Seiko Men's SKX007K2 Diver's Automatic Watch

this is going to be a little long-winded, but please bear with me... i hope i can pass on some tips and hints for those folks new to Seiko automatics and buying these watches here, online elsewhere, and even locally... and especially on topic, i'll also talk about my new SKX007K2...purchased this SKX007K2 at a great price from Passthewatch... a few days earlier i had purchased an SKX007K1 from longislandwatch... the K2 comes with a Jubilee bracelet - i like these bracelets, have three of 'em.. the K1 is the rubber strapped 007...in both instances, neither watch came with full docs - in other words, no warranty card - these gray market sellers must be selling the warranty cards on the market, reaping an additional profit on top of your purchase - Amazon and most Seiko buyers on Amazon seem to tolerate this practice...on the other hand, i was recently at a Seiko outlet just south of me and purchased two Seikos for the holidays... there, the clerk duly stamped and notated the warranty cards and put them in the box with the watch, manual and pillowhonestly, the chances of getting a bum Seiko are a bit slim - it does happen... for the most confident purchase, buy from a certified dealer... for example, i purchased online from watchco and got my SKXA35 with a warranty card (just the same as with the Seiko outlet)... sometimes you will pay a little more, but with some sales and discounts, you may be surprised that dealer pricing can match online pricing (my upcoming holiday gift, an SKX173, from the Seiko outlet was *less* than any current online price even after paying sales tax)however, if you choose to go the route by purchasing here on Amazon, make sure to carefully read the seller's return policy... if you buy an Amazon-guaranteed-no-questions-asked watch, you'll be OK... you can return the watch for a full refund... (i have also purchased used watches from Amazon's warehouse outlet to save a few dollars, but in some cases there is a strict time-limit or no-return policy)on the other hand, if you buy a Seiko from a gray market dealer, do not just rip open the box, take off the packaging, redo the bracelet, etc... make sure the watch functions and works, crown screws in/out, time and date can be set etc., then wind the watch (manually or hand-wind if the movement allows) and let it run... if it's a Seiko automatic and keeps time for at least 24 hours, you can generally be assured the watch is good to go...i did this with my new 007K2 from passthewatch and it works great!but be warned: i have also been burned by buying an expensive Seiko and an expensive Orient watch directly from Amazon... a year ago, i ordered one of the new Orange Monsters and an Orient M-Force... what i got was an obviously returned Monster (albeit in good shape with a blank warranty card)... i kept the Monster and it is still working fine a year later...the Orient I received, purchased as 'new' from Amazon, had no manual, no tags, no pillow, no warranty card, and had, in fact, had its bracelet modified to fit a wrist of a small child... if you know the M-Force, you know it's a beefy knuckle-duster... to add insult to injury, the removed links weren't even in the box... needless to say, i returned the watch and got my refund, but made sure to call Amazon directly and let them know that this practice was unacceptable...i was horrified to say the least... in fact, in the last year i have had to return more items to Amazon that i have returned in 10 years of being a customer!just be careful - it may happen to you...now, at long last, on to my SKX007K2... what can one say? this is *the* beater automatic dive watch... it has a black dial... blobby markers... sword-like hands... walking-stick second hand...there is no country of origin marked on the dial or caseback... this is unlike other Seikos, such as the SKXA35, which is marked 'Malaysia' on the dial...where is it made? Seiko won't say... does it matter? not really.. none of the Seikos at this price point are assembled by hand - they're all made by robots, and the machines are the same whether in Japan or Malaysia or Singapore (if Seiko still has facilities there)it doesn't have as big a case as other divers in its 200m certified class... i kinda like that... my first Seiko diver, now discontinued, was what is now the Alba solar diver... small case and dial... but the 007 has a nice size to it... you're not going to look like some klutz parading around wearing a huge Invicta-like desk diver on your wristaccuracy across the 7s26 line of movements is about par for many automatics in this price range - pretty darn good: +/- 15-20 secs a day... i don't stress about to-the-second accuracy (maybe if i had a Grand Seiko Spring Drive 9R65 movement - only good for +/- 15 secs a month)i like the looks of this watch... it is going to be my spare beater, as i'm ditching my quartz Casio MDV106-1AV, the best deal in the world on a 200m quartz diver for about two Jacksons...i also like that the 007's crown is nicely out of the way at 4 pm - no digging on the wrist!plus, this watch's model is '007' - how cool is that? i wonder how Seiko got away with that? (or how much did it cost?)plus, there are a gazillion 007s on folks wrists and a lot of people like to change things up (mod) this watch...so here's why bought this watch (not necessarily in order):1. it's a Seiko2. it looks good3. it feels good to wear - not overly heavy4. it has a 200m rating (i swim every morning for at least 30 minutes and snorkel off the beach a couple times a month)5. it came with a nice stainless bracelet (there are Jubilee nay-sayers out there - don't believe - try one)6. the lume... ah, the lume! absolutely wonderful... full charge-up at 2000 and still extremely readable at 05307. it's a diver - rugged, working bezel, lumed pip on bezelso there are my reasons and this is my review... take it for what it's worth, but if you don't have a 007, get one... you deserve it!

