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Seiko Core Diver SKX Automatic Watch

RayF

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Jan 26, 2019

Not so fast! Quick note for those interested in an SKX with the metal Jubilee bracelet (rather than the black rubber/plastic straps). At the risk of stating the obvious (to some), be aware the watch shown here with the Jubilee bracelet is an SKX013K2 , which is definitely not the same thing an SKX007 with a Jubilee bracelet. The SKX013K2 is a smaller watch (case size 38mm vs 42mm), than the SKX007. Good video comparison of both models here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=wl6bSVTljnA Seems to me, offering both watches without making all the differences clear is at best, sloppy work, MD! Certainly some people prefer a smaller watch and chose the SKX013K2 specifically for that reason--nothing wrong with that, if that's what you're after and aren't being mislead. As to price, I purchased the SKX007K2 (Jubilee bracelet) a few weeks ago for $219 with free shipping at JomaShop and I see it today on Long Island Watch for $217. After wearing it for a while I can make the following observations: first, I dig the Jubilee bracelet, it's very flexible and light on the wrist, by comparison to say the heavy H-link bracelet on the Monster series. Lum is great, time keeping is great just as all the reviews say. The dial, in person, is a little dull--it's just flat black with printed indices (if it appears shinny in photos, it's the crystal that's providing the reflection). Ascetically-speaking, I've decided the busy markings on the bezel (and chapter ring) seem to clash with the minimalist printed indices. Of course, if you're actually using the watch as intended, each of those are important features and are there for a reason. My reason, and evidently a lot of others who've purchased this watch, is the platform it provides for modification. You can make this watch damn near anything you want it want to be with the mind-numbing array of interchangeable parts available for it online. If you haven't already, Google "SKX Mods" to see what folks are doing with with theirs. Lotta cool stuff going on!

Jan 26, 2019

Jan 26, 2019

Erik1A significant improvement over the original version--really nice work! New bezel, chapter ring, double dome crystal, new (very cool) bracelet, new dial too?

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