Seiko SKX007K vs SKX007J (and the SKX009K vs J) What is the difference? Watch and Learn #29
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2017
- In today's episode of Watch and Learn, we will explore the SKX007, the iconic Seiko diver. This watch is produced in two variants; the "K" version and the "J" version. We will discuss and show you the differences of these two watches, which appear to be identical from 2 feet away. We will do the same for the SKX009 (same watch, but with a Pepsi bezel).
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i work for a japenese company and oh boy, their dedication to the company is something to be admired.
Hi Marc!! In 2005 I bought my first Seiko skx007K and in February of this year I bought a Seiko009J and I am so happy I did it !! I do not get tired of looking at those watches!!!
Thanks Marc. I prefer whichever model has a bezel that lines up perfectly.
That's a good attitude, but I don't think it matters as both exhibit issues.
It was a pleasure to see this video again , I bought my 007J as well as the beautiful jubilee bracelet from you around 5yrs ago (I’m wearing it today!) , this is the watch that sent me down the rabbit hole of watch collecting and now it sits proudly among other Seikos , Omegas , GShocks , Marathons , etc. and I’m still as fond of it as the day I received it , I will never part with it as it is a starting milestone in my beloved watch collection ! I really appreciate the knowledge and thoughts you put out there ! Thanx Marc !!
While you are totally right I still bought an SKX007J. The Made In Japan on the dial's bottom is so iconic in my modest opinion. Thank you for such an informative video on the World's most iconic piece.
I purchased the 009 "K" version from Long Island Watch about a month ago. It keeps excellent time running + 2-3 seconds a day. So I wouldn't be too concerned about not getting the "J" version.
As a side note, Marc has an excellent reputation on numerous watch forums, as he stands behind what he sells.
Thanks so much!
Mark, wanted to put a general statement out there. You’re such a great guy and I really enjoy and look forward to your videos. Your love for watches really shows. Cheers!
Thanks for explaining what the numbers on the bottom were. Now I know how to read the manufacturing date.
Thanks Mark, nothing that I wasn’t really aware of but you put it so clearly and succinctly! Sold a 007k1 a few years ago, regretted it ever since and have just bought a replacement. Probably more excited about getting a watch than I’ve been for a few years now.
Great video. I never knew the real difference. I always assumed the J model had a better movement. Live and learn, thanks.
No matter where it's made and assembled, it all comes down to quality control. Great video.
That is very true.
I just bought my 007k2 from your store on friday, i think the other guy there needs to watch this videos. He told me all seikos are from japan
Well I guess there is - some - truth to that.
Marc just ordered my Seiko PADI 007 from your company today. Thanks for your video's.
Buying this soon from you guys! Got my first seiko (vintage 6309-7040) and sent it out to have modded with a satin black cerakote finish, and found a nato strap i like and threw it on. Now I've gotten the automatic seiko bug. All this thing needs is a nicer strap and bam!
I came here for the seiko but commented because of the Williams syndrome shirt. I don not have a family member with WS, just a researcher who studies this and other similar disorders. Thank you for raising awareness.
very interesting thank you for taking the time to explain and try and share your knowledge and experience, it is very much appreciated by me and hopefully many others.👍
Thanks!
I have a 007J I bought from Yorkshire Watches in the U.K. The quality of the case polishing for a watch of this price is fantastic.
Nice grab!
Keep up the good work! always honest and objective reviews ... well done!
Thanks Bert!
Great video! I've got both the 009 and 007 J models and never knew about the date being on the serial numbers
My Seiko Dive watch, exactly like the red/blue bezel came with a stainless steel link band. One of the best watches I have.
Good video Mark, thanks for the comparison!
Thanks for watching!
I like the J model over the K model. Years ago, before I knew the difference, I bought Seiko watches exclusively because I believed they were manufactured in Japan. Even though their is little discernible difference, we know that K models are not manufactured or assembled in Japan, whatsoever. If I had wanted a Malaysian or Hong Kong manufactured watch, that would have been another story. I also like Orient watches a lot too, and have for years. The Japan stamp on Orient watches is a plus for me, and others too...
bought the skx007k yesterday, looking forward to it
Thank you for your business.
I have the skx oo7k i got the watch around 3 years ago and I love it !
Excellent comparison, thank you.
I wonder if watch collectors in Japan go nuts over the K version
LOL, I wonder!
Probably .
FightinFlounder I would LOL. But I got the skx013 which doesn’t even have a j version thanks to my tiny wrists
asdfkie can i ask you, what size of your wrist?
People in Japan like the French and Spanish daydate^^ - its' exotic for us!
Thanks for this video I was looking at these watches a couple weeks ago and was driving myself nuts wondering what is different I thought maybe the k had only 17 jewels and thus the lower price but now I know the truth.
Love all your videos, Marc! Very informative. Thanks so much and keep 'em coming!
Will do, thank you.
Very well stated and professionally done!
