the price on your website 350$ ... 200$ Watch and 69.99$ Bracelet...How is that 350? Are u charging 80$ for changing bracelets?

[@Akirabone]

That thumbnail tho haha, got me thinking if i watched it already lol.

[@islandwatch]

gotcha

[@JIMPAIRE]

hello MARK I received my new 007 plus a snap code and had to remove 2 links, but that is not the problem, the watch runs slow about 6 minutes over night. Is there any thing that I can do? Thanks jim paire

[@inkitatus1]

Had my Turtle on an Endmill from strapcode for a few months, no problems, good build quality, comfortable & not too pricey. Cheers 👍👍

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing

[@davep2103]

Really nice watch and bracelet combo. Starting to like the 38 MM size. Tired of the huge clunkers. I remember when 36 MM was a full sized watch. But, I am still arguing with myself over the Orient in Black PVD. So many watches, all nice ones.

[@islandwatch]

I think more manufacturer's are coming to their senses on size.

[@albert333pool]

I picked up a SKX013 today and I kept asking myself is this watch for me as I was getting it sized... BUT the problem was that I was wearing this huge Swiss Army Victorinox 241443 watch and that was huge on my wrist. This 38mm is really starting to grow on me and not regretting picking up this beautiful watch!

[@Z0DIACV2]

Sapphire + bracelet and I would instantly buy it. Not a financially smart move but a move I would make nonetheless

[@islandwatch]

Thanks, I will keep that under consideration.

[@matraf6]

Nobody mentioned yet that number 10 on bezel is different one from the other.

[@huss1205]

I bought this watch 2 months ago and got it a Strapcode super oyster bracelet, it wears fantastic, and hopefully will do the same for the SKX011 and get it a super 3D jubilee from Strapcode...

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@adrianmorris3772]

Great strap and striking watch. Thanks for the review,Marc. Best regards from Adrian in Sheffield England 😀.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks Adrian!

[@tianl98765]

Hi Mark, I wish on the website you could have a function where we could filter by exact case size. Thanks and please keep up the great work!

[@islandwatch]

You can filter by size, just not exact size.

[@davidmichienzi101]

Thank you Marc, the upgrades look great👍

[@islandwatch]

Thanks David.

[@Johnydanerous]

Mark I just bought the mako USA white .... you confirm my choice thank you!!

[@islandwatch]

Happy to help!

[@rayemmanuelditianquin3951]

Hey mark long island watch make the SKX013 sapphire crystal plus super oyster that would be great and excellent thanks more power to your KZbin channel

[@andrewhannam.]

Very nice! Strapcode is extremely impressive on any skx.

[@islandwatch]

indeed it is!

[@a97b18b]

Gonna have to get that bracelet. Just picked up an older skx010 with all metal bezel. Might pick up a newer 013 bezel

[@islandwatch]

Going to look awesome!

[@InspireWire]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks Marc! 😀

[@islandwatch]

Welcome, thank you!

[@andy-kai-chan]

Ordered one last week. Looking forward to it.

[@islandwatch]

Great, thank you!

[@docmc6557]

When will the SKX013 be restocked?

[@noelmurphy3450]

Thank you Mark, super review

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@dedwardmalick]

Nice review. I always enjoy your videos.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you Edward.

[@asdfkie]

for some reason my stock jubilee just doesnt fit properly. ive done every possible adjustment, the microadjustments just make it either too tight or too loose, when it feels just right my wrist expands and it doesnt fit anymore, when i adjust it its too loose and flops about. so frustrating, anyone know if this strap is better in that way?

[@jaysterling26]

not an answer to your question I just feel the pain as you with my Casio Oceanus OCW-S100 . it's got a preparatory bracelet %$£%! Hope you find an answer.Cheers.

[@moisesherrera9062]

So niiiice! I love the video! So for skx013 what’s the exact length of the lugs width to buy? Like the super oyster strap

[@lavamonkeymc]

18mm

[@Dzamora612]

Great video mark, always a nice job! Do you think Is there any SARB jubilee on the way? The watch already has solid end links but don’t know if they would fit another bracelet

[@islandwatch]

I know there's a SARB oyster on the way, haven't heard about jubilee yet.

[@umutaydogdu1502]

My opinion is that the smaller one(013) looks better on your wrist;)👍

[@islandwatch]

Thank you for watching it :)

[@Thedeathcircle1]

Does it matter if I purchase SKX013 K1 or SKX013 K2? If I get the rubber bracelet, will I still be able to replace it with the oyster bracelet?

[@u.u.upatreonrequests8679]

Will a rolex bracelet fit the skx013. Will the holes line up?

