Thanks Rob for this comparative video. Last year bought the 009, loved it. However, bought another dive watch and it got more wrist time, so ended up selling the 009. Last month, sold the dive watch and after watching an excellent video by IDGuy re SKX, I decided to jump back into it, this time getting the 013. Proportionally, for me (6.25" wrist) the 013 works a bit better. I also like the 20mm lug width as I am able to use existing straps, and I also like that the second hand has the lume on the front section. Both versions are equally great. 👍⌚
@oes25465 жыл бұрын
One of my dream divers is the SBCM023. An SKX case at 1mm wider and 1mm thinner than the skx013, with an 8F high accuracy perpetual calendar quartz with an 8-10 year battery. Sadly, it is long discontinued and hard to find mint these days.
@domokun9385 жыл бұрын
40mm would have been perfect
@ericgood4225 жыл бұрын
Bought an SKX007 a week or so ago, finally had the time to get it fitted and I love it. Fits great on my wrist (varies for everyone though). I would however suggest looking in store or wherever you can view one because when I was first looking I thought it would be way too big; before you make your choice just off specs and numbers try one on, it will be worth the hassle and time
@TheWayofGrace895 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased back my favorite watch ever the 009j and LOVED IT all over again so much that I sold my SMPc.
@elarson3125 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. I'm continuing to enoy the modded SKX009. To me it's the perfect size watch.
@rayquintanilla6145 жыл бұрын
I want an SKX so much, but am afraid to get one. Every review I see is someone saying it’s a great watch, but then points out all the flaws as if they are horrible. I think when I decide to get one, it’s going to be the 011 or, if I can find one, the A35! Those are the two I want!
@RandomRobReviews5 жыл бұрын
Ray. Hit Mike up (over at two broke watch snobs). He has a skx011 for sale. Or build one like I do, that way you are in control of the QC.
@rayquintanilla6145 жыл бұрын
Random Rob-Thank you much.
@wolframazer5 жыл бұрын
I bought mine in mall a bit pricey thought just make sure you check some scratches before you buy it and the run of the movement, chapter ring alignment issue is the signature of the real genuine skx, skx009 is beautiful as it gets older when the bezel insert fades you gotta put a khaki 5 ring zulu strap, all family of skx is great though but just make sure you have a visual check when buying a watch from a physical stores, it's pricey but totally worth it
@samuelball87755 жыл бұрын
I own an skx171 from the early 2000s and an 009 from a couple of years ago. For what you pay for them they are great watches. Im not a fan boy. They could def be better but they are that sort of 90s style that is pretty classic and doesn't date. They look good on bracelets and straps and last a long time. I don't think you'd really regret buying one. You could always re-sell it if you did 👍 good luck mate.
@wolframazer5 жыл бұрын
@@davidhoskins6799 dude not here in 3rd world country, even me I scavenge sometimes
@drwindsurf5 жыл бұрын
I am really looking forward to this mod...I think this watch might be a perfect watch for my son and I to share (he has smaller wrists), maybe we could mod one together...Thank you Rob :)
@ryanc41835 жыл бұрын
Love the 009! Put mine on a super jubilee bracelet
@bruces29415 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob! Love your content. Kindly confirm, not all cases of 007/009 are exactly the same. The curvature of the crown guards, particularly the lower crown guards are not the same from one case to another.
@RandomRobReviews5 жыл бұрын
I am sure there can be some slight variation.
@DerpEye5 жыл бұрын
I have two skx013. One, modded with a 4r35, a sapphire, and a ceramic bezel insert. Also, i do prefer the original jubilee bracelet, because it's very very light.
@jaredhill10215 жыл бұрын
Looks like the alpinist bracelet. Have one on mine. Actually looks pretty good on the 013. May try it on my 013. Love the 013. Sold all my 0020 case SKXs and got 3 SKX013's to play with.
@jaredhill10215 жыл бұрын
PS wheres the dial from?
@Mr_Ja35 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the 013 Jubilee would fit on an Alpinist?
@jaredhill10215 жыл бұрын
@@Mr_Ja3 I'll try it and get back to you. My guess is it wont look too good as the end links are squareish in profile and the alpinist lugs are tapered
@eyeontime61365 жыл бұрын
I really love mine, but I wish I could put a choke ceramic bezel insert on my SKX 013. Ceramic bezels really improve the look of the watch.
@wolframazer5 жыл бұрын
my stock jubilee on my skx009 still haven't giving up on me, I was waiting to change it to strapcode, one thing I like the oem is the comfort and its not smelly after long use
@Mark-sd7fc3 жыл бұрын
Lol you can make a stainless bracelet stink just by wearing it? Put some speed stick on your wrist!
@dustinr165 жыл бұрын
Just bought an SKX013. Decided it was better sized for my 6.5” wrist than the 007/009. I also prefer the arrow second hand over the tail lollipop. Photos do not do this watch justice. After wearing it for a few days I fell in love with it. The size is perfect. When I wear my 40-44mm watches now I really feel how needlessly oversized and clunky they are (at least for my small wrists). It’s much better looking in person. Too bad it doesn’t have a 4R36 with hacking/hand-winding which is why I held of buying one for a few years. Otherwise I love this piece. I own all the forum favourites (Monster, NY0040, SARB035, mini-Turtle, etc.) and I think it’s my new favourite (OK I still love my Seiko Monster).
@omarkharnivall24395 жыл бұрын
How do you like your citizen? I chose the mako II instead of one of the skxs because of the size, but now I want a rugged diver and been eyeing the nyd because its kinda smaller than the skx009
@joshgull5 жыл бұрын
Definitely in for confirmation on whether or not that’s an Alpinist bracelet on the 013 or not. If so, that means the Ginault Ocean Rover adjustable bracelet should fit the 013. That would be an incredible combo.
