I have had mine since 1997, September, 2018 I sent it to Seiko USA to have it cleaned and pressure tested. It came back running great, it runs @ +3 seconds per 24 hours.
I actually like the movement in the SKX. That non hacking non-hand winding movement is very simple. And the simplicity creates a feeling of increased durability.
Always that lack of handwinding as a negative. Come on guys. Try to pick up a SKX without making it run....try it, you can't. The slightest movement and it runs. Put it on and it runs the whole day. No problem at all. OK try handwinding. For a start you have to unscrew the crown, then you have to handwind it and then screw the crown in again. That is much more work and it wears out the seal of the crown as well. To me no hand winding is a positive.
To be honest I agree and also feel the hardlex is not an issue. I've owned pretty much every modern mechanical seiko diver and only had an issue with hardlex once (my 2yo daughter through a sumo on the floor and it had a slight mark). Hacking is also not a feature on some high end brands and watches and it's easy to back wind/hack too. Basically we(in this hobby) make a mountain out of minute details because ultimately all watches are redundant and we try to justify our insane hobby (imho)
No hand winding drives me nuts on this watch and is one reason Seiko is phasing this movement soon. I have several watches. If you wear the SKX every day no issues. If you rotate your watches then yes hand winding is needed. I don't want to invest in a watch winder just because of this watch. The mod community is replacing the movements because of this! It's a nice watch indeed It just needs hand winding!
my first Seiko was bought while I was in the US Navy, at the PX in Gitmo Cuba. I have a beater watch that has battle scars on the glass, it should have broken but it surveved 15 years on the wrist. Love the Seiko watches
I'm totally agree with you. I ha my 009 since 2011 and I'm really happy with it. Isn't the best in my collection,it's not the most beautiful,the most accurate, but I don't know why I love it. Thanks for sharing this great video.
I lost my entire watch collection in 2012...and the first watch i bought after loosing everything was the Seiko SKX009J. And then i added a Seiko jubilee. This has become my favorite watch...over all the others prior.
Sucks to hear about you loosing your collection but at least you got a story out of it. Appreciate you sharing it, Edward. Seiko SKX is a very special watch to me as well. Lot's of fun times and great memories with it. Must have in a collection. All the best, Oleg.
I agree, Aldo. That bracelet is super comfortable and the watch feels great on it. It looks and feels like it belongs on that jubilee bracelet. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Hello. I own a Seiko Pepsi with over a hundred dives to it's log (among which a -65 metres) and it's been running beautifully for more than ten years. It has been a bit fast during the first eight years (+ 3 minutes/month), and the accuracy has improved over the last two years, so I guess the frictions in the movement are increasing a little... But, so far, so good! This is by far the best watch I've ever had. At the time, I paid 200€ for this timepiece, and that was (as time has told) really worth it! Seiko is a high quality and reliable brand with reasonable prices. A friend of mine bought a 600€ Tissot that got full of water after five -30 metres dives (maybe an expensive fake... ). But if you don't dive, I believe any middle of the road fake or cheaper brand should do the job. And speaking about accuracy, we all have atomic controled time on our smartphones... When Covid period is over (and international postal service back to normal), I may go for a Russian "Vostok" watch ( meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/ ) which I discovered recently. Automatic and waterproof, some original designs, same factory since 1942 and appointed by the Russian army. From 60$ to 300$, but same movement inside. They also have more expensive and designer models fitted with some Japanese movement.
Totally get what you’re saying about this watch being analogous to a favourite pair of jeans. That’s a really good observation. I have owned my SKX009K2 now for over a year and it is my absolute go-to leisure time watch. I have a Seiko SUP880 Tank dress watch for more formal occasions, which I also love but for very different reasons. It seems Seiko really delivers, whatever the market.
Thing with these SKX divers is that they got the design absolutely spot on. It's hard to make it distinctive, super legible, and stylish at the same time, but they accomplished this feat which is usually reserved for higher end pieces. SKX popularity is tied to its design (both case and dial) and to its ISO rating.
I have another analogy. The Seiko completes you, it never precedes you. It is the most optimum by considering so many factors instead of being the best in several attributes only. It is simply the everyday watch, a companion watch, make so many senses watch. But if we must stand out of the crowd once for a while, we can wear the GS.
SKX is a great pick and a great addition to your collection bro👍🏻👍🏻 Can’t believe I missed this review. Lots of fun with this piece, wear it in good health🙏🏻🙏🏻
24Hours At A Time, hi Bro, that’s the best on it. Enjoy it, i sometimes think about getting one but with the turtle together... hmm let’s see. Wear the hell out of it my friend, the older it is the better it looks 🙏🏻👍🏻
The first watch I would buy back is the watch I wear the most often. A Zelos Aurora with a yellow dial with the second being a Seiko SSK003. Given how one is easier to find than the other I suspect it would be the SSK003 Batman GMT that I would end up getting first. Not the most accurate watch, not the toughest watch, would love a screw down crown on it but its a watch that just feels right when you wear it
I finally tried the ssk on a few months ago and that actually convinced me to get an skx009. Before that, I hadn’t tried one on and preferred the turtles but boy o boy do these wear great
So strange! I had no interest in this 7s26 based watch, I already have a much better Seiko diver. Then it got discontinued. So I thought, for the sake of the collection, let's get one. Then the magic started. It had to be the 'J' version, so it needed a jubilee for completeness. Got it. The spring bars are non-shouldered. So I cut off the rubber strap and put it on a couple NATOs for a while. Well damn, I now love this thing, and don't even really know why. For now, it's on my wrist by day and on a winder by night, as a dominant part of the rotation. My 180 degree turnaround has me doubting any kind of pre-judgment. Live and learn.
I totally agree with you, if someone told me i can have only one watch i will buy a seiko skx009.... (i own really expensive timepieces) but this will be my favourite.... Maybe the only one i can think of is the iwc ocean 2000 that i own and in many ways is similar...
This watch has one of the most legible day/date I've ever seen. No frame actually works to its benefit, as it appears almost flush with the dial. Love the blue SAT :)
Exactly.. yet it's a downer to most😐, I also like the wrong sided lolypop -its to very quickly determine if the watch is still turning (you are alive). This watch redefined all of my tastes in watches.. now im a minimalist. Next I need the Oris65 vintage reissue😍😱 1,200+😫
Best review about skx009 I bought this watch just because I found it on a good deal. And oh boy! I'm so glad I did, worth every penny. And your analogy fit perfectly. Yes now I feel this is the comfortable jeans on my closet, I see my fancy seamaster but I really want to wear my skx.
