Skx013 and Skx015?

Decrin · Sep 28, 2019

Hi everyone,
My watch journey started last year, so I'm still fairly new in the community.
I purchased my skx013 brand new last month, and I'm thinking of getting an old skx015 as a kind of pair. There's one reputable seller on eBay as far as I have searched, restoredwatches, who has a few on auction.
Would it be a good idea to get 2 watches that are so similar? Also, how long should I wait before pulling the trigger on the skx015, now that SKX's are a thing of the past?

Thank you for reading!

Decrin · Sep 28, 2019

For anyone wondering, here's the listing:
https://m.ebay.nl/itm/01-SEIKO-7S26...PSI-DAY-DATE-DIVE-1n0400-WATCH-1/312780525228

time flies · Sep 28, 2019

I suspect quite a few forum members have multiples of any number of brands. For you, one on a bracelet and one on rubber or a nato might be a good start for what will, very likely, become an addiction. There are all kind of cool bracelets, natos and straps of all sorts available.
My self, I have two skx173's configured as above as well a few other similar Sekos, not to mention the Speedmasters.
If your not taking food out of the mouth of babies or defaulting on the mortgage go for it. Can't comment on the seller.

Have fun
kfw

Decrin · Sep 28, 2019

time flies
I suspect quite a few forum members have multiples of any number of brands. For you, one on a bracelet and one on rubber or a nato might be a good start for what will, very likely, become an addiction. There are all kind of cool bracelets, natos and straps of all sorts available.
My self, I have two skx173's configured as above as well a few other similar Sekos, not to mention the Speedmasters.
If your not taking food out of the mouth of babies or defaulting on the mortgage go for it. Can't comment on the seller.

Have fun
kfw

Thanks for the advice! I'll be sure to differentiate the watches enough, so they don't compete too much. Awesome collection by the way

pIoNeErOfThEnILe · Sep 29, 2019

if you're new to the hobby why would u initially buy the same watch with a different bezel inlay?

seiko has so many different choices if you love the brand. live a little.

Foo2rama · Sep 30, 2019

I just purchased an 007 k2 to go with my 009.
Beware the k’s and J’s are rapidly disappearing and p’s are starting to hit the market. These are Chinese made ones, that normally don’t leave China.

I should pick up a 013. Never seen the Pepsi mid size before.

Decrin · Sep 30, 2019

pIoNeErOfThEnILe
if you're new to the hobby why would u initially buy the same watch with a different bezel inlay?

seiko has so many different choices if you love the brand. live a little.

It's a kind of logical way to try out vintage, without taking too much of a gamble. Plus, I've tried on a lot of the Seiko divers, and this is the only one that I tried that fit me comfortably.

Decrin · Sep 30, 2019

Foo2rama
I just purchased an 007 k2 to go with my 009.
Beware the k’s and J’s are rapidly disappearing and p’s are starting to hit the market. These are Chinese made ones, that normally don’t leave China.

I should pick up a 013. Never seen the Pepsi mid size before.

I'll definitely look out for those! I'm now thinking of getting the entire collection: skx013, skx015 and the skx017, the orange dial.

Lotus_Eater8815 · Oct 24, 2019

Did the SKX015 ever officially exist? Although the model is listed in watch sleuth, I think it’s strange that I haven’t seen any mentioned/reviewed by any publication that officially reviewed an SKX013. Surely if they mention the 13, they would have mentioned the 15 since it would be more collectible given its rarity?

I’ve seen SKX015’s for sale every now and then but they seem to be SKX013’s fitted with a 4205 insert. The size of the lume pip gives it away.

The only midsized pepsi I sport is a Seiko 5 skin diver. Unlike the SKX015, it is not listed on watch sleuth, but it actually exists in the metal.

mikekchc · Nov 1, 2019

I mean, personally, i would probably venture away and try something new that is less similar to what you already own - but if you love it, then go for it!

Skx013 and Skx015?

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