Seiko SKX009

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Seiko SKX009

Post by kempoman » Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:47 pm

After seeing all these new Seiko releases i realize all i need is a Seiko SKX009. As a tool watch her weight and size are correct but most importantly the old school genuine Seiko bracelet wrap around wrist like a glove.
It would be my EDC like Robert Redford in All Is Lost.
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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by jeckyll » Tue Dec 29, 2020 7:34 am

As a daily beater, it works really well. Price, size, legibility all work well.



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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by CarloDWC » Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:03 am

Yep, a SKX009 has been probably one of the most worn watches for me. Although I did tweak it with a domed sapphire and Stargate hands... :grin:



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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by stonehead887 » Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:52 pm

009 is indeed awesome. I have mine on a super chunky Strapcode Super Engineer 2 and it rocks.
Heavy but comfortable and ready for anything.

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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by Ryeguy » Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:03 pm

I’ve always thought the old SKX007/009 was one of the best and most well thought out “budget” dive watches ever made.

Yeah, it doesn’t hand wind, but if you wear it everyday it doesn’t matter. Bi-directional winding makes it work for even office dwellers.

Lume is outstanding. Bezel action (and design) is just about perfect.

Really, for anyone non-WIS, it is all the watch you really need.

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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by CGSshorty » Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:27 pm

I’ve been thinking of making an SRP009 one of these days. I think I have all the parts except a dark blue SRP chapter ring.
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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by kempoman » Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:27 pm

Ryeguy wrote:
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:03 pm
I’ve always thought the old SKX007/009 was one of the best and most well thought out “budget” dive watches ever made.

Yeah, it doesn’t hand wind, but if you wear it everyday it doesn’t matter. Bi-directional winding makes it work for even office dwellers.

Lume is outstanding. Bezel action (and design) is just about perfect.

Really, for anyone non-WIS, it is all the watch you really need.
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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by unsub073 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:53 am

stonehead887 wrote:
Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:52 pm
009 is indeed awesome. I have mine on a super chunky Strapcode Super Engineer 2 and it rocks.
Heavy but comfortable and ready for anything.

.... except maybe if I am covered in chocolate and thrown to some lesbians...Image

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Thanks for reminding me that I have that bracelet somewhere. Now, I need to try to find it to see if it's the right size for that watch.

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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by dnslater » Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:46 pm

Here is mine. Bought it here years ago. Still wear it for the occasional beater duty.
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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by TSD » Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:54 pm

dnslater wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:46 pm
Here is mine. Bought it here years ago. Still wear it for the occasional beater duty.
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It’s a good one. Glad you’ve kept it. This was when it was all minty.

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Re: Seiko SKX009

Post by Bob1035 » Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:38 am

Ryeguy wrote:
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:03 pm
, it is all the watch you really need.
I had bought my dad a 009 5 years ago, and it has been his "one watch" since then (pic below when his bezel stopped working :mrgreen: ). I was bit by the WIS bug and started my own collection. I recently picked up a SKX007 as a "beater". Oddly enough, I got it, wore it, and fell for it. The above quote says it all. Even though I have "better" seikos and vintage pieces, etc, I find myself strapping on the SKX more than anything else. I have since upgraded to a NH movement, and it is pretty much perfect! My only minor gripes are non-drilled lugs and the crown guards are too bulky for me to easily adjust the crown, but other than that, its ideal!
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