I have in my possesion a turtle SRPC91"save the ocean"with the beautiful blue dial and a SKX009. And the fact is, I very very like my SRPC91 but, I love my SKX009!!
Tks Oleg. It's probably the best video on SKX and enjoying watches in general. Totally agree with you on the bracelet. I still have in my collection 7 pieces of Rolex which includes the Hulk, Batman and Daytona. I must say the SKX bracelet and the watch itself is more comfortable than the Rolexes. The pastures are not as green on the other side as what people would normally think or suggest. If we are picky, there are many things you can pick on the Rolexes too. There is a world of a difference between enjoying watches and talking watches. Cheers!
The same goes with the SARB ( eg 033/035) or the SARG (eg 009 ) bracelets. I see that many people likes to pick on them, perhaps just bec they are cheap. The end-links and the centre link of these bracelets are actually detached like those of the Grand Seiko though not as flexible, but, they are more comfortable on the wrist than the swiss-made ones bec they curve easier. And, the brush finish is extremely good for the price you pay. They are also very accurate watches. My SARB 033 is actually more accurate than some of my Superlative Rolex. Also, the Rolex has a high tendency to register negative times.
Your dog looks so relaxed and spoiled on your lap! :-) I have the SKX as well but on a Nato; it's great value for money and ideal for vacations and beach/swimming! Your description is so accurate! :-) I can't really explain either why I like it so much; perhaps because I associate it with holidays and great memories just like you and I can wear it in sand, water, snow and don't have to worry if gets stolen or damaged! The lack of hand winding is indeed the only really annoying feature!
Thank you my friend! Sometimes watch is more than just a watch or how much it costs. You're probably right, we have great associations with our SKX and that enhances the experience even more. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
I LOVE my skx009. I have the 007 too but the blue and red does it for me. I don’t have any super expensive watches (the most expensive is about $1500) but if I lost them all I would definitely buy back my sarb035.
I love skx007/9 they are a very simple wrist watches and you will recognize them from someone's wrist without a mistake, very beautiful watch for a very affordable price and a quality
Hi Oleg, I got my first SKX on monday this week, an 009 with pepsi bezel! I feel I walk on the clouds, I’m so happy!! I have found my best beater!! Nr two beater is the Vostok Amphibia 710059 Scuba Dude. The only problem with the Vostok its goes about 30-35 second fast every dag, my SKX009 only gains 9 seconds per day!! A Big difference!! I hope enjoy your SKX like I will! Best regards Torben
Hey Torben. Great choice of the watch, that pepsi bezel is classic! I'm so happy for you, my friend. I remember when I got this watch and how happy I was. Enjoy the watch and build a lot of great memories with it. All the best, Oleg.
I've had one for over a year now. I like it. Mine is a k version made in Malaysia as opposed to the J made in Japan. The J is more expensive but I don't think it makes any practical difference.
I can agree with that Gordon. Mine is also K version. From the research that I've done there is no difference in quality of the finishes between the 2 versions. All the best, Oleg.
SKX...total classic. I decided to buy a Turtle instead of a SKX. I am with you, I really like the cheap Seiko bracelet because it is so comfortable. I think the appeal of the Turtle for me is how comfortable it is to wear, it is beautiful and the fact that it isn't expensive so I don't have to worry about it. The jeans analogy is perfect. Thanks for another great video :)
Thank you Jeffrey. Good choice on the Seiko Turtle. I will definitely add that watch to "buy" list. So many people have nothing but great things to say about it. I wonder if my feelings towards the SKX will change after I get the Turtle? hmm... Anyways, thanks for your support. All the best, Oleg.
I don't think your feelings toward the SKX will change, it is a true classic. I have a small collection so they would have filled the same place so I went with the PADI Turtle because of: hacking, larger, beautiful dial, solid endlinks, applied indices, etc. You do need to get a turtle, just not the PADI...too close to the 009.
The reason your bezel looks aligned some days and not others is because it moves. Press the crystal down fully and it will stop moving and be aligned. I did this to my SKX175 and SKX007.
Agreed, got mine finally in yesterday. No hacking, no bigy. But, no hand winding while on rotation is a bit of an annoyance. Didn't realise it has the same movement as the skx007. On the other hand it demands more wrist time. Hahaha
Oleg i have mentioned to you before that my collection favourite with most time on my wrist is PADI Turtle on StarCode Super Jubilee, If I loose my collection PADI Turtle with super jubilee is 1st watch to be bought again no meter even if the price is double. Cheers Brother i watched you most recent video from home when you came ack from trip to Europe and review of that Tudor blackbay 58 and guess what i want one too now!
Thanks Oleg...I was watching this review while running on treadmill for 25 minutes and this review made my running today went by very fast ( which is a good thing). Thoroughly enjoyed watching this review and I cannot find anything that I disagree with you about this watch. When you mentioned about the depth and the speed of cars, I was also thinking about 'made in Japan' label. Some people are willing to pay more for the writing on the dial 'made in Japan' even though the quality between J version and K version probably about the same? I have few Made in Japan watches as well so I'm not criticising those people so please don't take what I said the wrong way. Thanks again
Thank you Pat! I'm glad I could help to "run out the clock" (pun intended). I agree of your analogy of Made in Japan. Countless videos show that there is no difference between K and J version. All the best, Oleg.
Honestly, If my collection was destroyed the SKX009 will be the only one I'd be upset about losing. It's become like a pet for me, like an old friend. There's just something special about it. By far my most worn watch, mabye 95% of wearingtime is this skx. Love it, love the bracelet, i love that it's kinda wonky and wierd and misaligned. Like a person, nobody is perfect and the SKX kind of embodies that somehow. Can't explain it, I just love it and I will NEVER sell mine. Also, bought one for my friend and he wears his 24/7 and loves it to death aswell. It's simply special. 💖
I just bought an skx175 the North American version of the 009 because they quit making them and prices are starting to go up mine is NOS 2015 awesome watch but the new seiko 5s I'm sorry are better I can do everything in my 5s that I can an skx including swimming and showering in it. Plus the new 5s hack and hand wind. All in all I love all my seikos!!!
