When was the Seiko SKX007 discontinued?

When was the Seiko SKX007 discontinued?

SEIKO SKX DISCONTINUED 2019 – Watch Addict.

Why is Seiko SKX007 so popular?

Practical, value oriented, reliable, durable, accurate, iconic, classic, easy to read complete with day and date and it’s a certified diver. Seiko has great heritage. And yes it also looks good in a variety of straps and bracelets making it very versatile. So many options for mods to those into that hobby.

When was the Seiko SKX007 released?

1996
Known for its longstanding position as many an enthusiast’s first real dive watch, the SKX007 was launched in 1996 and produced until quite recently (there are rumors that Seiko has discontinued the SKX007).

Does Seiko still make SKX007?

Seiko isn’t making the SKX007 anymore, and as it has become something of a collector’s item. In addition, a slew of fake SKX’s has hit the market. Some of these fakes are rubbish, but some of the higher quality replicas are actually scarily convincing.

Why did Seiko stop making the Skx?

As well, the movement couldn’t be wound by hand, and one could not stop its second hand to set the time to the second accurate. Probably because of these reasons, and because the SKX wasn’t ISO 6425-certified (I guess), Seiko meant to stop production and focus on diver’s watches with higher overall standards.

Is Seiko SKX007 worth it?

Yes, the Seiko SKX007, along with its siblings the SKX009 and SKX013, is a good watch. For years, the Seiko SKX007, and to a similar extent the SKX009 and SKX013, were THE go-to affordable dive watches. A common answer for anyone looking to get their first mechanical watch was this: just get an SKX.

Will the Skx go up in value?

Investment wise it’s not going to gain value but it could last a very long time. I have a 007 I bought in 1984 that still works just as it did in 1984 it loses about 10 seconds a day just like it did the day I bought it. It was a great watch new and still is so it was a great investment !

Where is Seiko SKX007 made?

Japan
We are now selling best price from Japan on this Made In Japan version of this Seiko SKX007J (rubber strap) that comes with black Dial, Unidirectional Bezel, 200m waterproof, and has 7S26 Calibre. Specifications: Automatic Movement.

How can you tell a fake Seiko SKX007?

The genuine SKX007 has a recessed lume pip — it should NOT stick out from the bezel insert at all. See below for how your lume pip should look on a genuine SKX. If you are looking at a 009, which has a bicolor bezel, the red and blue sections should split the “20” on the bezel in half.

Does Seiko hold their value?

No Seiko does not increase in value. If You want to sell a watch at a higher price, You have to choose a Patek Philippe ot a carefully selected rare Rolex model.

What is the history of the Seiko skx007?

The history of the Seiko SKX007 starts in 1965 with the introduction of the first mechanical Seiko diver, the 6217-8000/8001, or as Seiko aficionados refer to it, the 62MAS. This model was mechanical of course and was rated to 150m and it had borrowed many stylistic cues from the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe.

Which Seiko 007 model is right for You?

If you are looking for a brighter and more detailed dial, the Seiko 007 J could be the right choice, but the price is slightly higher. The Seiko skx007 NATO is a model much in demand by enthusiasts. This variant differs from the other models by its very light and practical NATO strap, originally born for the watches of the armed forces.

Is the Seiko skx007 the best daily-beater and diver watch?

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What does the J Mean on the Seiko 007 J Dial?

Moreover, the J indicates that it was assembled in Japan ( made in Japan ). If you are looking for a brighter and more detailed dial, the Seiko 007 J could be the right choice, but the price is slightly higher. The Seiko skx007 NATO is a model much in demand by enthusiasts.