Orient Super King (SK) Diver Reissue - Vintage Looks, Modern Movement
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Today we will take a dive into the Orient SK (Super-King) Retro Reissue. This popular diver from the 70's has been reissued, keeping the same design aesthetic, but upgrading the movement to include the Orient in-house hand-winding and hacking F69 movement.
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One of the most coolest watches out there. Original design, in-house movement hacking hand winding perfect size.
“Royal oak” that’s all I keep thinking about! Love the dial!
Plastic oak ;)
Long Island Watch - LOL
Thank you for wearing the watch, means a lot.
I'm lucky to own an original Magenta from the 70's. It works perfectly!
Love the retro styling, especially the case shape and finishing.
Thanks!
Like it, too bad the green dial face was not bundled in with the reissue.
That would be cool.
They are a great looking watch
Thank you
Looks nice but in function its lacking with 50m water resistance. They could of at least made it 100m also no lume bleh.
@@DarioCruzII yes this is true but it has a good look... the 50m water resistance wouldn't bother me as i won't ever be going diving the lume could be a lot better
I’m really diggin’ that retro style
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Great looking watches! I especially like the Magenta dial version.
Thank you
Appreciate Marc's honesty in this review. Watch looks great on wrist. Suggest adding movement accuracy to review. Nice work in bringing these watches to our attention☘
Thanks for watching.
This watch suits me perfectly. I dont dive yet i can still be appear sophisticated explaining to the ppl the function of the rotating bezel
Haha, perfect.
I used to have the original vintage SK, cool watch but it was a pain to wind it by shaking - couldn’t wind it with a crown. Btw, this watch has a cult status in Vietnam 🇻🇳
Get some cult status, then!
Just received this watch so disappointed its so cheaply made and worse no matter how much i wind the watch it keeps on stopping
Like the case design and dial colors.
Thank you!
The bracelet kills me...want to love this watch!
Yup, I know.
Wow. That blue chapter ring looks GREAT!
Thanks!
Very original and beautiful. Wish it was sapphire though
Rado green horse reissue is pretty cool as well
These would look great in green.
Nice video again
Not doing the blue is just as much a shocker as me saying,, that maroon one is gorgeous.
Interesting caseshape as well.
LOL!
Thanks,Marc. Love the gold dial. Best regards.
Thank you, Adrian
Love the looks... reminds me of holidays, with my parents, in the 70’s, for some reason... but no cash available to heal my “full of want” situation
Btw, if you don’t know what to do with that gold one, I would be happy to give it a home
LOL. I know the feeling.
Love the maroon dial and the internal bezel. Dislike the 42mm case size and the cheap folded links. For the money surely they can give us a better bracelet, and if it's a vintage inspired, then give us a vintage size. 38mm would've made this watch a lot more desirable.
Thanks!
I like that center gold version. It has the whole tiger eye stone ascetic.
Good grab
Beautiful dial!
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I like the watch, although it's too bad that there isn't any black dial version.
50M, you would be taking a risk washing the dishes. What was the orginal Super King's depth rating?
Not sure. But 50M is still deep.
I got mine in in blue. Really love the watch and the retro look. The bracelet feels flimsy but it’s not bad. I think my bigger issue with the bracelet is the fact that it’s going to pull all my arm hair out lol. Otherwise it’s a great watch.
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@@sk6303 pozdrav! Kupio na Amazon.
Just received this watch so disappointed its so cheaply made and worse no matter how much i wind the watch it keeps on stopping
Seems like more of a fashion watch than something really useful. Disappointing WR, but decent movement. Thanks for bringing this to your viewers.
Thanks for checking it out.
I need this watch in my life
Visually attractive watches but, that's about it. Orient could have done better with the bracelet and crystal while still keeping it "Retro".
I was more impressed with your Seiko wrist shot.
Best of all, loved your jab at the Above the bone/Below the bone of the so-called watch placement etiquette police. 😄😅😂🤣
It's amazes me the complaints as I always wear my watch lose were I rides a low as possible.
My wrist is 8 inches at its thinnest part right next to the hand so I am always looking for watches that are not to wide as to mess with wrist flexibility while also not looking to small on a big wrist next to an XL hand.
Blue chapter ring - looks really nice! But I think I'll pass on these Orients - just not my style. Still, thanks for the detailed information! Thanks, Marc!
Thanks for watching
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Did they call it a diver? 🤔🤔🤔 Well,.we will wait for the Island Watch. Thanx Marc. 👍
OK!
Freakin cool looking watches, I am really into the retro design - especially the 70's design, so much fun.... however not being able to read it in dark places makes it kinda useless to me:S I do not understand why watch manufacturers - except Timex or maybe Casio - do not bother themselves improving the low light visibility of their watches, why not developing the electroluminescence technology further. I hate when a watch - or anything else - loses its functionality under certain circumstances/conditions.
I feel like they could have done better with the lume too.
Honestly, the only thing that's keeping me from getting one is the folded link bracelet and 18mm lugs. If i find a good fitting bracelet ill get the gold dial real fast.