Great review. I think it’s great when you make a review on a piece you have owned for a while. You have more feedback to say about it. I think you need to own it for a while and experience the watch in order to give some nice feedback. You can see your love for the piece even with any negatives about it.
11:41 my wife looks as bored as that dog when I rant about watches. Its an expression that seems to say "oh god here he goes again...* Sigh *" If i had that watch i would be happy with all the dings and scratches that it gets. I recently watched a hodinkee talking watches episode where they interviewed this old man who is a navy seal war veteran his name is Moki i think, unlike other previous guests this old man only had three watches which he was given to him when he joined the Navy ranks. Back then they handed out Tudor watches!! What a great time to live in!! He had two tudors and a rolex submariner. And his tudors and rolex were all really beaten up-all scratched and dings and dents, but working flawlessly. At first I was horrified but when he told the stories behind each watch and what he and his watches went thru in the navy i was really enamoured. At that time I decided, if i were to hv a beater watch, I am gonna beat it. I am gonna have fun with it and it will be with me through thick and thin. We can all have great watches in great condition but a watch that has a story to tell is just priceless, you cannot put a price tag on that.
I've seen a lot of reviews of this watch, but only a few as entertaining as this one. Great job. (I loved the "007-Bond" joke, obvious as it was :) ) I wouldn't buy this watch myself because I'm not a diver - I don't even like taking showers - and the spinning bezel would just make me dizzy and nauseated because I'd never stop playing with it. But for what it is, and how much it costs, it's seems like everyone agrees it's an excellent example of the genre. It also looks very good on your wrist in those beauty shots. I can see why it would be the one you'd dash back into the flames to save. I used to think that the "cannot hand wind" feature would be a deal breaker for me, but now that I have one (an Orient 3-Star) I have to admit I was wrong. Like you, I like my watch despite that. Sometime's there's just something about a piece that lets you overlook otherwise irksome features. Thanks for another terrific review - both of you!
Thank you, my friend. Isn't it strange how we can love a watch but still recognize all of it's "faults". Lack of hand winding would normally be a deal breaker for me (at this price range) but with this watch it's not a big deal. I myself have a little Orient 3-star in my collection. They are great watches and very hard to beat value for money. Although, if I'm honest I am not wearing mine all that much but I know for sure that it will never leave my collection. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
I would buy my Invicta Pro Diver Back in a heartbeat, because it offers all you miss at the SKX - hacking, handwinding with its Seiko NH35 movement - for half the price of an SKX... Or my Casio Solar-Quarz-Bluetooth Chronograph which is the best and most accurate everyday watch...
These Invicta Pro Divers with NH35 movement are a hell of a value for the price. Great choice. I think I might add one of them to my "wish list". All the best, Oleg.
Good review. The only thing I would like to know that you didn't specifically touch on, is if the jubilee bracelet has all solid links? I know that the outer 2 are on either side of the 5 piece band, but my question is the inner 3 links. I know that the more expensive mod replacement bracelets are, and from my experience with other watches with this style of bracelet I believe that if you upgraded to a heavier duty bracelet with scissor style clasp you would enjoy this model even more, for the shear balance that it provides. Good job
Hi Oleg and Bond! I followed yours review and I got a SKX009, and I just can say one thing - Perfect! I have some timepieces but it got the position in the favorites so fast! Thanks
Hello Oleg & Bond! Another great review from you two! Bond prefers the 007! ;-) Oleg, I'm with you on the key issues. I like the look & size of the watch, I'm also a fan of the jubilee bracelet, to me it's unique & comfortable. The lack of sapphire bugs me a little, but I can live without it. However, I can't accept an entry level mvmt. without hand winding or hacking for approx. $200! When Seiko replaces the 7s26 with the 4r36, I'll buy one! Til then, my go to beater is Vostok Scuba Dude!
Hello my friend. Yes, the lack of sapphire and the shortcuts with the bracelet aren't too bad. But I have to agree lack of hand winding on a $200 watch is ridiculous. There are watches that cost half this SKX and have NH35 movement. I got a Vostok Suba Dude recently. Videos about it are coming soon:) All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Hi Oleg, yes, I understand the loyal fan base that the SKX has, even with it's shortcomings, as sometimes a watch just has so much character, it enables you overlook it's imperfections. That's the way I feel about the Vostok Amphibian "Scuba Dude"! As a non-diver myself, issues like a friction based bi-directional bezel, or a wobbly crown don't bother me. It's cool & unique!
Great video! Looking to pick this up as a daily to go along with my Burberry Chronograph in all gunmetal! Nice to have some color and the Pepsi bezel is iconic 🤘
First real watch i ever bought! The only thing is the bracelet is crap as you know. Cheers Oleg and Bond! Oh I've been binge watching you're videos mate lol
There is something I hate about the SKX. And that's the fact that the SKX is discontinued and the prices go up like hell. Wish I had bought one when they were still produced. I don't really get why they had to stop making something people love and buy even if the technology is outdated
Lol, great timing Oleg! Got mine a couple of days ago.... no where near the quality of my Turtle, much lighter & feels cheap in comparison, the rotor is a bit noisy & it doesn't have the wrist presence either..but, can't put my finger on why, I love it! Very comfortable, looks good, cheap, light & tho I'm reluctant to admit it to myself,so far the 7s26 has been more accurate than my much beloved Turtle's 4r36!! Great watch, great review. Cheers from Cambridge, England 👍👍
Thank you my friend. This watch is some kind of dark magic. As I said, it's not the best, the most expensive or event my favourite watch in the collection but it would be the first watch I'd buy back. I want to buy a Seiko Turtle at some point in the future. I hear a lot of great things about that watch. All the best, Oleg.
nice review and a lots of good opinions, i'm your new subscriber and i just discovered your channel yesterday, greetings from south east asia and pardon my english so it is true that in this year the skx 009/007 is discontinued by seiko and gotten replace by new seiko 5 that use the skx model?, it's such a bad news, by the way..i have the 009 on my collections, i got it from my dad on my 17th birthday six years ago, and since then it became a gateway to my watches addictions so..if you asking me if someone gonna stole or destroy my collections for whatever reason and i got a few watches that i can save, this 009 would be my first on the lists, i'll treasure my 009 forever, this watch is like an ancestor in my collections, it is my first 'real watch' that i got and that brought me to be a watches addicts
This watch is an icon, no doubt about that, however there is a model that will be a future cult classic as well, if it's not is right now, the Seiko Turtle PADI. Why I am brought this up? Because it has hand winding and hacking. It's more expensive then the SKX, but not by much. Cheers :)
I definitely want to get my hands on Seiko Turtle at some point for a review. I hear a lot of great things about it. Another legendary watch in it's own right. All the best, Oleg.
