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Overall, the markers are large and legible, necessities on any professional dive watch. The first is the beveled day/date window at 3 o’clock, and the second is the inverted triangle at the 12 o’clock position.
It features a matte black base with rounded white hour markers, but with two exceptions. The no-frills dial is purposefully designed and utilitarian, though not without some of Seiko’s signature charm. The technical specs are etched along the perimeter of the case back. The lume pip, centered at 60, is shielded.įlipping the watch around, you’ll see the screw down solid case back with Seiko’s stamped Tsunami medallion. The insert is black aluminum with silver markers for each minute going all the way around the bezel. It feels like the bezel of a much more expensive watch. It’s smooth, with sure clicks and without any significant play. At this price point you normally get some wobble or less than stellar action. It features a two-tiered groove pattern that allows for a sure grip, and the bezel action is truly impeccable. The 120-click bezel is extremely well executed. Sitting atop of the case is a chamfered crystal made from Seiko’s proprietary Hardlex material, a type of hardened mineral crystal that offers greater resistance against shattering, though it is more scratch prone than sapphire. The unsigned crown is quite large and features coin edging, but due to the height of the crown guards it can be quite difficult to operate. The large crown is positioned at 4 o’clock, and it’s flanked by a set of prominent crown guards beautifully integrated into the flow of the case. There’s a slight bevel where the case meets the bezel, and it extends all the way down to the lugs. The sides of the case are highly polished, with the tops of the lugs featuring a fine-brushed finish. The overall design of the case is quite soft there are no hard lines or transitions between sections or finishes. Aesthetically, it’s similar to the case of its predecessor, the 7002, which in turn featured a slimmed down version of the turtle-shaped case of the 6309. The case of the SKX007 is wholly unique to Seiko and represents a natural progression of the design going back several models. The ISO-rated case boasts an impressive 200m of water resistance. Regardless, the watch wears quite well and doesn’t sit too high off the wrist. It is a bit of a thick watch at 13.25mm, a relatively common trait with Seiko divers. The lug width is 22mm, and the lug-to-lug length is a very reasonable and accommodating 46mm, so it should wear comfortably on a wide range of wrists. The SKX007 case comes in at approximately 42.5mm wide, and 45.5mm if you include the crown. To become better acquainted with all the available variants, check out this incredibly informative post. There are even variations based on where the watch was manufactured, and some collectors prize the “made in Japan” versions above all others.
Other variants feature the same case paired with different dial designs and colors, some of which were conceived for specific international markets. First produced in 1996, the SKX007 is one of several modern divers from Seiko powered by the brand’s automatic 7s26 movement. The lineage of the 007 can be traced back to Seiko’s earliest divers, starting with the iconic 62MAS and moving through the 6105, 6306/9, and the 7002. But price aside, it’s simply a really well-made watch that’s equal parts versatile and equal parts utilitarian, all from one of the most respected firms on the planet. It has a street price of around $150–depending on the vendor and availability–so it makes for a super solid beater that you don’t have to worry about. The SKX007 is usually the first watch budding collectors buy after making the jump to mechanicals, but it’s also prized by seasoned enthusiasts for its robust build and good looks, ISO-rated case, and epic nighttime luminosity. If the Submariner is the quintessential modern dive watch in the luxury market, then the SKX007 is, without a doubt, its affordable counterpart. The SKX007 is one of the most iconic divers currently on the market. After 4 years, we’re finally reviewing the Seiko SKX007. Today, we’re rectifying a huge omission on our part.
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