18mm, the sky is the limit!
Orient should also re-issue their "date and day" and "date only" dress watches with the new movement. Change it a little so that they won't get into some trouble. With upgraded "multi-link" bracelet (wink, wink) as well.
Thank you.
The blue chapter ring looks great. The violet-dial version of the Orient SK is really striking but the chintzy bracelet is a disappointing deal-killer. Maybe if Strapcode comes out with a suitable replacement . . .
Thanks Robert
The maroon one is very nice, nice price as well.
Thank you
An attractive offering from Orient.
Your Seiko looks Awesome!👍 The Orients look nice but, I think they could have made them a bit better.
Thanks for sharing though👍🍻
Thanks for watching
Bought one yesterday here in india...amazing watch..only thing that sucks bout this watch is its bracelet..otherwise a steller by orient
Just received this watch so disappointed its so cheaply made and worse no matter how much i wind the watch it keeps on stopping
I love my Super King.
Very cool.
Thanks for commenting!
For some strange reason I can size a Seiko folded link bracelet no problem but the Orient ones I struggle with, on the Seiko I can get the little keeper links out but on an Orient they just won't budge. I actually like that watch but I'm not keen on the tapered in 18mm bracelet which leaves you stuck with it rather than the option to swap it for leather.
I dislike sizing any of them; always draw a little blood :)
That's a VERY cool mod on your Seiko Mark. Really pops.
Yeah, thanks!
Que belleza
Thank you
Looks like a decent urban explorer watch
I always try and keep an open mind; at that price point I feel it should have at least a 200 meter rating with screw in crown if they went to the trouble with the bezel thingies...nice looking watches though. I think a Seiko is a better value in this case unless you really dig the style. Just my 2 cents..lol
Thank you anyway
if they had sapphire crystal i would get it in an instant
Yeah, and no screw down crown. Good looks, but way better choices out there for the money.
@@joe19912 Tell me what better choices for the money have, but it needed to be not chinese, big brand, to have in-house movement and original design, im waiting for it. For 214$.
It looked like an orient 3 star for a moment there
Yeah, you're right
Def a cool piece can't wait to get my Timex Q reissue soon :)
Hope you don't pay the stupid prices for those pieces? I remember back in the day when it was released to the public. It was in the display case at J. J. Newberry Co store in Hollywood, CA. That watch sat their for months because it was overpriced and the design looked dated.
Dave Nolan nope paid retail for it from Mark
Thanks!
Wish Seiko do the same with their KQ, LQ. That double crystal logo is really something. Modern representation of vintage style.
Looks great Marc, I have a few watches with solid bracelets but there's just something about pressed metal ones lol fantastic review as always 👍⌚🤗
I dig the lightness; sometimes its just needed.
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Welcome back!
Thank you!
Thank you for the great review!
Thanks for watching!
Love that blue chapter ring
Thanks!
Great vid. Visually attractive and interesting watches. They're obviously trying to stay true to the originals BUT I think they're way over-priced for the quality on offer. Hate those cheap bracelets.
oof. id want to see that with an engineer bracelet. that would look pretty.
$245 and you don't even get a real bracelet. come on.
$245.00 I don't know what wasabi they are smoking? But Parnis has sapphire for less than half of this price.
LOL
My dad has the original version and the crystal is severely scratched, how would I go about getting it replaced or just general maintenance
Bring it to a watchmaker.
cool watch. love the retro style, and it's not often I see something with a maroon dial that actually appeals to me. anyone have a recommendation for a nicer bracelet that would fit well?
Love the looks, but the mineral crystal and weak lume are big negatives for me.
I hear you
For the SKX's, do you *have* to remove the crystal to swap the chapter ring? Or can you do it from the back of the case?
Crystal; for the 013, movement side.
Good opportuniny to swap out the Hardlex for sapphire while you are at it.
@@islandwatch Great! I was planning for the 013, and was nervous about having to remove and re-set the crystal just to swap the ring.
@@rodpanhard I'm on the fence about that, I've had pretty good experiences with hardlex so far
Cool vintage watch was worn in apocalypse now movie
Seiko owns Orient, so that explains why the watch only has a mineral crystal and a measly 50 meter w/r rating. How does my Orient Mako USA manage to have a 200 meter w/r rating and a sapphire crystal for much less $?
They actually are both owned by the same holding company (Seiko Group) and operate completely independent to each other.
Totally different designs.
@@islandwatch it's a very attractive design but a 50 meter w/r rating is just too retro!
Damn! Love those
Thanks
You mentioned you just got certified you may want to read up on how to use that bezel because you explained it incorrectly? Before you dive you determine your maximum bottom time and set the bezel for that time that’s why it’s important for the bezel to only rotate in one direction so if it gets bumped you only loose bottom time not gain.
Are you thinking of a saphire uograde of this
Not yet.
Good video, very informative; I am actually getting into automatic watches and I put one of these on my Wish List. When I see this video I get the impression of, even when it is rounded , there are some lines that bring the hexagon shape impression, which made me think of an old war tank. No disrespect, just my impression.. I will continue searching your website since I like your channel..