Ok- I drag race and a 10th of a second is huge- difference between winning and loosing. Big money could be on the line. No comparison when it comes to depth of a watch
I guess my favorite go to watch is my Invicta Prodiver 0420 Titanium is so comfortable and light weight has a Seiko NH35A auto movement and rated at 200m. I hate jubilee bracelets I would put a nice NATO or Zulu strap on the Seiko.
I hear a lot of great things about Invicta pro divers. Seems like value for money proposition is very strong. It has a better Seiko movement than Seiko SKX and it costs less. I tired nato on the SKX and it's not my cup of tea. All the best, Oleg
Hi Srini, check out the unboxing I did today of Orient Mako II I think it's worth a consideration instead of Invicta or the SKX: ua-cam.com/video/Qr58WO5oRmU/v-deo.html On Friday I will do my top 5 divers for under $200. So maybe wait for that video before making any decisions. All the best, Oleg.
I agree with you about the complaints on the stamped metal clasps and hollow links being very personal. Back in the early 80’s I had a 1969 Rolex Explorer 1016 with a pressure fit clasp. It was horrid and always came unfastened. I had to bend the metal to get a tighter connection. Anyhow, I destroyed that watch replacing a klystron tube in a satellite up link transmitter. Very strong magnetic field. 😜 Rolex had to start somewhere with the clasps and bracelets. Enjoy the watches you have and say hi to Bond! Randy
Thanks Randy. The new engineered clasps are better no question about it but there is something very charming about the old school stamped metal clasp. Sucks about your Rolex, but I guess you live and you learn. All the best, Oleg. P.S. Bond said hi back.
I like the 009. Short lug to lug width makes it wear a bit smaller. I'd say it wears almost like a 40mm. But I you prefer smaller watches the 013 wears really well. I know quite a few people like it more. All the best, Oleg.
I have the 013. I love the watch, but just can't get comfortable with it on my 7" wrist. It seems to wear smaller than the 38mm. I know watch size is a highly personal preference but this one wears too small for me. I'm getting the 007, and flipping the 013.
This is the best ICONIC watch for the money....bar none.
I dive around 200m . This watch has lasted and battle tested and worked every time. Great watch!
I received my skx009 couple of days ago and my first impression was that it is so much nicer than on the videos. I love this watch.
Same, Taught me that I must see an item in person before fully judging✔️
I hope I feel the same way, mine arrives in 2 days. Can't wait!
yep same experience i had. ordered one, watched videos and was let down. Got the watch in the mail and was ecstatic.
@@kmcel190 do you still like it 😎👍
@@kingadjust5422 Definitely! I've worn it pretty much every day since it arrived last year.
I have had mine since 1997, September, 2018 I sent it to Seiko USA to have it cleaned and pressure tested. It came back running great, it runs @ +3 seconds per 24 hours.
I actually like the movement in the SKX. That non hacking non-hand winding movement is very simple. And the simplicity creates a feeling of increased durability.
Always that lack of handwinding as a negative. Come on guys. Try to pick up a SKX without making it run....try it, you can't. The slightest movement and it runs. Put it on and it runs the whole day. No problem at all. OK try handwinding. For a start you have to unscrew the crown, then you have to handwind it and then screw the crown in again. That is much more work and it wears out the seal of the crown as well. To me no hand winding is a positive.
Rene Bense Yeah I don’t get the whole hand winding craze when you can just shake the watch.
To be honest I agree and also feel the hardlex is not an issue. I've owned pretty much every modern mechanical seiko diver and only had an issue with hardlex once (my 2yo daughter through a sumo on the floor and it had a slight mark).
Hacking is also not a feature on some high end brands and watches and it's easy to back wind/hack too.
Basically we(in this hobby) make a mountain out of minute details because ultimately all watches are redundant and we try to justify our insane hobby (imho)
When your 2 year old doughter starts destroying Sump's......that is cool stuff. Wait till she comes home with her first boy friend. Poor guy...😎
my neighbours thought I was masturbting but I am winding my skx009
No hand winding drives me nuts on this watch and is one reason Seiko is phasing this movement soon. I have several watches. If you wear the SKX every day no issues. If you rotate your watches then yes hand winding is needed. I don't want to invest in a watch winder just because of this watch. The mod community is replacing the movements because of this! It's a nice watch indeed It just needs hand winding!
The SKX 007 is my every day beater! I’m a carpenter and metal fabricator. 1 year and no visible scratches, awesome durability
my first Seiko was bought while I was in the US Navy, at the PX in Gitmo Cuba. I have a beater watch that has battle scars on the glass, it should have broken but it surveved 15 years on the wrist. Love the Seiko watches
Thanks for sharing a very cool story Michael. Seiko watches are great and so many people have a special connection with the brand. All the best, Oleg.
I'm totally agree with you. I ha my 009 since 2011 and I'm really happy with it. Isn't the best in my collection,it's not the most beautiful,the most accurate, but I don't know why I love it. Thanks for sharing this great video.
Fully agree with this review. I have an SKX009 on a Strapcode Super Oyster Bracelet and it gets more wrist time than much more expensive pieces.
I now have a skx and understand the obsession. I agree i would buy this watch first again if my whole collection was lost
Yes your are right, the SKX 009 is the first watch I buy back, I think the same day.
I lost my entire watch collection in 2012...and the first watch i bought after loosing everything was the Seiko SKX009J. And then i added a Seiko jubilee. This has become my favorite watch...over all the others prior.
Sucks to hear about you loosing your collection but at least you got a story out of it. Appreciate you sharing it, Edward. Seiko SKX is a very special watch to me as well. Lot's of fun times and great memories with it. Must have in a collection. All the best, Oleg.
