Good review! It is superior to SKX in terms of crystal, WR, price and movement. Speaking of movement, the new Seiko 5 Sports started to use the 4R36 on their new line. But the price is still too high (somewhere around $300) and yet offers "only" 100M WR and no sapphire crystal. Here "Deep Blue" is a clear winner. As a matter of fact I used to own Deep Blue Master 1000, 44mm. Great watch! It was giving me +2 sec/day, which you'll admit is amazing for NH 35. Unfortunately, I had to sell it since it didn't get much rotation in my collection. Best regards!
I have one and I find the lume quite good. I understand from other reviews that the bracelet doesn’t line up exactly with the case? Otherwise a stunning watch. I have the silicone strap with stainless keeper and love it. I am thinking of getting the bracelet.
Seems like a good quality watch, definitely looks just like my skx009k2. Although it has differences including the movement, the 2 mm bigger in height and width, and the sapphire crystal. But just from a looks stand point, very similar.
I bought it from the Deep Blue website, but that was a while back - I think this model is no longer available. They have other similar stuff, but otherwise search the usual places such as ebay, Chrono24, etc. Good luck!
Its mostly the better skx. I own both. Its good in every detail except the lume. the lume is a shame. And the bezel clicks could be more smooth. But... I dont like the glass. It reflects way more.
Deep blue is the main reason I have not bought a seiko skx. Everything the SKX should be And for less money when you use the discount code. Come on seiko You can do better.
Nope. Its not a copy. Its completely different. I own both. The deep blue got a way bigger dial. The bezel clicks are.. Hm...Exactly but a bit indifferent. The movement is way way better but the lume.. The lume is a shame. On my seikos (i own a few) i can see the time when i wake up @night. With the deep blue i dont see anything. The lume is a real shame. Would they upgrade this in newer generations, it would be the better skx. And i love my skx009 andi own it for something like 25 years...
Good review! It is superior to SKX in terms of crystal, WR, price and movement. Speaking of movement, the new Seiko 5 Sports started to use the 4R36 on their new line. But the price is still too high (somewhere around $300) and yet offers "only" 100M WR and no sapphire crystal. Here "Deep Blue" is a clear winner. As a matter of fact I used to own Deep Blue Master 1000, 44mm. Great watch! It was giving me +2 sec/day, which you'll admit is amazing for NH 35. Unfortunately, I had to sell it since it didn't get much rotation in my collection. Best regards!
Thanks for your comment - nice to hear from a Deep Blue fan :-)
Love the jumbo coin edge crown.
It's a good crown. It's good everything actually.
Love this watch. #DeepBlueAllDay 💙
I have one and I find the lume quite good. I understand from other reviews that the bracelet doesn’t line up exactly with the case? Otherwise a stunning watch. I have the silicone strap with stainless keeper and love it. I am thinking of getting the bracelet.
I also have a Deep Blue Master 1000 and the lume on that is actually really good. Maybe lume isn't consistent with this brand?
Does the bracelet line up with the case?
Yes, no issues there. I'd say it's a superb bracelet, comfortable, solid, well made.
I too have one of these but find the material used for the stainless steel for this watch scratches very easily compared to skx009.
Seems like a good quality watch, definitely looks just like my skx009k2. Although it has differences including the movement, the 2 mm bigger in height and width, and the sapphire crystal. But just from a looks stand point, very similar.
baby wimpy rice All the upgrades you wish your SKX would have
Its true what Peter says. for me, it's the better skx.. But it has some kind of replica character.. It's true. But for me, it's okay.
Where do o buy this?
I bought it from the Deep Blue website, but that was a while back - I think this model is no longer available. They have other similar stuff, but otherwise search the usual places such as ebay, Chrono24, etc. Good luck!
Its mostly the better skx. I own both. Its good in every detail except the lume. the lume is a shame. And the bezel clicks could be more smooth. But... I dont like the glass. It reflects way more.
Yeah, I agree with you. If it had as good lume as the Seiko I'd have kept it but that was the deal breaker for me, personally.
I own the same watch, however mine came with a leather band.
Presumably not from new? Dive watches tend not to come on leather, although I personally like the look.
It was a deep blue band, i did buy it from a friend so its possible it came new with the extra band.
If only that watch was as big resp. small as the SKX. It's just too chunky. Otherwise I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Is not that big....I have small wrist,and fits perfect
Deep blue is the main reason I have not bought a seiko skx. Everything the SKX should be And for less money when you use the discount code. Come on seiko You can do better.
My thoughts exactly!
no lume, no sale :(
Yeah, it's a shame considering they got everything else right.
my lume is good.. hmmm
Oh is it? Does it compare favourably to a Seiko? I wonder whether some of their watches have better lume than others.
Better watch on paper but, I am afraid it's blantant copy and not the iconic seiko.
True - can't argue with that.
It's not a copy the seiko don't stand up to deep blue and nether does rolex
Nope. Its not a copy. Its completely different. I own both. The deep blue got a way bigger dial. The bezel clicks are.. Hm...Exactly but a bit indifferent. The movement is way way better but the lume.. The lume is a shame. On my seikos (i own a few) i can see the time when i wake up @night. With the deep blue i dont see anything. The lume is a real shame. Would they upgrade this in newer generations, it would be the better skx.
And i love my skx009 andi own it for something like 25 years...