Second that. Lovely watch, it's just not an SKX. So what? It's still objectively, a good watch. And after a delightful 15 minute battle, mine is on an SKX Jubilee. Was it easy? Was it f______
The 5KX is awesome. In a lot of ways it's a better watch. However, there are a couple ways in which the 5KX could have been better. It's too bad because Seiko came really close to perfection with the 5KX. So close that it almost seems that they intentionally missed the bullseye.
I think most of the hate is because they cancelled the skx when they realised them. If they had come out a few years earlier it would be more accepted. I feel as though most people saw this as a band aid of sorts.
Awesome Vid. The “palm over the camera” outro is a personal choice and it really wasn’t “lame” when you did it bro. Extremely informative and professional vid. Keep up the great content.
By far your most entertaining video yet!! I am not a fan of the new 5KX. However, I like blending the best qualities of both the skx and 5KX to make the ultimate SKX -> 4R36/200m resistance/solid case back/drilled lugs/ 5KX dial.
Your vídeos are excelent, for us non english native language is a bit difficult to Follow you because you speak quickly . I watched twice to understand everything. Thank you very much for your job and best regards from Brasil, Mário.
If, for some reason, you put 5kx spring bars in an skx case, they're impossible to remove (no shoulders, have to depress from side holes... Skx has no side holes) and you'll have to break the bars to remove
Yeah I noticed they weren’t flanged. I always but my Seiko fat spring bars flanged so I can get them off again. On the SRP new Turtle it’s ok with lug holes, but a nightmare on the SKX Orem case if the spring bars don’t have flanges.
Love your mod videos. So much info. Makes me not as afraid to open up my seiko 5 sport. Keep up the content. Maybe one day I can get ahold of one of your mod watches.
Not sure if someone commented this but the skx oem jubilee bracelet actually fits quite nicely on the srpd as long as you use the srpd spring bars. I just bought the original skx bracelet in amazon for like $35 and with a little bit of adjustment it fits just as well as the stock oyster bracelet.
So I tried this as well and by using the smaller Srpd springbars on stock the jubilee , but it squeaked like crazy after trying that out. Did you have the same issue?
@@DD-ix3bm no but since the end links don’t fit perfectly I’m noticing more how they have a kind of large gap. I’ll probably end up buying a nice jubilee to fix this soon
First video of yours I have seen,great stuff! You look like a young kid and yet knowledgeable! Had to watch all the way to the end lol! Three loves I have Sig Sauer,Spyderco & Seiko divers. Keep up the great work! Subed!
Eric first of all I should have watched your video before I bought my OEM Seiko Jubilee bracelet. You were 💯 right! The lug offset and springbar size difference makes it so I can't use the SKX jubilee on my brand new eyepopping orange sunburst 5KX! I swapped out the springbars and put the smaller ones on the jubilee and it works (kind of) but it just made the bracelet rattle like crazy! Do any companies that you know of make 5KX bracelets yet?
Very informative that the SKX bracelets won't fit the SRPD. Thanks! Saved me money. But: do you know of an affordable curved end jubilee bracelet that does fit the SRPD? Everywhere I look I only find SKX bracelets...
Awesome vid thanks! Now do you know if aftermarket skx parts (crystal, bezel etc) will work with an old 7548-7000? And where would I source a 7548 movement?
Does the 5KX use the grey 2mm movement spacer like on an aftermarket NH36A, or the black 3mm movement spacer as used on the 7S26 from a stock SKX007? The grey movement spacer really requires a caseback with smaller inner diameter to hold the movement securely. I keep both types, but prefer to standardise on the 3mm as per standard SKX so I don’t have to think about it. Thanks hombre.
Great videos. I have a SNK617 and I don't know what is compatible with it at this point. I see mods available on namoki for SKX and SRP but don't know how to check whats compatible for my watch . Any ideas on how to find out?
Hey Lume Shot, where can you purchase the SPRD (5KX) crystal gaskets from? I can only seem to find SKX crystal gaskets. I've checked Crystal Times and Namoki Mods so far.
I recently bought a New bezel and a bezel insert from DLW for my 5 sports, do i need to also buy a New crystal? Or will my stock crystal will do just fine? Best regards!
I know this is an old post but i have come into possesion of a 5kx and was wondering where would be the best place to source new parts looking for stock seiko bezel insert and dial. The watch i have has black dial with grey markers as well as a black and grey bezel. Im hoping to convert it to pepsi.