One of my favorite watches I own ! The best thing about this watch is the bracelet . Weight is great too
I agree, Aldo. That bracelet is super comfortable and the watch feels great on it. It looks and feels like it belongs on that jubilee bracelet. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Hello. I own a Seiko Pepsi with over a hundred dives to it's log (among which a -65 metres) and it's been running beautifully for more than ten years. It has been a bit fast during the first eight years (+ 3 minutes/month), and the accuracy has improved over the last two years, so I guess the frictions in the movement are increasing a little... But, so far, so good! This is by far the best watch I've ever had. At the time, I paid 200€ for this timepiece, and that was (as time has told) really worth it! Seiko is a high quality and reliable brand with reasonable prices. A friend of mine bought a 600€ Tissot that got full of water after five -30 metres dives (maybe an expensive fake... ). But if you don't dive, I believe any middle of the road fake or cheaper brand should do the job. And speaking about accuracy, we all have atomic controled time on our smartphones... When Covid period is over (and international postal service back to normal), I may go for a Russian "Vostok" watch ( meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/ ) which I discovered recently. Automatic and waterproof, some original designs, same factory since 1942 and appointed by the Russian army. From 60$ to 300$, but same movement inside. They also have more expensive and designer models fitted with some Japanese movement.
Totally get what you’re saying about this watch being analogous to a favourite pair of jeans. That’s a really good observation. I have owned my SKX009K2 now for over a year and it is my absolute go-to leisure time watch. I have a Seiko SUP880 Tank dress watch for more formal occasions, which I also love but for very different reasons. It seems Seiko really delivers, whatever the market.
Thing with these SKX divers is that they got the design absolutely spot on. It's hard to make it distinctive, super legible, and stylish at the same time, but they accomplished this feat which is usually reserved for higher end pieces. SKX popularity is tied to its design (both case and dial) and to its ISO rating.
I have another analogy. The Seiko completes you, it never precedes you. It is the most optimum by considering so many factors instead of being the best in several attributes only. It is simply the everyday watch, a companion watch, make so many senses watch.
But if we must stand out of the crowd once for a while, we can wear the GS.
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SKX is a great pick and a great addition to your collection bro👍🏻👍🏻
Can’t believe I missed this review. Lots of fun with this piece, wear it in good health🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Constantine. SKX is a legend for a reason. Lots of fun times and great memories with this watch. All the best, Oleg.
24Hours At A Time, hi Bro, that’s the best on it. Enjoy it, i sometimes think about getting one but with the turtle together... hmm let’s see. Wear the hell out of it my friend, the older it is the better it looks 🙏🏻👍🏻
Where can you find a day/date iso certified watch for under $200 new. There’s a reason why this watch is so popular
im happy with my new seiko skx009k... just got it yesterday 👍🏻
my 1st automatic watch 😍
The best Skx 009 review I've seen hands down! Congratulations and thanks! Mr. Bond a plus as well!
Thank you, my friend! All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Please review your dog!
He's the goodest boy in the world. Done! lol
Bond is sweetie. It would be nice to have video with mainly him.
He should put a watch on Bond’s collar. You know, just incase.
James McNary
You surely need scuba suit clasp extension then
I think his opinion will be a bit biased
Great review! I’ve been wearing this while surfing and swimming for 2 years. It’s super durable.
Mine is still holding up since 2017 or something. Idk why I even own g shocks and an inox. My skx is still just as durable as all those
@@antonhallergren588 Agreed, had my SKX173 bought at a PX since 2010 and running within 7 seconds/day.
The first watch I would buy back is the watch I wear the most often. A Zelos Aurora with a yellow dial with the second being a Seiko SSK003. Given how one is easier to find than the other I suspect it would be the SSK003 Batman GMT that I would end up getting first. Not the most accurate watch, not the toughest watch, would love a screw down crown on it but its a watch that just feels right when you wear it
I finally tried the ssk on a few months ago and that actually convinced me to get an skx009. Before that, I hadn’t tried one on and preferred the turtles but boy o boy do these wear great
So strange! I had no interest in this 7s26 based watch, I already have a much better Seiko diver. Then it got discontinued. So I thought, for the sake of the collection, let's get one. Then the magic started. It had to be the 'J' version, so it needed a jubilee for completeness. Got it. The spring bars are non-shouldered. So I cut off the rubber strap and put it on a couple NATOs for a while. Well damn, I now love this thing, and don't even really know why. For now, it's on my wrist by day and on a winder by night, as a dominant part of the rotation. My 180 degree turnaround has me doubting any kind of pre-judgment. Live and learn.
The more banged up a seiko skx gets, the better it looks IMO
I personally can’t stand scratches and scuffs but I do love how those aluminum bezels patina
Oleg, could you show your watch collection in one episode?
Maybe I'll do a video on my watch collection in the future. But we'll see. All the best, Oleg.
Spot on with the beater car. I add one more characteristic: “the beater car that you and others for some reason absolutely adore“ 💪😄
I totally agree with you, if someone told me i can have only one watch i will buy a seiko skx009.... (i own really expensive timepieces) but this will be my favourite.... Maybe the only one i can think of is the iwc ocean 2000 that i own and in many ways is similar...
Vostok amphibia should be The legendary diver watch with that much of history and innovation behind it.
Your review was one of the reasons I decided on buying an SKX009.
These Seiko Divers are just beaters; put it on and forget about it.....very comfortable and looks outstanding.
Thanks for the good review!!
SKX watches are worthy of the word "Legendary". Really great watch!
This watch has one of the most legible day/date I've ever seen. No frame actually works to its benefit, as it appears almost flush with the dial. Love the blue SAT :)
Exactly.. yet it's a downer to most😐, I also like the wrong sided lolypop -its to very quickly determine if the watch is still turning (you are alive).
This watch redefined all of my tastes in watches.. now im a minimalist. Next I need the Oris65 vintage reissue😍😱 1,200+😫
Best review about skx009
I bought this watch just because I found it on a good deal. And oh boy! I'm so glad I did, worth every penny. And your analogy fit perfectly. Yes now I feel this is the comfortable jeans on my closet, I see my fancy seamaster but I really want to wear my skx.
I have in my possesion a turtle SRPC91"save the ocean"with the beautiful blue dial and a SKX009. And the fact is,
I very very like my SRPC91 but, I love my SKX009!!
Ok Oleg, you've convinced me. I'll buy one. Thank you.
LOL Enjoy the watch (if you do end up getting one). All the best, Oleg.