Very informative video. What about a 007P9? As I understand it, it’s Malaysian made however not sure what the “9” designation stands for. Any ideas?
Hi there, great video. I'm just getting into watches and have just ordered myself a SKX007j as I was specifically going after a Japanese one. From my research I believe they are no longer in production so I was really glad to see the place I had ordered it from only had 2 in stock. My question is, the day wheel comes in English and Arabic, do all the j watches have this configuration? Ideally to keep it Japanese I would prefer it to be in English and Japanese, I'm finding it hard to find a concrete answer, I read somewhere the J models all have English/Arabic combinations only but am not sure if it's true and if it is, is it possible to swap the part out?
Great info. Thank you. So do Seiko charge their dealers the same for J and K and then the channel tweak the price based on the delta the consumer is willing to pay for J?
I would like to ask a question. Is the J model still coming out with new ones. Skx009J
Great video! Very informative!
@13:00 Since they were apparently set the same, which one was closer to the real time?
love this channel, so informative.
Thanks for watching.
Very informative. Great job.
Wow, I learned a lot! Thanks you!!
Another great video Mark.
Nice addition to the video series, Mark.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video.. Definitely a HOT topic with the SKX. I personally have a 007K and a 009J.. and love them both. Exactly the same watch besides the few things you mentioned
Thanks for validating!
Let me ask you a question I like the one without the jewels and the one with the jewels is there a huge difference if it didn't have the jewels would it still be pretty nice
always enjoyable mate, always.
Thanks for watching.
Your the man!! You do the best vids. I love my skx orange boy. Japan made!! Lol. Second watch i bought from you and everything is great. You have a customer for life !!! Take care Marc!!
you do a great job on the videos. thank you
Thank you.
Thanks for the video. Informative as always. Could not help but notice your shirt logo, "Williams Syndrome." My nephew, who is now 20, has Williams Syndrome. Not well known disorder.
Not well known at all, trying to raise awareness however I can, for my nephew.
Rich West ?".8. ,
Will the rubber bands on these fit the Seiko 5 auto dive watches ? Maybe I could go that route.
what about the bezel rotation and the crown movement, it's screwing and response? Are they the same?
WOW, all i knew was i wanted a SKX007J,as was my previous Seiko,i've worn the Seiko diver's watch for decades,not sure what has changed over the years, awesome information video,but i still don't have a watch yet
I appreciate the shirt my sister has williams syndrome. Great information on the Seiko too.
Thanks for this video. Do you think they are too big for a 6.75 inch wrist? Or would they be OK? Thanks
You have to admit , Seiko designed two of the most spot on watches , with style and colour , simple but desirable .
all of your videos are great. i was reluctant to subscribe as I thought you were just trying to pedal watches....however you can tell you are a real watch enthusiast who happens to sell watches. thanks for another great video.
Thanks for the sub.
As TGV have mentioned in his comparison video, the J version have a slightly darker/ navy blue bezel while the K version have more of a royal blue/ lighter shade of blue. I was able to easily distinguish the two even with your thumb covering those "more clear" giveaway signs. :)
I could distinguish the difference as well before mark moved his thumb. The metal on the K version is slightly more shiney.
12:40 finally someone who understands the main point of statistics.
Mark is a smart businessman, no doubt.
Thank you for the video. Great pieces for the money!
Thank you!
Informative video 👍🏻
Thank you for the informative video! I know you say it isn't advertised on the website, but is it possible to request a particular 2nd language when ordering an SKX (or at least specify a preference)?
No, because our stock varies all the time.
Great shirt marc! You never fail to score points in how amazing I think you are!
Thanks so much Vanessa!
I got myself my very first Seiko today. This shall be my first somewhat expensive timepiece. It took me awhile to settle for the J. I hope I made the right purchase. Thank you for the informative video :)
Great, thank you!
great video, made help choosing. thanks.
Thanks.
For the price, this is a really good nice looking time piece. For some reason I really like the rubber bracelet rather than the metal.
great as always, keep it up
Thanks for watching.
Great video Marc! I order one today :)
Thank you.
Oh sorry; just saw your response to others about the two watch thing. Cool. Anyway, thanks again for dropping some knowledge on us!
Thank you!
my SKX K2 serial # begins 71. so 2017 January? not a letter, a 1. NEVER MIND, you answered my ? when you talked about the 009 version. great video. i love my SKX. it really is my fav watch to wear.
you got it!
You are a Seiko king. I love your videos!!!!
I have a Seiko SKA389. What capacitor do I need to buy for this? It dies quickly.....Or do you do watch repair? BTW, love watching your videos.
I have just bought a skx13 love it . But what's the difference with the skx7 and skx9 ?
Excellent video, great little tutorial.
I've always tended to go for the 'J ' thinking that it was superior.
OK, so it's nice to have one made in the country of origin, but no longer a deal breaker in my eyes any longer.
Keep up your ever great videos,
Jas.
Definitely a deal breaker, insist on a (J) version and the watch will increase in value.
