Seiko SKX007J Review: The Iconic, Affordable Seiko Dive Watch (SKX007K Comparison)
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- In this video, Rafael reviews the Seiko SKX007J, the Made-In-Japan version of what is often considered the best entry dive watch ever made.
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00:00 Introduction
For this review, Rafael goes in-depth with the Seiko SKX007J while also using a Seiko SKX007K to highlight the differences between these two nearly-identical Seiko watches.
The SKX007J used for this review is presented on the classic Seiko "wave" black rubber strap. As a result, the complete reference for this watch would be SKX007J1.
Both the SKX007J and the SKX00K are now discontinued.
01:55 Case Measurements
While often advertised as a 43mm watch, the SKX007 measures closer to 42.5mm. Its lug-to-lug dimension is 46mm, the case thickness is 14mm, and the strap size (between the lugs) is 22mm.
03:00
The stainless steel case of the SKX007 has a brushed finish on its top side and a contrasting, high-polish finish on both of its flanks.
03:38 SKX007 Diver's Bezel & Crystal
The SKX007's bezel rotates unidirectionally and has a black diver's scale insert with full minute calibrations and a luminous pip at 12. The metal component of the bezel itself is ridged on its outer perimeter to help with grip.
The crystal on this SKX007 is a Seiko Hardlex crystal which is scratch-resistant and shatterproof.
05:55 SKX007 Black Dial Details
The dial of the SKX007 is flat black with white minute markings, large & luminous hour indices, and polished center hands. The luminous used on the SKX007 is green Seiko LumiBrite.
There is also a large day-date aperture at 3 o'clock and orange text denoting this as a Diver's watch rated to 200m of depth.
07:05 SKX007J vs. SKX007K Dial Differences
The SKX007J possesses some minimal text differences from the SKX007K that identify it as a Made in Japan SKX. These include:
- "21 Jewels" under Diver's 200m text (both movements are the same)
- "Made in Japan" text under the 6 o'clock index.
08:01 Day Complication & Date Disc Language
While the SKX007J usually has English & Kanji or English & Arabic as day languages, the SKX007K has English & Spanish as the two languages. For either version, Saturday is in blue and Sunday is in red font.
09:50 SKX007J vs. SKX007K Caseback Comparison
SKX007J Caseback mentions "Japan", otherwise both casebacks are identical.
10:35 SKX007J1 Rubber Strap
This SKX007J is on an original Seiko Black Rubber "Wave" Strap that, while not very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, is a very unique style to the Seiko SKX.
12:20 Seiko SKX007 7S26 Caliber
All SKX007 watches are powered by a Seiko self-winding (automatic) 7S26 movement which possesses a 41-hour power reserve. This movement does not have hacking seconds or a hand-winding function.
13:20 Water Resistance
The screw-down crown on the SKX007 allows it to be rated to a depth of 200m below the surface.
Questions or comments about this Seiko SKX007? Let me know in the comments below!
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Nice review, thanks! I've come across info before, on various watch forums, that the only Seikos that are actually "made in Japan" are the Grand Seikos and the SLA series of watches with the 8L movements. These are made at the Shizuku-ishi Watch Studio, in the city of Morioka. The wages in Japan are much higher than what workers are paid at the factory in Malaysia, so their efforts are focused on the higher end pieces.
If you'll notice... "Made in Japan" models, besides the aforementioned, are never available at authorized dealers in the U.S. and must be purchased from overseas dealers or the grey market; that's because the U.S. has stricter criteria for watches to be labeled as such.
I've also read that both "J" and "K" models are manufactured in the same factory with the requirement being that "J" models must have a supervisor from Japan overseeing their production.
For example, Gnomon watches which sells only Seikos designated for the Japanese market and they have a "SBDC" designation. The ones meant for sale in the U.S. market have a SPB prefix in their model numbers. I own an SPB053 (green Williard). There is ZERO difference between it and the JDM version, other than their model numbers, even down to the identifying markings on the watch.
I also own the SKX007P9, which is the last iteration of the model. It was a new release from Seiko in 2019 and was only manufactured up until the entire line was discontinued in September of that year. The only difference between it and the "K" model is that "Air Diver's (like the Prospex line) instead of "Scuba Diver's" is written on the caseback.
The SKX is an icon and the last of the old-school Seiko divers.
Thanks for your comment! Tons of interesting info.
It is slightly suspicious that Seiko was able to sell the J versions for about the same price as the K versions, so what you're saying about them being made in the same place except under different "supervision" would make sense. One would also have to look into what Japan's laws state regarding being able to label something as Made in Japan.
Rafael
The Made In Japan model is made in the Northern Japanese factory and not any other country.
Thx for review bud. Luv my Skx
It's a classic for sure!
I got one in 2016 off Amazon and I think I paid about $130.. maybe, now it's listed for $668.
Yeah, the increase in price since they were discontinued has been insane.
Rafael
Fitted a Miltat Jubilee style solid end link strap to mine and it's a perfect daily. Zero pinching 👍
Hello,
Great rec! I hadn't heard of Miltat but definitely looks like it's better quality than the standard Seiko Jubilee.
Rafael
The Seiko strap is garbage in comparison 👍
i have that made in japan model and i applied ceramic coating on it, my complain is that around 9pm is i can see the halfway transition on the number date than the name day
Ceramic as in cerakote? Also, what color did you go for?
As far as the transition period on the day/date, it's normal for a movement in this price range.
Rafael
What size is your wrist? Nice review
Hey Chris,
Thanks! I know I've measured it in the past but can't remember the exact figure. I think it was 7.25 in however it's pretty flat on top
Rafael
I have a question affordable ones comes from the pi anything different there... thanks
Hey Gary,
What do you mean that they come from the pi?
Rafael
Hi there going for like less than 200 bucks thanks
@@seikoskx Where do you see the SKX007 selling for less than $200? I'm searching on ebay now and I can't find any that low unfortunately.
The design of Skx007 not about 1996. It’s from 1978, Skx007/009 is an automatic version of quartz seiko 7548, that’s general fact what’s why it’s iconic diver watch.
Correct, the design isn't completely new but the SKX watch as it stands was introduced in 1996.
Rafael
i like the K model more due to simpler dial text, made in japan at that price point means nothing to me. real made in japan is the SLA series.
Mostly agree with you here, but many collectors strongly prefer the MiJ model.
Rafael
Nice a CEO executive reviewing watch.
CEO executive? Where?!
Rafael
I wish I got mine but can't afford to buy this iconic watch of seiko
If you're interested in this, I'd recommend setting up alerts on ebay for the SKX007 reference as I'm sure you'll eventually find one that fits your budget.
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit I can't afford to buy that Sir
How much does it cost?
There are a lot of listings for the SKX007J of eBay right now - prices for used ones start around $400 but are much higher for new-in-box examples.
Rafael
600$+
$900+