Tks Oleg. It's probably the best video on SKX and enjoying watches in general. Totally agree with you on the bracelet. I still have in my collection 7 pieces of Rolex which includes the Hulk, Batman and Daytona. I must say the SKX bracelet and the watch itself is more comfortable than the Rolexes. The pastures are not as green on the other side as what people would normally think or suggest.
If we are picky, there are many things you can pick on the Rolexes too. There is a world of a difference between enjoying watches and talking watches. Cheers!
Thank you Canon! You're 100% right "There is a world of a difference between enjoying watches and talking watches."
All the best, Oleg.
The same goes with the SARB ( eg 033/035) or the SARG (eg 009 ) bracelets. I see that many people likes to pick on them, perhaps just bec they are cheap. The end-links and the centre link of these bracelets are actually detached like those of the Grand Seiko though not as flexible, but, they are more comfortable on the wrist than the swiss-made ones bec they curve easier. And, the brush finish is extremely good for the price you pay. They are also very accurate watches. My SARB 033 is actually more accurate than some of my Superlative Rolex. Also, the Rolex has a high tendency to register negative times.
Your dog looks so relaxed and spoiled on your lap! :-)
I have the SKX as well but on a Nato; it's great value for money and ideal for vacations and beach/swimming!
Your description is so accurate! :-) I can't really explain either why I like it so much; perhaps because I associate it with holidays and great memories just like you and I can wear it in sand, water, snow and don't have to worry if gets stolen or damaged!
The lack of hand winding is indeed the only really annoying feature!
Thank you my friend! Sometimes watch is more than just a watch or how much it costs. You're probably right, we have great associations with our SKX and that enhances the experience even more. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
I LOVE my skx009. I have the 007 too but the blue and red does it for me. I don’t have any super expensive watches (the most expensive is about $1500) but if I lost them all I would definitely buy back my sarb035.
I love skx007/9 they are a very simple wrist watches and you will recognize them from someone's wrist without a mistake, very beautiful watch for a very affordable price and a quality
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Hi Oleg,
I got my first SKX on monday this week, an 009 with pepsi bezel! I feel I walk on the clouds, I’m so happy!! I have found my best beater!! Nr two beater is the Vostok Amphibia 710059 Scuba Dude. The only problem with the Vostok its goes about 30-35 second fast every dag, my SKX009 only gains 9 seconds per day!! A Big difference!!
I hope enjoy your SKX like I will!
Best regards Torben
Hey Torben. Great choice of the watch, that pepsi bezel is classic! I'm so happy for you, my friend. I remember when I got this watch and how happy I was. Enjoy the watch and build a lot of great memories with it. All the best, Oleg.
I own a Seiko SRPC91 'the save the ocean one' and I like it and it's beautiful. I also own a SKX 009,
that watch I love.
I've had one for over a year now. I like it. Mine is a k version made in Malaysia as opposed to the J made in Japan. The J is more expensive but I don't think it makes any practical difference.
I can agree with that Gordon. Mine is also K version. From the research that I've done there is no difference in quality of the finishes between the 2 versions. All the best, Oleg.
Motor City Cobra I never seen a J version with a misaligned bezel/makers so bravo
J version is approx $50us more than Malaysian
@Motor City CobraAnd when you resell the watch, nobody wants a second hand K-model. J-models keep there value quite good.
SKX...total classic. I decided to buy a Turtle instead of a SKX. I am with you, I really like the cheap Seiko bracelet because it is so comfortable. I think the appeal of the Turtle for me is how comfortable it is to wear, it is beautiful and the fact that it isn't expensive so I don't have to worry about it. The jeans analogy is perfect. Thanks for another great video :)
Thank you Jeffrey. Good choice on the Seiko Turtle. I will definitely add that watch to "buy" list. So many people have nothing but great things to say about it. I wonder if my feelings towards the SKX will change after I get the Turtle? hmm...
Anyways, thanks for your support. All the best, Oleg.
I don't think your feelings toward the SKX will change, it is a true classic. I have a small collection so they would have filled the same place so I went with the PADI Turtle because of: hacking, larger, beautiful dial, solid endlinks, applied indices, etc. You do need to get a turtle, just not the PADI...too close to the 009.
I have a 009 and a 007. I gave the 007 a ceramic bezel insert and sapphire crystal. The Pepsi on the 009 is just fun!
I own one and , if it breaks I'll cry a river !!! I'm affectionate to it. I can buy another , but .......
Better just get a back up asap lol
The reason your bezel looks aligned some days and not others is because it moves. Press the crystal down fully and it will stop moving and be aligned. I did this to my SKX175 and SKX007.
Agreed, got mine finally in yesterday. No hacking, no bigy. But, no hand winding while on rotation is a bit of an annoyance. Didn't realise it has the same movement as the skx007. On the other hand it demands more wrist time. Hahaha
Great vid👍
And i hope , Bond is drinking his water " shaken , not stirred" 😎😅
LOL
Oleg i have mentioned to you before that my collection favourite with most time on my wrist is PADI Turtle on StarCode Super Jubilee, If I loose my collection PADI Turtle with super jubilee is 1st watch to be bought again no meter even if the price is double.
Cheers Brother i watched you most recent video from home when you came ack from trip to Europe and review of that Tudor blackbay 58 and guess what i want one too now!
It's on my wrist 60-70% of the time and gets more wear time than almost all my other watches no matter if it's not even a 10th of the price of them
Same here
Thanks Oleg...I was watching this review while running on treadmill for 25 minutes and this review made my running today went by very fast ( which is a good thing). Thoroughly enjoyed watching this review and I cannot find anything that I disagree with you about this watch. When you mentioned about the depth and the speed of cars, I was also thinking about 'made in Japan' label. Some people are willing to pay more for the writing on the dial 'made in Japan' even though the quality between J version and K version probably about the same? I have few Made in Japan watches as well so I'm not criticising those people so please don't take what I said the wrong way. Thanks again
Thank you Pat! I'm glad I could help to "run out the clock" (pun intended). I agree of your analogy of Made in Japan. Countless videos show that there is no difference between K and J version. All the best, Oleg.
@@24hourstime Oleg, I just came across the video on TGV channel yesterday...apparently there are few differences between K and J model 🤔
Great review. I like this watch and the Seiko ‘sea urchin’ one too. In fact, I’m now tending towards the sea urchin ! But they’re both really nice.
Seiko Sea Urchin is a good looking watch. Can't go wrong with a Seiko 5. All the best, Oleg.