I can't say enough nice things about this watch. It's a rugged watch that can take some real abuse, but it still looks great. This is a fully mechanical watch (no battery) which winds itself as you move. I prefer these watches because the second hand does not "tick" each second, but rather many times a second, which makes it move much more smoothly. This particular watch is a true dive watch, in that it's actually meant to go underwater. I've had this one tested by a reputable watch repairman, and it lived up to its 200 meter rating. I don't dive, but it's nice not to have to give a thought to protecting it from the elements, since I'm often out in inclement weather.As for the watch itself, it's fairly heavy for a watch of its size, which I like. It feels very durable. The hands are large and easy to read, and the lume is fantastic. You'd swear this watch had tritium paint it's so bright. The stainless steel case has a nice finish, with some areas polished and others brushed. The crown screws securely into the case, and it moves easily and smoothly into it's various positions. The bezel clicks nicely when rotating, and it has a nice luminescent dot at the zero position. The Hardlex crystal is flat, and has a nice beveled edge. These crystals are less scratch-resistant than sapphire, but somewhat less likely to shatter. I do not baby this watch at all, and mine has only developed the slightest of scratches. They might even polish out. I've managed to scratch the crystals worse on other Seikos I've owned, but that isn't a problem for me. I bought this watch to use it, not to show it off.I wear this watch on the included jubilee bracelet, although I've also worn it on a NATO strap in the past. The jubilee bracelet isn't my personal favorite for style, but I find it very comfortable. Seiko has improved the quality of these bracelets since their earlier models, but it certainly isn't high end. The deployment is stamped stainless steel and has a safety catch, and it works fine. If you're after a snazzy, milled-stainless deployment, you'll have to upgrade later.All in all, this is a great mechanical watch for the money. I wear this thing nearly every day, and I do all sort of physical work with it on. It's nearly as accurate as an expensive Swiss automatic, and it costs a fraction of what they do. This is a sports watch, a watch you buy and use, and yes, it will get scratched, and that's ok. If you're looking for a museum piece, get the Rolex Submariner. If you're looking for a watch that will keep time and withstand most anything you throw at it, enjoy the Seiko SKX007.

Excelente, después de ver varios revisados de este reloj, decidí hacerme de el, y en verdad que me ha dejado muy satisfecho e adquirido algunas correas para hacerlo más versátil y en verdad que con cada variación enamora, una de las mejores compras que he hecho. Y que decir del vendedor, súper rápido, el mismo día que lo pedí, me lo envió, y en un par de días ya lo tenía en México, algo que en verdad me sorprendió ya que pague el envío estándar, algo decir a favor de la velocidad, es que el vendedor me lo envió por DHL, y siempre me han entregado antes de tiempo, como sea seguiré comprando a este vendedor.

What an iconic watch. Love it !

The example that I got has so far impressed me incredibly. For the last 10 days it has only gained 1 second, which is remarkable from what I understand. It's a shame the price was more than what these watches used to cost, but I'm still very happy with it and understand that this is because the watch is now out of production. Good stuff.

I had not previously seen this model in person, but I decided to go for it, especially after endless hours of browsing photos and being drawn into the online hype. I ordered it on a Wednesday and it arrived the following Tuesday. The bracelet is unexpectedly loose and flexible; however, I am indifferent about this, since I plan to exchange it for a leather strap. The bezel rotation is solid and the clicks are pleasant. The lume is strong and the case finishing is great. The only negative about this model is the inability to manually wind the movement, but I was aware of this prior to purchase. Good luck!

Llevo 10 meses con este reloj y, resumiendo, creo que es lo mejor que se puede comprar por debajo de €200.Había investigado mucho antes de comprarlo, buscando un primer reloj serio y, sobre todo, automático. Para mí, este reloj lo tiene todo: un diseño clásico y deportivo que lo mismo va con un traje que con ropa de sport, muy legible, un lume que se ve clarísimo en la oscuridad, atención al detalle con trasera decorada, construcción en acero inoxidable, bisel undireccional de 120 clicks...La caja tiene un diámetro de 42mm. Al que le gusten los relojes grandes, le parecerá pequeño. Para mí, es la medida perfecta. Lo hace discreto pero es suficientemente grande como para tener presencia propia y leerse con facilidad. El movimiento debutó en 1996 y, a día de hoy, está más que probado. Es muy fiable aunque no da la opción de cargarlo manualmente. Tampoco bloquea el segundero al extraer la corona.Es un Diver certificado por ISO a 200m. No es que nunca vaya a bajar a 200m, ni siquiera a 20m (o 10m o 5m, para el caso), pero ahí está. Tanto la trasera como la corona vienen roscadas.Como punto negativo, si bien por el precio que tiene es difícil encontrar alguno, el brazalete es una pequeña decepción. Cuando yo compré mi unidad, la diferencia entre la correa de goma y la metálica era suficientemente amplia como para que ahorrarla e invertirla en un super-oyster (que compré posteriormente) hubiese sido la jugada perfecta. El brazalete original es cómodo precisamente como consecuencia de ser tan endeble como es: las partes brillantes que se aprecian en la foto son anillas huecas, los eslabones finales son huecos también y el cierre es una plancha (fina) simplemente estampada. No tiene clip de seguridad. Sólo lo recomendaría si es la opción más barata o no se quiere mejorar posteriormente con el super-oyster pero sí se quiere un brazalete metálico.En cuanto a la precisión, es aceptable. El fabricante estipula una tolerancia de +-30s/día y, si bien se mantiene ahí, al cabo de la semana significa que puedes estar perdiendo o ganando unos 5 o 6 minutos. Tendrás que ponerlo en hora más a menudo que un reloj de cuarzo. Al cabo del año le haré una revisión (importante para mantener los sellos en orden) y aprovecharé para que lo ajusten.Viene con sus cajas y manuales pero la tarjeta de la garantía no viene sellada.