At no point during this or any other video has he ever claimed to be an expert in horology, you filthy snobby pig. You represent everything thats wrong with this community.
Your attitude is very mature for your age, don't let manchildren over the internet tell you what you need or don't need to have. The type of people who get offended over other's jewelry choices have some deeper issues they're compensating for. Cheers
You make great videos and love your honesty - keep doing what you are doing! Really enjoying your journey, your passion for horology, and your open mind.
Great vid and very timely. I'm selling a Black Bay Red that I like a lot, but realize I'll never wear. There comes a point where you'll end up with some pieces that can find the right home.
Smart move to stay true to yourself. We should be celebrating individual choices, and slow to besmirch someone for not being like everybody else. Yes, we can all share opinions and discussions, but ultimately it's your money, your wrist, your preference. I may not agree with it, but I respect you for sticking to your convictions
I have an SKX I've owned since 2006. It has stopped working and I decided to replace the movement and mod it into something fresh. I agree, the blue left a lot to be desired. Much like the Vostok, the SKX has a cult following but, its not for everyone. Let me end by saying; most diver watches never see water. The tool look is appealing. Own and wear what makes you feel good.
Some very important points that a lot of people should take on board. I always watch your reviews as I know I will get an honest opinion. That's what I want from someone reviewing a watch, and that's what you get here.
I appreciate it that a lot James! At the end of the day watching a reviewer means you will sometimes agree and disagree with the person, doesn't make them a bad person or reviewer lol!
Of course it doesn't! I love watch collecting, but there is a lot of snobbery and a lot of people seem to get offended if you criticise a watch they love, it's like you were telling them that their kid is ugly! Lol But at the end of the day the one thing people need to remember is this....there is no right or wrong answer..period...there is no book that you look at to find what is the best Watch in the world or what is the best car in the world....they are all opinions,with no definitive answer. It's all subjective, just like clothes,art right the way through to finding someone attractive...all subjective ...
thanks for all your wonderful videos. you are a reviewer, no need to justify your actions to us, the viewers. continue to do what you are doing. looking forward to your next upload. ps- did you fix the jubilee bracelet the wrong direction? not that it would stop the rattling 😊
If I get a little bored with a watch I sometimes change the strap to change its feel on the wrist.a really nice NATO or Zulu with the SKX works well to achieve this.just an idea.
What you're saying and doing is so convoluted, then why didn't you purchase the Seiko oyster style bracelet for it then, or a BoR for it, and why don't you mind it on the Rolex's so much etc?
Our reasons for selling our watches is totally personal and we should not take any notice what other collectors say . Our watches need to make us feel good inside , we all grow with collecting and make choices that are personal to ourselves and will sell watches that others feels are icons in the watch world but it's important to realize that it's only an icon in their opinion . How you buy and sell is your decision alone . Keep up with the great reviews and stay true to your beliefs .
im with you on the skx, although i have a recraft with the same none hacking/hand winding movement. i recently got the new Turtle prospex srp787 which has a blue/black bezel. it might be worth checking out if you fancy another diver in the future.
Rolex, IWC, Glashutte, Hublot, Chopard, Patek Phillippe etc.....beautifully constructed...... definitely the most celebrated movements ever made..... Imagine the complexity of the human anatomy...... truly unique if one was to take time out to study it🤔
I'm kind of the same - if I'm not wearing it I (mostly) don't see the point of having it. The SKX is cool but it certainly has its limitations and nowadays I vastly prefer the Monster because it hacks, handwinds, and is more acurate. Might well sell mine too. We'll see. The nice thing is it's fairly sought after so no need to rush the decision.
I like my skx 009, I upgraded the bracelet to a strapcode super jubilee bracelet and I wear it as a casual beater. If you don't like it you don't like it's everyone has different tastes at least you gave the SKX a fair shot.
Great video. I completely agree with you. Our honesty and truth is what makes us be great humans. Nevertheless I ordered one SKX009J yesterday and I love it. But one day if I no longer love it I will sell it or give it to a family member or a friend. Thanks for daring to comment on this subject. By the way your are daring and wearing a watch that the slogan is "born to dare". Funny.
Alot of people are just keeping them now because they are discontinuing. It doesn't really matter though, you could pick up a tidy used one sometime down the line, theres enough of them about. TGV just announced he is selling his newly acquired Tudor Submariner, it doesn't annoy me at all, it's entirely up to him.