Just bought an skx 175 today should have by Tuesday can’t wait to get it 👍🏻
Honestly, If my collection was destroyed the SKX009 will be the only one I'd be upset about losing.
It's become like a pet for me, like an old friend. There's just something special about it. By far my most worn watch, mabye 95% of wearingtime is this skx.
Love it, love the bracelet, i love that it's kinda wonky and wierd and misaligned. Like a person, nobody is perfect and the SKX kind of embodies that somehow.
Can't explain it, I just love it and I will NEVER sell mine.
Also, bought one for my friend and he wears his 24/7 and loves it to death aswell.
It's simply special. 💖
Filip Cervin sell it and get Daniel wellington
I just bought an skx175 the North American version of the 009 because they quit making them and prices are starting to go up mine is NOS 2015 awesome watch but the new seiko 5s I'm sorry are better I can do everything in my 5s that I can an skx including swimming and showering in it. Plus the new 5s hack and hand wind. All in all I love all my seikos!!!
Can the same be said for the 7002?
Great review. I think it’s great when you make a review on a piece you have owned for a while. You have more feedback to say about it. I think you need to own it for a while and experience the watch in order to give some nice feedback. You can see your love for the piece even with any negatives about it.
Thanks brother. Really love this watch:)
11:41 my wife looks as bored as that dog when I rant about watches. Its an expression that seems to say "oh god here he goes again...* Sigh *"
If i had that watch i would be happy with all the dings and scratches that it gets. I recently watched a hodinkee talking watches episode where they interviewed this old man who is a navy seal war veteran his name is Moki i think, unlike other previous guests this old man only had three watches which he was given to him when he joined the Navy ranks. Back then they handed out Tudor watches!! What a great time to live in!! He had two tudors and a rolex submariner. And his tudors and rolex were all really beaten up-all scratched and dings and dents, but working flawlessly. At first I was horrified but when he told the stories behind each watch and what he and his watches went thru in the navy i was really enamoured. At that time I decided, if i were to hv a beater watch, I am gonna beat it. I am gonna have fun with it and it will be with me through thick and thin. We can all have great watches in great condition but a watch that has a story to tell is just priceless, you cannot put a price tag on that.
I watched that episode as well. It's fantastic and showcases everything great about watches and watch collecting. All the best, Oleg.
My comfort first buy back is my Citizen Promaster Blue Dial.
I've seen a lot of reviews of this watch, but only a few as entertaining as this one. Great job. (I loved the "007-Bond" joke, obvious as it was :) ) I wouldn't buy this watch myself because I'm not a diver - I don't even like taking showers - and the spinning bezel would just make me dizzy and nauseated because I'd never stop playing with it. But for what it is, and how much it costs, it's seems like everyone agrees it's an excellent example of the genre. It also looks very good on your wrist in those beauty shots. I can see why it would be the one you'd dash back into the flames to save.
I used to think that the "cannot hand wind" feature would be a deal breaker for me, but now that I have one (an Orient 3-Star) I have to admit I was wrong. Like you, I like my watch despite that. Sometime's there's just something about a piece that lets you overlook otherwise irksome features. Thanks for another terrific review - both of you!
Thank you, my friend. Isn't it strange how we can love a watch but still recognize all of it's "faults". Lack of hand winding would normally be a deal breaker for me (at this price range) but with this watch it's not a big deal.
I myself have a little Orient 3-star in my collection. They are great watches and very hard to beat value for money. Although, if I'm honest I am not wearing mine all that much but I know for sure that it will never leave my collection.
All the best, Oleg and Bond.
I would buy my Invicta Pro Diver Back in a heartbeat, because it offers all you miss at the SKX - hacking, handwinding with its Seiko NH35 movement - for half the price of an SKX...
Or my Casio Solar-Quarz-Bluetooth Chronograph which is the best and most accurate everyday watch...
These Invicta Pro Divers with NH35 movement are a hell of a value for the price. Great choice. I think I might add one of them to my "wish list".
All the best, Oleg.
Mine in its actual condition:
flic.kr/p/26dg3ZB
The NH35 movement does not hand wind
You’re so right! It’s the “just in case” mindset that we have haha. My wife doesn’t get it.
Good review. The only thing I would like to know that you didn't specifically touch on, is if the jubilee bracelet has all solid links? I know that the outer 2 are on either side of the 5 piece band, but my question is the inner 3 links. I know that the more expensive mod replacement bracelets are, and from my experience with other watches with this style of bracelet I believe that if you upgraded to a heavier duty bracelet with scissor style clasp you would enjoy this model even more, for the shear balance that it provides. Good job
works well on big a wrist but on my tiny 6 1/4 doesn't work. thinking of returning mine for skx013.
Watch_General I have 6 inch wrist and feel it wears really well! Also have a skx013 but some days I feel it’s too small. Just get both like me!
If you upgrade the movement with an NH36 movement and you get hacking and hand-winding. it’s I don’t know in the US but £60 in the UK
Hi Oleg and Bond!
I followed yours review and I got a SKX009, and I just can say one thing - Perfect!
I have some timepieces but it got the position in the favorites so fast!
Thanks
Congratulations on this excellent watch. Glad you're liking it:)
5:24 Bond snorting ❤😍❤
You're right if I could only have two watches by again would be this one and the G-Shock 5600 e
Hello Oleg & Bond! Another great review from you two! Bond prefers the 007! ;-) Oleg, I'm with you on the key issues. I like the look & size of the watch, I'm also a fan of the jubilee bracelet, to me it's unique & comfortable. The lack of sapphire bugs me a little, but I can live without it. However, I can't accept an entry level mvmt. without hand winding or hacking for approx. $200! When Seiko replaces the 7s26 with the 4r36, I'll buy one! Til then, my go to beater is Vostok Scuba Dude!
Hello my friend. Yes, the lack of sapphire and the shortcuts with the bracelet aren't too bad. But I have to agree lack of hand winding on a $200 watch is ridiculous. There are watches that cost half this SKX and have NH35 movement. I got a Vostok Suba Dude recently. Videos about it are coming soon:)
All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Hi Oleg, yes, I understand the loyal fan base that the SKX has, even with it's shortcomings, as sometimes a watch just has so much character, it enables you overlook it's imperfections. That's the way I feel about the Vostok Amphibian "Scuba Dude"! As a non-diver myself, issues like a friction based bi-directional bezel, or a wobbly crown don't bother me. It's cool & unique!