I just bought an SKX jubilee to put on my 5KX and with the lug offset being different it didn't stay on very well. So I'm guessing the same goes with the 5KX bracelet on an SKX. Also the springbars aren't the same size so that affects it as well!🤷♂️
Again another great video, loved the fun editing and well you KNOW I picked up on the knife used to open the packages...always gets my attention when sharp stuff comes into play 👍🏻👍🏻
i have found a jubille for my 5 sports srpd, but on the website it says its made for skx and 5 sports srpd. the thing is now i dont know if the bracelets fit them both or not
I'm willing to wager the majority of guys grumbling about the lack of ISO-rated water resistance have never-- and will never-- go diving anytime soon. I wouldn't mind a 5KX, and I live in Hawaii.
I have a Seiko SRPC68 "Bottle Cap" and want to replace the shiny copper colored bezel. Does anyone know where I can buy a bezel which will fit this? One of the big companies which supplies Seiko mod parts told me they have nothing compatible.
Hi, If Im modding a SRPD watch with a SKX case, #1) I cant use the oem Crown from the SRPD? #2) I cant use the oem band from the SRPD cuz of the diff springbars?
I have a question. Somebody, please tell me . I have been changing out the 7s26 to the nh36 movements in some SKX007s. I have been replacing the gray movement holder, putting on the black one from 7s26. Whats the difference between the two. I have measured them with calipers. Cant find a difference.
I am not quite sure what the value of hand winding is. I have an skx007 and there is never ever a time that comes up where I say "I wish this watch had hand winding!"
Really? That's crazy. I had an SKX007 about a year ago and traded it for an Orient Ray 2 just because I was so annoyed with having to shake the crap put of the watch to get it to start moving! I guess it's all personal preference.
@@NOSKIPPIN my point is that 5KX is more practical if your not using it as a real tool watch. 100 meters will allow you to swim in the pool or beach. The hacking and winding is suited for everyday use.
Basically 5xs are the original modded version of skx...and sorry to say for all the diver iso 200m fans, once you open the caseback / change the crystal to sapphire / domed crystal, the 200m wr will be pointless
Bonus points if you watched the short B-roll near the end 🤙🏻
Suggestion: Compatibility of new King Seiko parts like the bezel witth older Turtles (SRP777/SRP773/SRPa21). thank you, Eric
at the beginning of your video. Why does the bezel click sound so aggressive? or it just the mic?
I love the 5kx and not scared to say!!!!
Haha, theyre not as bad as people make it to be!
Second that. Lovely watch, it's just not an SKX. So what? It's still objectively, a good watch. And after a delightful 15 minute battle, mine is on an SKX Jubilee. Was it easy? Was it f______
They look good. They're dependable watches. But for a purist like myself, I can't bring myself to buy one.
The 5KX is awesome. In a lot of ways it's a better watch. However, there are a couple ways in which the 5KX could have been better. It's too bad because Seiko came really close to perfection with the 5KX. So close that it almost seems that they intentionally missed the bullseye.
I think most of the hate is because they cancelled the skx when they realised them. If they had come out a few years earlier it would be more accepted. I feel as though most people saw this as a band aid of sorts.
The bezel on the SBCM023 is buttery smooth, low volume, no play, and mild effort required to turn. Sooooo satisfying.
Haha, all about that fidget spinner
Awesome Vid. The “palm over the camera” outro is a personal choice and it really wasn’t “lame” when you did it bro. Extremely informative and professional vid. Keep up the great content.
Thanks! It feels like a throwback to the pre 2015 youtube time when everyone did it haha I appreciate it a lot!
I just got my first automatic and I am learning a lot from you.
By far your most entertaining video yet!! I am not a fan of the new 5KX. However, I like blending the best qualities of both the skx and 5KX to make the ultimate SKX -> 4R36/200m resistance/solid case back/drilled lugs/ 5KX dial.
Thanks Nate! A new case would be the best mod like I mentioned at the end
Your vídeos are excelent, for us non english native language is a bit difficult to Follow you because you speak quickly . I watched twice to understand everything. Thank you very much for your job and best regards from Brasil, Mário.
Thank you! Ill try to slow down!
@@LumeShot THANK you very much!!
If, for some reason, you put 5kx spring bars in an skx case, they're impossible to remove (no shoulders, have to depress from side holes... Skx has no side holes) and you'll have to break the bars to remove
Yeah I noticed they weren’t flanged. I always but my Seiko fat spring bars flanged so I can get them off again. On the SRP new Turtle it’s ok with lug holes, but a nightmare on the SKX Orem case if the spring bars don’t have flanges.