I love my SKX009 and am wearing it as I type this. You sold it for the right reason. I actually like that the dial isn't really blue because it some needed formality. Still, the blue only does appear in photos with a good flash. It's borderline false advertising.
I bought my first one grey-market but it wasn't charging properly. After almost a month of the dealer trying to repair it, they finally sent me a new one. In that time while it was being repaired I came into some money, and toyed around with other more expensive watches to replace it. I was going to sell my new SKX when it got back, but once I saw it again I was in love. Nope, it's not going anywhere. I just got a Super Jubilee in today, so it's looking pretty classic right now. Love the way the jubilee compliments the bezel ridges.
cosmin cosma You could ebay or forums. Email me and I'd happily buy it from you depending on price, condition, box papers etc... itsKibbleTalksWatches@GMail.com
I have a skx007 the original bracelet is rickety I bought mine on a rubber with the in intention of putting it on a strapcode super engineer which I did I like the watch but don't were in much my only complainant is that the 7s26 doesn't hack or hand wind. as for you selling your 009 that is entirely your choice it's your watch to do with what you please. thanks for the videos.
Yes it you're not wearing it dump it. But I think you might miss it. A diver is nice to have around. you just never know when you'll need it.,lol. Nice Vid. Happy New Year!!👍
Got mine 2 days ago and I don’t like it at all. Can’t wait to sell it..... bezel action is terrible and so is time keeping unless you wear it most of the day.
Do what you want. Funny, just got an SKX on sale, less than US$200. It is a dated watch for sure, no Sapphire, hacking, hand winding, and already had a Pepsi Orient Mako... but I saw an SKX007 in person and since I like the Pepsi, got the SKX009. Just an everyday bang-around tool watch on different NATO's for cheap working blokes.
I had the pepsi version but i realized i hate the pepsi bezel look after wearing it a while. The black on black is the way to go. I go back and forth on the SKX sometimes i love it sometimes its just meh but i want to always have it in my collection as it is a great watch. I dont like the pepsi bezel style at all on my wrist looks great in pictures but doesnt look right to me on wrist.
I have one simple rule - never sell a watch. Every watch I own was or still is a passion for me, so it is a part of my life. And also I pity anyone who needs 200$ so badly that he sells his SKX.
Svetoslav Popov I pity anyone who keeps something they don't use and don't like anymore. The SKX is an overhyped watch and if you don't emotionally have a connection with it, sell it :)
You need to shake all the negativity of you James. Ignore that shi.. and carry on with your channel. You can never please everybody, there will always be someone who doesnt agree with you and what you do. Just keep going. Stay positive! ;-)
So damn true! I just wanted to clear up anyway why I sold it, another video to add to the channel about the SKX for those interested in it :D Thanks for watching!
I'm a Seiko fan and the skx is a handsome piece with a strange cult following. Truthfully though I feel it's lacking features for the price, there are a lot of options out there in the 200 $ range. Seiko should drop in a modern movement with hacking and hand winding to bring the SKX up to speed. I just bought a deep blue NATO 300 with a Seiko nh36a(hacking and hand winding day/date), sapphire Crystal and applied indices for 150$ before shipping(Steal).
I just got my first skx (A 009) after years of not seeing the point in them. I got it because it's cheap and I wanted to try one before I disliked it or see what the fuss is about. Its impressive for the money but so far it seems a bit like a Sainsburys meal deal... sandwich, crisps and a drink is great for £3 but if I have a job and the money I'd rather go Pret (Seiko sbdc053) or a cafe (Seiko sbdx017) 😁 .... maybe even a restaurant (Omega/Rolex) I'll give it a few months and worst ways I won't lose much if I sell it on but I can see it has character which the mako2 didn't in my opinion
I love the look of the watch specifically the case, but I was never a big fan of metal straps. I feel like it doesn't add any character to it. Maybe wearing it with a colorful NATO strap or even a leather strap might have been what you needed to do. But I'm just wondering now why you stopped appreciating it if you know the reason. Maybe you started appreciating higher end watches like the Rolex and the Seiko seemed cheap compared to it? Just a speculation.