I've had two "J" Seikos-- an SKX and an SNZG15 (military style). The rotor movement sounded less "scratchy" than one of my Ks, but of the four SKXs I've owned, only the J had a crooked chapter ring. If you're going to do a dial mod, just get a K.
Very good and interesting thank you.
so, the 2006 versions didn't use a 7S26C version of movement?
Hi can you make a video of the mid size seiko titanium solar??? Thanks TOR
Hi,
When i purchased my SEIKO SKX009K2 version from Japan at 2001, they were marketing in 2 types: First model with the silikon rubber bracelet, written "21 jewels" on the dial and second with the jubilee stainless bracelet, nothing (21 jewels) on the dial. First model was naming SKX007(or 9)K1(similar J model like you said), second SKX009K2. My watch serial number is 411984 and i dont still understand when or where it was produced!?
So if one happens to get the backs off the K and the J mixed up, it doesn't matter?
Great video! Does it mean that Arabic dates are Japan made for Seiko?
Tried to look you guys up on line. Do you have any of the k’s for sale?
Thank you very much that was very useful for me
Glad you found it useful.
Another informative video. I'd heard that the only difference other than the lettering, is that the supervisors of the ones with made in Japan on them were Japanese and they indeed could be made in different countries. I have an SKX 007K1 and all the indices and bezel line up, it's beautifully made and I like the less fussy dial. I have a SNZ15J1 and although also beautifully made, I wouldn't say it was any better than my SKX007K1.
I feel the same way; I believe the are all made more or less the same.
Excellent video
Great video! I am French. How do I find a J (Japon) F (French) ?
I would prefer a J model and with French second langage.
How much cost the jubile bracelet if I get the J with rubber bracelet ?
How much cost a black Bezel if I want to change the Pepsi for a black Bezel? Because the skx009 has a dark blue dial right ? At least less black as the 007?
Thanks
Did you notice a difference between the bezel action and the polishing? I heard those mentioned on another difference beteween the watches, in addition to the bezel color, which you already addressed.
I honestly did not notice a difference.
very helpful thanks
Thanks sir for this comparison ..I downloaded your video for future reference...I'm quite hesitant before what sk007 do I need to purchase in relation to that k and J letters ...provided that the J version has a "made in Japan" labrl I am thinking that the K version is an imitation..but upon watching your video I found out that K models are just the same in terms of functionalities..it's just the.labels that makes sense...But I just want to confirm from what country these skx007j and skx007k are made? Cheers
The J is Japan Made. The K basically means "anywhere else".
Hi, just wondering abt the bezel action which was missed in the review. I had a 007J version and a 009K model and there were marked differences. the J had a more clickly firm bezel action while the 009 was more like a bank vault. Would you be able to confirm that? Thanks!
I turned both bezels in the video, and found them similar feeling.
thanks! i guess the difference is probably due to difference in time of production
Hi! What about original bracelet codes? 44G1ZZ vs 44G1JZ. Are there any differences between the two? Thank you in advance.
On the SKX009 shown the language is not Spanish, since afaik Wednesday would be "MIErcoles". It's either in Italian (MERcoledi) or French (MERcredi).
It's French; my error.
Good video, I thought my 007K version was inferior until now
Thanks Marc, can you help me to buy skx007j please or both buy online?
Intresting, I could immediately spot the SKX009J every time because the red seems to go deeper on the J's, and the K's seems to go brighter. One of the reasons I bought a J. But holding them side by side the colors looked almost exactly the same and I really couldn't see much of a difference.
Another Great video. Seems like every forum has a raging debate about this very thing. I've seen it said, that none of these are made completely in Japan. Like you said, what does it matter, it's a Seiko, so it's got to meet their criteria no matter where it's assembled. Add to the fact that we are talking for the most part a 200.00 time piece.. Thanks again Mark... Great Review....
Thank you.
I'm into audio electronics and Made in Japan is almost always preferred over made anywhere else. Is it the same with watches I wonder?
The chapter ring for the made in Japan is not aligned properly.
Yes, I have the same problem. I think it's more common with the J version than the K
Great review mark, one question, do both J and K versions have 21 jewels in the movements? Regards
Yes, exactly the same movement.
Do we get to choose the language we prefer or the watch displays both languages consequtively? I guess this is a stupid question but oh well!
Just bought one where the “Divers 200m” is color white, and no “21 jewels” underneath it. It’s the same size as the skx007. Any info on that?
Hi Mark the knowledge volt thanks you ,l always watch the watches you show ⌚⌚⌚⌚on target again.🎯
Thank you!
It looks like the J has lume 'spots' that are smaller and more cleanly applied than the K? I think that one is secondary French rather than Spanish. It also looks that the the hands on the J are mounted with a darker centre than on the K? Any opinions?
Hi Mark. I know I'm late to the game but are the skx007js still available? I went to your site and I see they are out of stock but will you get more in the near future? Looking for the Japanese version with Spanish as second language. Thanks
I have new j version if u want i can sell it for u