Is the SKX007 still the best bang for buck Seiko diver?

Mr_Pacman · Post by **Mr_Pacman** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:08 pm

I've owned these in the past and liked them except for the mineral crystal. I've got a hankering for a Seiko divers and don't want to spend more than $1,000 USD. I know there are lot of options in that price range. I'm looking for best bang for buck. I can get a new SKX009J from Singapore on Ebay for $275 USD including shipping.

Any other models I should be looking at before I pull the trigger? Prefer the classic retro divers looks vs the newer funky ones. I would be open to a quartz Tuna but don't like the new hands they put on them. I used to have an SBBN015 that was great.

Thanks
James

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:26 pm

Yeah, probably. The melted butter case and mediocre timekeeping kept it from being as awesome though to me as it probably is for some people. For $1K you can get some killer Seiko stuff. Look at the NAFTs, MM200s, Sumos, Samurais, and all of the new stuff coming out this summer.

Man, I miss that sweet-spot period when used MM300s were just over $1K. Why I sold mine...

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:34 pm

I would say spring to a SRP777 (Turtle or NAFT, like we call them here) or a MM200.

The Turtles are better than the SKX IMO, for basically the same price.

gr8sw · Post by **gr8sw** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:49 pm

for a couple hundred bucks they are definitely hard to beat... get my nod for best bargain divers

Steve O. · Post by **Steve O.** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:08 pm

I think so. Can't count how many 007/009's that I've bought and sold, but wouldn't mind owning another. Most Seikos I have now are vintage, but recently bought a Sumo which I love.

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:12 pm

I’d go Turdle at that price range. IMO, better hacking/winding movement, better fit and finish (relative to Seiko), plus tons of different variations at the low end.

You can find an SRP777 for under $275 these days very easily.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:19 pm

Problem with the NAFT is, and there is no getting around it, it's a big watch. I know the lug-to-lug makes it wearable on most wrists, but it's still a big watch. It wears much larger than the original 630X on which it is based. I agree that the F&F and movement upgrades make over the SKX range make it a great deal though.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:41 pm

Hard to beat Scurfa watches in the bang for the buck department.

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 5:54 pm

I like the 009 better than the 007, but both are awesome

+1 on the turdle as well. Cussion case with a jubilee is mighty comfy

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:19 pm

I think the NAFT took the SKXs spot for buck banging.
But- I would go SKX all day because they supersized the turtle case. Love both but If it came down to one....

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namor · Post by **namor** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:14 pm

The SKX used to be the title holder, but there's a new head wearing the crown.

2 seikos.jpg

About the same size, vastly superior 4R35 auto movement, still 200M WR, and date only (who needs day?). Price is close enough to make it worthy.

1954Selmer · Post by **1954Selmer** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:22 pm

I have 009 and 007 value watches, because the damn dimensions just works for me. The SRP777 is killer value, but no fitty my wrist.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:33 pm

namor wrote:The SKX used to be the title holder, but there's a new head wearing the crown.
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About the same size, vastly superior 4R35 auto movement, still 200M WR, and date only (who needs day?). Price is close enough to make it worthy.

For some reason I couldn’t get into the mini turtle. I wanted to love it so bad but it kind of slid around on my wrist with the short L2L and being a little top heavy.

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Bradystraps · Post by **Bradystraps** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:42 pm

Yes. Period. End of discussion

jeckyll · Post by **jeckyll** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:44 pm

deepcdvr wrote:I like the 009 better than the 007, but both are awesome

+1 on the turdle as well. Cussion case with a jubilee is mighty comfy

Same here. Love my 009.

Mr_Pacman · Post by **Mr_Pacman** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:06 pm

thanks for the suggestions. Call me petty but I don't love the X on the dial of the mini turtle. I'm going with an SKX. Just deciding between the blue 009 or the orange 011. Always liked the orange with the gold hands and bezel numbers and there is a seller in Singapore with new ones for a good price and free shipping to Canada on ebay.

thanks again for the suggestions.

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:20 pm

Pic up a nice 6309 instead.

I still think the perfect seiko.

These things are workhorses.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:25 pm

200mm is the best up to $1k.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:07 am

Agree with others that SKX keeps this role due to it's more universally acceptable size.

hidden by leaves · Post by **hidden by leaves** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:33 am

Mr_Pacman wrote:thanks for the suggestions. Call me petty but I don't love the X on the dial of the mini turtle. I'm going with an SKX. Just deciding between the blue 009 or the orange 011. Always liked the orange with the gold hands and bezel numbers and there is a seller in Singapore with new ones for a good price and free shipping to Canada on ebay.

thanks again for the suggestions.

Good price in Canadian dollars?? I just about barfed when I checked the exchange rate recently.

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hidden by leaves · Post by **hidden by leaves** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:35 am

PS there's also the less popular cousin who's often left out of the conversation...

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Henryj · Post by **Henryj** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:43 am

I’d take a look at the Islander from Long Island Watch. SKX case, and fixes the usual set of complaints about the SKX. Sapphire crystal, hack and hand wind movement, decent after market oyster bracelet, drilled lugs.

59yukon01 · Post by **59yukon01** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:47 am

hidden by leaves wrote:PS there's also the less popular cousin who's often left out of the conversation...

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Best one imo, but I'm biased ad well.

andy tims · Post by **andy tims** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:53 am

I’d say yes in terms of the SKX range in general.

hidden by leaves · Post by **hidden by leaves** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:20 am

59yukon01 wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:47 am

hidden by leaves wrote:PS there's also the less popular cousin who's often left out of the conversation...

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Best one imo, but I'm biased ad well.

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