[@asdfkie]

013 is good size for you. 007 is too big we’re in 2017

[@gabriel.casanas]

2017?

[@rayemmanuelditianquin3951]

long island watch hey mark make the SKX013 a sapphire dome crystal plus super oyster that would be great mark thank

[@Ferien7]

asdfkie we're in 2018, dude

[@sonlaxx]

i really want to get this but i can't find it in my country and i doubt longisland or strapcode would be willing to ship to me

[@unknowntraveller8633]

I would buy the Mako2 USA in White in a heart beat if I could get it

[@devin7551]

Unknown Traveller same

[@islandwatch]

Figure it out and get one :)

[@Johnydanerous]

It was 50% off couple days ago....

[@stationplaza4631]

Very nice oyster job Marc...:)

[@islandwatch]

Thank you!

[@simoncrawford350]

Nice work!👍

[@islandwatch]

Thanks.

[@sebastiantorres1]

There's something aestethically weird on the upper side of the end links... I think the Super Jubilee looks better.

[@sebastiantorres1]

I agree, the upper side end links aren't well machined like the ones made for the SKX007, and their sides protrude like 2mm out of the lugs... I think it's better to buy the Super Jubilee.

[@bubbab7792]

Nicely done Marc. Still, want a SNA412. 👍😉

[@islandwatch]

Me too!

[@tonyc5384]

Good size watch, but no metal bracelet for me. Not sure why, my wrist hurt whenever I wear a watch with metal bracelet. No problem when switched to a Nato. And for leather strap the watch needs to have a glass display back. Don't think I have any metal allergy. Maybe it's from heat loss through metal.

[@islandwatch]

It's not for everyone, but it looks good.

[@ivermec-tin666]

You could try a leather NATO style strap. Marathon makes them.

[@visstar3335]

When will the new skx013 watch hand mods be coming?

[@ZommBleed]

I still impatiently waiting for an SKXA35 to return to the market. (I know it will never happen.) And I am waiting for a restock of the blue Triton that is sold out :(

[@islandwatch]

The triton will come back first, that I can tell you.

[@stevenuk]

such great value watches..

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@robertocabras9604]

Hey there Marc! I just got myself the oyster bracelet for my skx013 but for some reason i'm seriously struggling to instal it. I changed straps and bracelets many times from my watches and i never had any problem so i don't understand why. The end links seem not to align with the case even when the spring bars are almost straight so i can't lock it in place. It's pretty weird, is there anything i can do with that? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@nan1064]

same problem here, one side is tightly aligned, the other side as a little space in-between. its driving my OCD nuts

[@ccw1961]

Makes the watch way too heavy IMHO. The original jubilee is so damn comfortable, I would not wear it on anything else.

[@asdfkie]

did you try the strapcode one? damn

[@joshbostic4917]

Yeah, strapcode bracelets are extremely heavy. Excellent build quality, but they are a bit "over-engineered" IMO. The OEM is much better from a comfort standpoint, although I admit that the strapcode oyster is sexy.

[@mountainhobo]

Marc, for comparison, 007's dial is 28.5 mm in diameter. What about 013?

[@islandwatch]

about 26mm

[@mountainhobo]

Thanks! So the difference is not as large as the difference in the overall watch size would suggest.

[@aaronkossman]

Is this still available?

[@mr.smitty4359]

Does changing the bezel,alter the waterproof?...

[@ottolehmann5286]

No

[@juliansherman3721]

Is there a version of this 38mm watch, in pepsi or blue?

[@herbalnedtv]

No.

[@reedpeterson7024]

my skx013 doesn't tell the time it makes you guess the time

[@georgeaffonso3966]

Hi Mark, this looks like a good size diver for my wife and I like the bracelet too. But my wife has a very small wrist of about 5 inches. With all the links taken out and micro adjusted as small as possible, what do to think the smallest size can be attainable?

[@islandwatch]

Yes, I do.

[@touchingevil2302]

I want to buy this watch, please help me find it PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE!

[@Ferien7]

Touching Evil if you have 7” wrist or larger, you should get the skx007

[@touchingevil2302]

I got alot smaller wrists :(

[@EndgameplaysDI]

will this fit a sarb033?

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Matthew DiCicco-Barr Definitely not. Go over to the strap code website they have bracelets for specific models

[@islandwatch]

No, that's coming soon.

[@mr.delacruz559]

👍🏼👌🏼

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@Mark-P]

No Sapphire Crystal!

[@islandwatch]

One step at a time.

[@kv9395]

First

[@islandwatch]

nice!