What was going on with Seiko and Orient in 1979/1980? I’d like to get my younger brother a mechanical watch like the OP shows but a birth year one seems more fun. Plus I need something in my hunt list in Tokyo next month!
Another great thing about Seiko Is you can use model number and case reference (both external) and look up month and year of manufacture. There’s a few calculators to do this online.
Hi all,
Finally received my Seiko SKX009 diver. I'm really scratching my head over this one. I paid USD $ 199.99, brand new, warranty, in box and delivered to my door, for a mechanical watch,as accurate as any luxury mechanical, excellent fit and finish, screw down crown, super lume, 200 m certified dive watch on bracelet. I must be dreaming?
I knew all about them through members and all, but having one in the flesh makes me think that Seiko knows something other manufacturers don't. I don't want to cause a stir or a debate here, but Rolex commands $ 10k for a Submariner. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of Rolex (ok, the older ones..) and proudly own a couple that I love dearly.
This Seiko, and I suppose the others in this line, are more than an excellent value, they are an absolute steal. My cherished Sub and GMT-Master now have company with this exceptional timepiece. I am as impressed as I am happy!
Cheers,
I suspect for this reference all you are really paying for is the case and band. The 7S26 movement is a direct descendant of the 7005/7006/7009 movement series that has been around since 1970. I know because I own two vintage Seikos from 1970 and 1972 that have that movement.
So near zero engineering costs, near zero depreciation on the equipment used to manufacture the movement and all that's left is the raw cost of the parts. That said, it is a spectacularly good deal for <$200 brand new. Enjoy wearing it!
Wow - I love it! Something like this would be perfect for my brother's 40th! May I ask what model? And to be particularly vulgar, what did something like this cost?
There are 2 things about the SKX that belie the price point. The bezel finish on the knurling doesn’t quite match the watch and the non applied dial. Too fix those issues you spend at least 2x for the next model up.
Those minor issues aside, mine is my go to watch. I love the short lug to lug on it as it wears smaller then any other 42 mm Diver.
Also the chapter ring mis-alignment is a major eye sore for some owners...
There are 2 things about the SKX that belie the price point. The bezel finish on the knurling doesn’t quite match the watch and the non applied dial. Too fix those issues you spend at least 2x for the next model up.