I enjoy looking at your watch.
Nice video. And I agree with your comments. It’s such a good watch.
Thank you, my friend. It is, it's just a good watch! All the best, Oleg.
4:11 Well if you’re racing then I’d say that’s pretty important.
Seiko SKX is my morning soy latte. It kicks off and completes my day.
Preach brother!
for your opinions about ridiculous measurements at the pre 5min mark, i subbed
009 is my favorite as well. I have expensive Rolex but still prefer the 009
Great video! Looking to pick this up as a daily to go along with my Burberry Chronograph in all gunmetal! Nice to have some color and the Pepsi bezel is iconic 🤘
First real watch i ever bought! The only thing is the bracelet is crap as you know. Cheers Oleg and Bond! Oh I've been binge watching you're videos mate lol
That's a great first "real" watch to start your collection with.
really nice review i ever seen on skx 009, thanks mate..
Thanks Peter!
There is something I hate about the SKX. And that's the fact that the SKX is discontinued and the prices go up like hell. Wish I had bought one when they were still produced.
I don't really get why they had to stop making something people love and buy even if the technology is outdated
The Jeans analogy was Good !! loved it..
Lol, great timing Oleg! Got mine a couple of days ago.... no where near the quality of my Turtle, much lighter & feels cheap in comparison, the rotor is a bit noisy & it doesn't have the wrist presence either..but, can't put my finger on why, I love it! Very comfortable, looks good, cheap, light & tho I'm reluctant to admit it to myself,so far the 7s26 has been more accurate than my much beloved Turtle's 4r36!! Great watch, great review. Cheers from Cambridge, England 👍👍
Thank you my friend. This watch is some kind of dark magic. As I said, it's not the best, the most expensive or event my favourite watch in the collection but it would be the first watch I'd buy back. I want to buy a Seiko Turtle at some point in the future. I hear a lot of great things about that watch.
All the best, Oleg.
Super review Oleg!!
Thanks brother!
nice review and a lots of good opinions, i'm your new subscriber and i just discovered your channel yesterday, greetings from south east asia and pardon my english
so it is true that in this year the skx 009/007 is discontinued by seiko and gotten replace by new seiko 5 that use the skx model?, it's such a bad news, by the way..i have the 009 on my collections, i got it from my dad on my 17th birthday six years ago, and since then it became a gateway to my watches addictions
so..if you asking me if someone gonna stole or destroy my collections for whatever reason and i got a few watches that i can save, this 009 would be my first on the lists, i'll treasure my 009 forever, this watch is like an ancestor in my collections, it is my first 'real watch' that i got and that brought me to be a watches addicts
This watch is an icon, no doubt about that, however there is a model that will be a future cult classic as well, if it's not is right now, the Seiko Turtle PADI. Why I am brought this up? Because it has hand winding and hacking. It's more expensive then the SKX, but not by much. Cheers :)
I definitely want to get my hands on Seiko Turtle at some point for a review. I hear a lot of great things about it. Another legendary watch in it's own right. All the best, Oleg.
Nice review and I will now buy one if I can find one, but I am seriously curious, Is your dog drugged? I have never seen a dog behave that way.
I regret mine cause it's too big and thick for wrist but shouldn't be a problem for bigger wrists.
Where did you get that bracelet?
Ok- I drag race and a 10th of a second is huge- difference between winning and loosing. Big money could be on the line. No comparison when it comes to depth of a watch
I guess my favorite go to watch is my Invicta Prodiver 0420 Titanium is so comfortable and light weight has a Seiko NH35A auto movement and rated at 200m. I hate jubilee bracelets I would put a nice NATO or Zulu strap on the Seiko.
I hear a lot of great things about Invicta pro divers. Seems like value for money proposition is very strong. It has a better Seiko movement than Seiko SKX and it costs less. I tired nato on the SKX and it's not my cup of tea.
All the best, Oleg
I have a NATO strap fetish I guess ... LOL. I would like to find a vintage SKX.
invictastores.com/invicta-connection-mens-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-case-blue-dial-model-24761
I have a plan to buy a sub $200 watch please tell me weather to go for this or a invicta 8926
Hi Srini, check out the unboxing I did today of Orient Mako II I think it's worth a consideration instead of Invicta or the SKX: ua-cam.com/video/Qr58WO5oRmU/v-deo.html
On Friday I will do my top 5 divers for under $200. So maybe wait for that video before making any decisions.
All the best, Oleg.
where can i find this bracelet or something better to use it on the orient ray 2??any suggestions?thanks.
Maybe look at uncleseiko.com :)
Love ur accent oleg! Nice review mate
Thank you Edwin! All the best, Oleg.
I agree with you about the complaints on the stamped metal clasps and hollow links being very personal. Back in the early 80’s I had a 1969 Rolex Explorer 1016 with a pressure fit clasp. It was horrid and always came unfastened. I had to bend the metal to get a tighter connection. Anyhow, I destroyed that watch replacing a klystron tube in a satellite up link transmitter. Very strong magnetic field. 😜 Rolex had to start somewhere with the clasps and bracelets.
Enjoy the watches you have and say hi to Bond!
Randy
Thanks Randy. The new engineered clasps are better no question about it but there is something very charming about the old school stamped metal clasp. Sucks about your Rolex, but I guess you live and you learn.
All the best, Oleg.
P.S. Bond said hi back.
Do you know if this watch has a sapphire crystal or it is a non scratch face ??? I am about to buy one but that is my main concern thanks
It has a hardlex crystal. It's not as hard as sapphire but scratch resistance is pretty good:)
I have the same size wrist as you, would you recommend this over the 013?
I like the 009. Short lug to lug width makes it wear a bit smaller. I'd say it wears almost like a 40mm. But I you prefer smaller watches the 013 wears really well. I know quite a few people like it more. All the best, Oleg.
I have the 013. I love the watch, but just can't get comfortable with it on my 7" wrist. It seems to wear smaller than the 38mm. I know watch size is a highly personal preference but this one wears too small for me. I'm getting the 007, and flipping the 013.
Love your dog!! So cute! Good review also. Thanks.
Don't forget the SKX 011J, hardly anybody mentions the orange dial SKX...their loss.
You're right. I should have included the SKX011. All the best, Oleg.