Love your mod videos. So much info. Makes me not as afraid to open up my seiko 5 sport. Keep up the content. Maybe one day I can get ahold of one of your mod watches.
Thank you for sharing your expertise Brother. This helped to clarify a lot. You’re videos are RAD! Very inspiring too 😁
Not sure if someone commented this but the skx oem jubilee bracelet actually fits quite nicely on the srpd as long as you use the srpd spring bars. I just bought the original skx bracelet in amazon for like $35 and with a little bit of adjustment it fits just as well as the stock oyster bracelet.
So I tried this as well and by using the smaller Srpd springbars on stock the jubilee , but it squeaked like crazy after trying that out. Did you have the same issue?
@@DD-ix3bm no but since the end links don’t fit perfectly I’m noticing more how they have a kind of large gap. I’ll probably end up buying a nice jubilee to fix this soon
First video of yours I have seen,great stuff! You look like a young kid and yet knowledgeable! Had to watch all the way to the end lol! Three loves I have Sig Sauer,Spyderco & Seiko divers. Keep up the great work! Subed!
Super Video👍 is the 4R36 Movement durable? Which Movement is better, 7s36 or 4r36?
Eric first of all I should have watched your video before I bought my OEM Seiko Jubilee bracelet. You were 💯 right! The lug offset and springbar size difference makes it so I can't use the SKX jubilee on my brand new eyepopping orange sunburst 5KX! I swapped out the springbars and put the smaller ones on the jubilee and it works (kind of) but it just made the bracelet rattle like crazy! Do any companies that you know of make 5KX bracelets yet?
I see you can buy pliers that are made to bend the spring bars properly so that they fit the 5KX with the strapcode bracelets.
Love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I keep meaning to get some mods done by you - I must get on and organise it! Will be in touch.
Thank you! Looking forward to it!
Is it possible to transfer the movement from the 5KX or Dress KX (SRPE) to the case of the SKX007? :)
The 5KX with the SKX case is gonna be one of best Seiko mod I could think of
You spoke what I wanted to spoke, also I too have epilepsy
Very informative that the SKX bracelets won't fit the SRPD. Thanks! Saved me money. But: do you know of an affordable curved end jubilee bracelet that does fit the SRPD? Everywhere I look I only find SKX bracelets...
Once again thanks Lume Shot! 👌
Thanks Terry🙏🏻
Great video! Great comparisons. I love my SRPD and i’m not sorry lol. Would love to do a case swap and a domed crystal on it.
Awesome vid thanks! Now do you know if aftermarket skx parts (crystal, bezel etc) will work with an old 7548-7000? And where would I source a 7548 movement?
Does the 5KX use the grey 2mm movement spacer like on an aftermarket NH36A, or the black 3mm movement spacer as used on the 7S26 from a stock SKX007? The grey movement spacer really requires a caseback with smaller inner diameter to hold the movement securely. I keep both types, but prefer to standardise on the 3mm as per standard SKX so I don’t have to think about it. Thanks hombre.
Great videos. I have a SNK617 and I don't know what is compatible with it at this point. I see mods available on namoki for SKX and SRP but don't know how to check whats compatible for my watch . Any ideas on how to find out?
Great video, i didnt know about the crystal gasket.
Glad it helped!
Thank you very very much, this is a big help!
My pleasure, glad it helped!
Hey Lume Shot, where can you purchase the SPRD (5KX) crystal gaskets from? I can only seem to find SKX crystal gaskets. I've checked Crystal Times and Namoki Mods so far.
It's be interesting to find out if it's a threaded crown without the grommet in the case
Thanks for all the good information!
Thank you!
Great info Eric, thanks!
Please make a video on worst to best seiko watches
I recently bought a New bezel and a bezel insert from DLW for my 5 sports, do i need to also buy a New crystal? Or will my stock crystal will do just fine? Best regards!
Would the SRPD exhibition case back fit an SKX? 🧐
Are the crowns interchangeable since only the SKX is a screw down?
Dome glass looks classics 👌
Great, thanks for the video!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
May I know how much is expected to pay for your mod piece? Any better movement used, like 6R series from Seiko?
Thank you.
Is there a place to buy aftermarket larger 5kx crystal gaskets?
Unsure at the moment, but Im sure the market will catch up and eventually have them available
I know this is an old post but i have come into possesion of a 5kx and was wondering where would be the best place to source new parts looking for stock seiko bezel insert and dial. The watch i have has black dial with grey markers as well as a black and grey bezel. Im hoping to convert it to pepsi.
so I could upgrade a 5KX with a new SKX case and mod it just like it was any other SKX? So the 5KX has a better movement? Even better than the NH35?
how much do colored screws for the see through back usually cost ?