I picked one of these up. It's a little expensive at over 200, but I'm not gonna wait for months on end for a price drop just to save 50 bucks. My only major complaint at this price point is the dogshit bracelet. I replaced it with a very solid beads of rice bracelet. Looking great and I love this watch.
Foto please.
So Sk isnt sky diving :D 😀 good to know. Thanks
Looks cool. Love the gold one best.
Thank you!
Would look good with my Seiko Blue Hole. Nice review as always Marc
Nice! Thank you
Ok, I've got the math clock on your wall but mine ticks. Did you swap out the movement and hands?
Nope. Stock.
love these. Thanks for sharing
Inner unidirectional bezel is moving by itself when i shake my wrist. Anyway to fix this myself? Its loose. I know how to take watches apart
Mine keep on stopping how i get it from stop doing that i keep on winding it and shaking it but still stopping after i few mins?
I just bought one off your site (second watch from longisland, previous is the orient defender) I am so excited for it to show up. I was very happy with my orient defender I purchased, I noticed the defender 2 are out and they look pretty sweet. Is the blue... more blue? on the new defenders?
Watch looks great, that bracelet could be nicer though, they should have changed that.
Probably keeping it original?
@@islandwatch yeah I suppose so. I wouldn't complain if keeping it original was put on hold for a slight upgrade nonetheless.
I like the Seiko you are wearing .
If I wanted one just like it , what model is it and what mods did you do to it?
David Parker it's the discontinued skx . You can buy one for 3k
Yes, look up our customized watch program, Your Watch, Your Way
Orient > low mid Swiss brands....
think about it. All the low to mid swiss brands do is repackage a non in-house/ non unique to the brand movement.
The same as what the Chinese seiko homages do. Just my thoughts 🤔
I wouldn't disagree with you.
i just bought the watch from you. how do i change the length of the bracelet?
I love that pink orient, adore it!
But I already got an Orient and am trying to diversify the collection :(
I love the look of this watch. BUT... It has diver in the name but is 50m water resist... has the same bracelet as the $60 Orient 3 stars... for $245?! I'm really disappointed you're peddling us this watch. Send them back!
Get er out! Lol.
Found out that my dad got one of those, the old model of course
Nice watches. The 5bar rating might put some people off. It shouldn't. These watches are coming from a credible manufacturer and 5 bar should be sufficient for swimming with. Which is what most 20bar watches do anyway. Glad you have your PADI Mark. Now it's time to have your Rolex Sub serviced and gaskets replaced 😁 As a Matter of interest I recently had 2 divers on my bench, both with 30bar water resistant. They both failed the standard 3bar pressure test. Both new and purporting to be of German manufacture but were of obvious Chinese manufacture. So it's really all about quality of manufacture, servicing and regularly changing gaskets and testing, rather than what a watch dial says.
Was excited about these, its a shame they skimped on them....next.
Ok!
hmm mm maybe the long island will be compatible with some skx parts......................if so please by 3'oclock crown please be a 3'oclock crown
Thank you. Will consider that.
I usually really like what Orient does... but this one STILL confuses me; they re-issue a dive watch, but with 50m of wr.
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These are REALLY nice, i mean, it REALLY feels and looks different than most modern looks. I love the dimensions of this watch, I just find it sad that a "diver" watch loses what makes it a diver. (I will swim with a watch on, but not with 50m only).
Looks great, but it’s a shame it’s not a true dive watch. 50 meters water resistance is pathetic 😫
True.
Lol people getting mad because of the 50m WR and the mineral crystal.
I'm guessing that these are intended for asian markets - though with a few tweaks they could do an 80's version that would probably play better in the west.
Love it! 240 usd is OK but £240pounds is a bit too much
Got it
Hi Marc, do you know if these are a limited run production?
I'm not sure at this point.
Hey there, i manage to get my hands on a vintage one , and i m planning on changing the crystal, but i can t get the exact diameter for it. Could you please tell me? I d be very grateful.
Hello Marc,
I’ve been eyeing several watches on your sight, and I noticed the srpd23 has shot up to retail price...should I be concerned with supply? I was hoping to buy one with a sapphire crystal replacement soon, but the retail price is too high...any news would be appreciated. I want to buy it from you because I trust your services, but the prices are worrying me.
Edit: I already purchased a strapcode bracelet from you to prep for this purchase so yeah 😅
All part of Seiko pricing unfortunately
Long Island Watch fair enough
“T minus how long” before we get to see the “island watch” ?
Few weeks I hope.
Nice looking with a cool dial, but a 50m "diver" with crap lume, folded links, pressed clasp, and mineral glass for $245? Hard pass on this one.
Understood
better than the Seiko vintage rehashes.
The recraft? Yeah, I'd say this hits better.
@@islandwatch Size-wise at least! The Seiko ones were huge and not even lumed! Sold mine. These are a little more pricey though.
Too bad it only has a 50m rating.
Looks really great though. I'm liking this trend of brands reissuing retro styles.
Seems to be the latest craze.