I've had my SKX007 for about 5 months now and I absolutely love it. Its a daily beater that I am sure can take just about anything, Changing oil on my vehicles, working on the house, or any other tasks that I wouldn't dare wear my speedmaster to do.....
I have a slight mis-alignment with my bezel but something I am willing to live with. Cheers from my SKX to yours.
Thinking about buying the skx009 as a daily. Is the k2 or j2 the better buy? Look like the k2 as £100 cheaper for what looks like the same watch (except place of manufacture and extra dial graphic).
Really like the SKX009 how much would you say they are worth?
That will be a very interesting review indeed, especially given your skill level. Any ETA?
If you would like to send me the watch, I am willing to do an objective side by side comparison of it and a modern Omega, and post the results here. PM me and we can work out the details. I'll include real timing data, photos of the movements, pressure testing, case details - the whole works.
Oh, and I've handled and serviced many Seiko watches of varying quality, including Grand Seikos.
Well, given what I have seen of the watch from what you posted, I doubt it would match a PO based on my earlier comparison. I can't speak for the Black Bay.
This is an interesting bit of information for those who are not aware, but in reality doesn't have a lot to do with the objective quality. Timex pin-lever movements were all "in-house" as well, and although rugged no one would call them pretty or terribly accurate.
I don't know of a Grand Seiko that can be had new for $1500 - please let me know what model you are specifically referring to thanks.
Seiko technology for high beat movements is nothing different to high beat movement from other makers, like Zenith for example. The Spring Drive being a quartz watch, that is a whole other conversation, but yes it's unusual in the way it's been done.
The watch you have is a nice watch certainly, but I think saying it is the equal of watches costing many times the amount this does is a disservice to the Seiko. It stands on it's own merits and really doesn't need the sort of hyperbole that is often seen on forums.
Cheers, Al
But....It would be very interesting to have Al do a full blown, unbiased comparison. I would be willing to submit my watch for this very important and essential exercise! 👍
No worries - Faz and I are making plans already...
Hello all,
For those interested, Im sending my Seiko SBDC053 to Al for anhonest and objective dress down! If you're wondering why, I invite those interested to browse through this post.
For my taste, this is a super solid, great feeling, good looking watch that offers great value...
Stay tuned!
Cheers
Faz