I was wondering about the crown winding stem.
How about the crown? Is the crown from 4R36 compatible to 7S26?
This is a very nice design that u have made.. it's like a Rolex yacht-master.
Could you do a compatible video for SRPC55 orange with other seiko watch for bezel compatibility...please
is it possible to install the 5KX metal bracelet on the SKX ? Thx
I just bought an SKX jubilee to put on my 5KX and with the lug offset being different it didn't stay on very well. So I'm guessing the same goes with the 5KX bracelet on an SKX. Also the springbars aren't the same size so that affects it as well!🤷♂️
Again another great video, loved the fun editing and well you KNOW I picked up on the knife used to open the packages...always gets my attention when sharp stuff comes into play 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Dirk! My little ambitious is getting retired, if you know what I mean. . .
@@LumeShot i collect Spydercos aswell as Seikos and i can highly recommend the lil native. It's the perfect box opener and disappears into the pocket.
i have found a jubille for my 5 sports srpd, but on the website it says its made for skx and 5 sports srpd. the thing is now i dont know if the bracelets fit them both or not
I'm willing to wager the majority of guys grumbling about the lack of ISO-rated water resistance have never-- and will never-- go diving anytime soon. I wouldn't mind a 5KX, and I live in Hawaii.
I have a Seiko SRPC68 "Bottle Cap" and want to replace the shiny copper colored bezel. Does anyone know where I can buy a bezel which will fit this? One of the big companies which supplies Seiko mod parts told me they have nothing compatible.
Hi, If Im modding a SRPD watch with a SKX case, #1) I cant use the oem Crown from the SRPD? #2) I cant use the oem band from the SRPD cuz of the diff springbars?
Hi!
Is the caseback also interchangeable?
Love your videos :D
Thanks! Yup!
Any site to get the crystal gasket for the 5KX SRPD?
Is the bezel size the same as the skx? Thats the only mod I'll be doing
Yes it is!
Can a 5KX see-through caseback fit on an SKX?
I think you nailed it!!
How much both
I have a question. Somebody, please tell me . I have been changing out the 7s26 to the nh36 movements in some SKX007s. I have been replacing the gray movement holder, putting on the black one from 7s26. Whats the difference between the two.
I have measured them with calipers. Cant find a difference.
What!? Was that a Spyderco knife?
You should finish the vids with a silly wave a la Ryan George. So silly, it's cool.
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the good informations.
Really love your mods :)
Thank you! 👊🏻👊🏻
Great video brother!
Thanks man!
Dr. E. Lume , good summary Grasshopper ! Lol 🥂🕵️
haha thanks man!
Lol great intro... I thought i was the only one
Theres definitely more of us😂
Great video!
I am not quite sure what the value of hand winding is. I have an skx007 and there is never ever a time that comes up where I say "I wish this watch had hand winding!"
I never could get used to the seiko shuffle haha
Really? That's crazy. I had an SKX007 about a year ago and traded it for an Orient Ray 2 just because I was so annoyed with having to shake the crap put of the watch to get it to start moving! I guess it's all personal preference.
anyone knows the part number for the 5kx crystal gasket ?
Great video!!!
👍🏼
Love double.
How do I order a watch from you?
Please shoot me an email!
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So the SKX is basically better in every way. I don't care for hacking or manual winding.
Are you gonna go scuba diving?
Why not have both 😊
@@livefit8936 no, but that doesn't change the fact that the SKX is still better when it comes to water resistance. Not sure what your point is.
@@NOSKIPPIN my point is that 5KX is more practical if your not using it as a real tool watch. 100 meters will allow you to swim in the pool or beach. The hacking and winding is suited for everyday use.
I doubt even 1% of SKX/5KX owners actually dive with their watches, not to mention diving deeper than 100m....
Love the vid ;)
Next video 5KX mod
You need to decorate your walls!
Great Content my mann ✌️😎
Thanks bro! 🤙🏻
Basically 5xs are the original modded version of skx...and sorry to say for all the diver iso 200m fans, once you open the caseback / change the crystal to sapphire / domed crystal, the 200m wr will be pointless
Not all true, Ive tested my builds (originally quoted up to 200m) to 300m without any fail
@@LumeShot and how much it cost to do a pressure test?
The 5kx is $300.... Ummm .. ok.... Lol
Spyderco? Lol
Great Video!