@stevenwymor13985 жыл бұрын
Looks like parts from Adriel at Lucius Atelier. That’ll be a good build. His stuff is top notch.
@RandomRobReviews5 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s that
@petert34123 жыл бұрын
My wrist is 7.25 and I prefer to wear my 013
@jonoedwards41955 жыл бұрын
@3:30. Hes a Valley Guy, A Valley Guy! I'll take the smaller one! For sure for sure, Now I'm a Valley Dude, A Valley Dude
@jsc58145 жыл бұрын
looking forward to see that 013 modded!
@mathiasweberlindahl78584 жыл бұрын
Is it the same size dial when it is the same movement? I have heard that, the dial from the turtle fits the SKX007 but will it fit a SKX013 as well? Thank you.
@ajpappas76525 жыл бұрын
I like how the 013 fit on you better
@matpauen76503 жыл бұрын
Are you Ray Romano??
@oes25465 жыл бұрын
Skx013 was too small for me so I sold mine. Great watch though. My preference in size has changed towards smaller since then though, but the 013 is still proportionally too tall IMO.
@Ferien74 жыл бұрын
It’s way too thick, like all other Seiko watches
@situation_zero5 жыл бұрын
Where are those 013 mod parts from? Thanks.
@ericpignatore53175 жыл бұрын
Gotta be honest. I fell into the SKX trap. I barely even wear it anymore. I know it’s a 200ish dollar watch but damn the movement in mine is horrendously horrible. Mine gains 7 minutes a day. A DAY!!! I have a first gen Orient Ray that I picked up for 100 bucks 5 years ago that is a few seconds. And I’m sorry but ISO is a scam. It’s just something fancy to put on your paperwork in all industries, not just this watch. There are products that aren’t ISO certified that surpass their specs.
@Harvind895 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your watch is magnetied My SKX007 gains 3 seconds per day after wearing it in for 6 months.
@samuelball87755 жыл бұрын
Dude your watch is faulty. Not really a comparison. As another commentor said its likely magnitised. I own an SKX171 and it sat on my wrist for 11 years straight (before i got into watches). Never missed a beat and never had an issue. It now needs a service but hey thats more than fair. As for ISO being a scam... I suggest you go to longislandwatch channel and review some of his watch and learn videos where he actually tests the watch to the standards and its quite interesting.
@bernardwadding5 жыл бұрын
My skx013 keeps very good time but my goodness it has some alignment issues. I also own an srp777 that gains about 1 sec a day but again, disgraceful alignment issues. Own a skx009 that loses about 10 secs a day but is perfectly aligned. You cant seem to get it all in these watches, apart from my padi turtle, perfect time keeping perfect alignment... some minor scratching on inside of crystal WTF
@MWong20052 жыл бұрын
Which Seiko is that in the background? Right side?
@dsmpampis5 жыл бұрын
How about the Seiko 5 snzf15 Pepsi.? I can’t find any comparison between the snzf15 and the skx009.
@TheLumeRoom5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see that 013 mod!
@neilpiper98895 жыл бұрын
What's that rattling? Oh it's the bracelets. I don't get the fuss over these watches I have saved my money and bought a Seagull Ocean Star 44mm with a 2824-2 chinese made 28800bph handwinding and hacking movement. Totally solid bracelet. Sapphire chrystal. Nice big easy crown.
@LifestyleoftheAmbitious5 жыл бұрын
Ah can't wait to see that mod!
@stevenuk5 жыл бұрын
really like the strap code oyster on the skx13
@Manny43565 жыл бұрын
I have the skx009 on an oyster bracelet. Really wish I had the skx007.
@bernardwadding5 жыл бұрын
What's the alignment like on skx013?
@icolater274 жыл бұрын
Skx013 is my favourite. Love mid sized divers.
@Ferien74 жыл бұрын
It’s not really mid sized. It’s super thick. It should be much thinner to be midsize
@pedrosaenz28005 жыл бұрын
Skx mania in the USA. Does not happen in other countries.😀
@TheWayofGrace895 жыл бұрын
Pedro Saenz my cousin was over seas in the middle east somewhere wearing his 007 and some random guy comes up to him at a restaurant and says in rough english, ‘this is skx?’ haha, it’s universal!
@CocoKoi3212 жыл бұрын
DON'T RUIN THAT SKX013
@randolphcirilo48005 жыл бұрын
I just traded a 013 for a bronze diver from a micro brand with a seiko movt.. What do yall think of bronze.. Fad or here to stay?
@samuelball87755 жыл бұрын
Dunno.. I was thinking about this the other day. I think fad most likely.
@Koloherides5 жыл бұрын
dand. i got big hands too and i just cant make my mind up but your hooks like mine im going for the 013. had daytona tuna and more so no more banging evrything likr the tuna. out
@golddragon86725 жыл бұрын
cant wait for the finished mod.
@mmkbkk5 жыл бұрын
re: skx013 great and wearable watch but light blue or green weekdate kills it. ;)
@thedaffamily50204 жыл бұрын
Ill go for Seiko skx009
@precociousdeathdealer2025 жыл бұрын
SEIKO IS FOR LOVERS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
@blackhole6834 Жыл бұрын
013 👊
@neelsengupta6625 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if you can get an skx with a kanji dial?
@whatishappening18053 жыл бұрын
There is no stock skx with kanji day wheel even the j version but there is rare j version with roman numeral .
@SaSpursFan3 жыл бұрын
Long Island watches makes a similar watch
@harsharajlimbu50934 жыл бұрын
how moch
@elarson3125 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. I'm continuing to enoy the modded SKX009. To me it's the perfect size watch.