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For those of you who've had both the skx and the newer srp. If you had to pick one which would it be? Trying to decide if I want another 007 or go for for the 777. 007 on jubilee is hard to beat, also kind of hard to find at the moment.
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Well at least you snobby bastards will like my 007 and an NAFT when I get them back from Duarte
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Had both, SKX is gone in favor of the SRP. In fact, the 777 might just push my 6309 out the door too.smalls wrote:For those of you who've had both the skx and the newer srp. If you had to pick one which would it be? Trying to decide if I want another 007 or go for for the 777. 007 on jubilee is hard to beat, also kind of hard to find at the moment.
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smalls wrote:For those of you who've had both the skx and the newer srp. If you had to pick one which would it be? Trying to decide if I want another 007 or go for for the 777. 007 on jubilee is hard to beat, also kind of hard to find at the moment.
Without owning the SRP yet- being shipped- I don't see how it's much of choice. I guess it comes down to spending $180 or $340.
For me I'd much rather have a cushion case and hack/hand wind movement.
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SRP hands down, even considering the minimal extra cost. I love the SKX and always will, but the SRP really is a worthwhile step up IMO. As Ben said the movement and case is far superior for only a little more money.smalls wrote:For those of you who've had both the skx and the newer srp. If you had to pick one which would it be? Trying to decide if I want another 007 or go for for the 777. 007 on jubilee is hard to beat, also kind of hard to find at the moment.
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Here the orange chapter ring mod. It looks fun.
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Good to know. looks like I'll need to go hunting for a triple 7.
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The SRP jams, but too big for my wrist. I picked up another SKX this weekend.smalls wrote:For those of you who've had both the skx and the newer srp. If you had to pick one which would it be? Trying to decide if I want another 007 or go for for the 777. 007 on jubilee is hard to beat, also kind of hard to find at the moment.
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No contest between SRP and SKX. If I had a financial crisis I could very happily sell everything and live with the SRP as my only watch. I never felt that way about the SKX. I think j owned mine for a month before I got bored with it.
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I agree with you 100% Todd. The SKX007 is a fantastic bargain and with a super Jubilee it's "the bomb'!!! I've owned 3 or 4 of 'em and got more of the "is that a Rolex?" comments with it than with any other watch. For me they just seem to run a little small for my 8" wrists...
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This has turned into a great thread with a lot of excellent information and input.
I have a SRP775 coming this week which will also go to Duarte for a domed sapphire and black day/date wheel. I will probably leave it on the bracelet to start and then try it on a Hirsch Pure or alike. I thought my modded 007 would be my beater but I must say, it's so nice looking I'm feeling like I want to protect it instead of beat on it!
Might use the Orient as the beater. Nice problem to have I suppose!
I have a SRP775 coming this week which will also go to Duarte for a domed sapphire and black day/date wheel. I will probably leave it on the bracelet to start and then try it on a Hirsch Pure or alike. I thought my modded 007 would be my beater but I must say, it's so nice looking I'm feeling like I want to protect it instead of beat on it!
Might use the Orient as the beater. Nice problem to have I suppose!
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Having owned a SKX173 for 18 years I really love that case for my wrist. Also have several other SKX's I'm fond of. Recently got the SRP775 and like it a lot. Tough choice for me. As far as movements go, hacking and winding is a little overrated in my book. Maybe I'm just used to them, but I find it easier to set the SKX's to the second, shake and go. They have also been more accurate than both the 4R36 and 6R15 movements I have.
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Okay here is a "shill" but besides a BC flat vent strap I think my ToxicRUBBERS work the best on the SKX. The Iso seems to thick for it.
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The NY0040 is a great alternative to the SKX
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Japanese divers sure love their phallic hand setsCesarG wrote:The NY0040 is a great alternative to the SKX
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Does it have 20mm lugs?CesarG wrote:The NY0040 is a great alternative to the SKX
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That Citizen ain't a bad looker, why can't they make a decent looking Eco-drive though!
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Yes.BBK357 wrote:
Does it have 20mm lugs?
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they do BN0151-09LMonkeyfudger wrote:That Citizen ain't a bad looker, why can't they make a decent looking Eco-drive though!
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Just googled, not seen that one before. Is that the same case as the one above? It looks much more bulbous in the pics I've just googled?toxicavenger wrote:they do BN0151-09LMonkeyfudger wrote:That Citizen ain't a bad looker, why can't they make a decent looking Eco-drive though!
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Same case with improvements. http://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/f ... it=citizenMonkeyfudger wrote:Just googled, not seen that one before. Is that the same case as the one above? It looks much more bulbous in the pics I've just googled?toxicavenger wrote:they do BN0151-09LMonkeyfudger wrote:That Citizen ain't a bad looker, why can't they make a decent looking Eco-drive though!
Great lume, super light and cheap.
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I like cheap, looks thinner than the SKX too?
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Lighter and it seemed to fit flatter on the wrist.Monkeyfudger wrote: I like cheap, looks thinner than the SKX too?
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