Hello there James glad to see you've got over that bug you had recently. Hope you had an okay Christmas and I wish you well for the fast approaching New Year 2017. On the subject of the video. Personally I couldn't give a monkeys what you or anyone else does or does not do with their watches. Or in fact anything else they own. You've paid for it or been gifted it or otherwise acquired the watch therefore its entirely your own decision what you do with it. I fail to understand what it has to do with anyone else. Unless you've received it as a gift then perhaps the person who gave you it might feel a bit miffed it you got rid of it. I don't know from where this flak you speak of is coming from but if I were you I'd either ignore it completely or tell the person to sling their hook as it's none of their business what you do with your possessions, watches definitely included. I personally would not buy the Seiko Skx009 primarily because it lacks hacking and handwinding and these functions for me are very important. Also let's face it the watch is no great shakes anyway. When alls said and done it's just a cheap fairly ubiquitous entry level divers watch. Anyway those are my own particular thoughts on the subject. I'll say bye for now by reiterating my sentiment that I hope the New Year is a happy, peaceful and prosperous one for you and your family. Good luck James and good luck with the channel also. Take care bye for now.
Four years on……. The SKX has been discontinued. Prices have more than doubled, sometime even trebled. Don’t you wish you had kept it? You are a very silly billy aren’t you.😂
People who are concerned about being able to 'trust your opinion' should learn to trust their own judgement ABOUT your opinion, and then they wouldn't be worried about what you did with your own possessions. Opinions shouldn't be trusted - they should be assessed.
I thought you were going to say ... I was using the funds towards the Nomos (or similar.) Even if untrue that explanation would be easily swallowed, and digested, by the entire community.
And it also would have been easier for me to do that 100%. I'd rather give my honest reasons for selling it... Regardless of ease to swallow by anyone, hope you understand :)
If you can, don't get rid of your salute at the start. It's one of your signatures, like your 'Peace. Out' ending. I heard a dull pulsing background noise in this video. Not sure what that was. Yes, it was your watch, so it's yours to do with as you see fi No, I've never owned a Seiko SKX, but I've nothing against them, let alone people who like them. Here's the rub though; watches and cars are very personal. They speak of who we are, or at least who we think we are, and what message we want to covey. Moreover, watches are worn on us, as useful jewellery. When someone says negative things about a watch, or has influence as you do and sells one that lots of folk like, you cut directly into the personal understandings we have of ourselves. Watches, jewellery and cars are sumbols. Computers aren't. Symbols transmit meaning about us. Computers are tools to share knowledge and get work done. This is a big difference. Flags and family photos are symbols. Look at what happens when they're disrespected, rightly or wrongly. Religions are full of symbols and when those symbols are disrespected it called sacrilege, a crime, and even wars break out because of these things. Here endeth the lesson. Speak honestly, as you do about watches, but be fullly aware that for many people they're symbols rich in power, evoking passions, not just any old object. Keep going strong, and have a truly wonderful and blessed New Year, and your lovely family, too.
I have a simple equation to buying and selling watches, which may be a little EXPERIMENTAL if you know what I'm saying 😋. I have a two step system: 1. I buy the watches I like 2. Sell the watches I don't like or get tired of. Whether it's Omega, Seiko, Invicta, or Daniel Wellington, their are plenty of reasons why people buy and sell watches, and in the end it comes down to either the fact that they love the watch for various reasons (aesthetics, craftsmanship, horological history, or utilitarian usage), or they buy them because a FP Journe wearing watch snob has informed them that "Your Stuhrling is a piece of shit" and recommends they save up for two decades for a " Journe or Tudor Black bay". Y'know, get the watches you love, this is where the spirit of owning a watch resides.
This rant was maybe a bit unrelated to your video lol but I got triggered when you talked about some of the comments you got for selling it. Related or not, still the same. And I'll add in, I have nothing against FP Journe. Just saying
Only a few hundred quid is alot of money to anyone on a limited budget and doesn't make it not worth selling i believe someone out there would want to buy a watch that isn't thousands of pounds . We all live in different worlds of wealth and we should remember that.
10 minute video why you don't like anymore, big deal. So now the big question, for how much did you sold it eventually ? how much a secondhand Seiko worth these days ?
great video james.. I just don't understand why you needed to explain the sale..it's your watch..and at the end of the day. your the only one who can decide what makes you happy.. I still have my 009..but trashed the bracelet for a seiko rubber strap..call me odd..lol if the color scheme still calls to you and you want a different blue..check out the orient mako with blue dial and Pepsi bezel..another lovely watch.. in closing..no need to ever explain your actions james..keep up the great work..another congrats on amount of subscribers..hope the 1000 happens fast for you. watmest, jc
And if that day comes I will be able to easily source another one :) I respect Paul a lot so I take that as a compliment lol. But if you mean it otherwise that's fair, there are many great watch TH-camrs out there for you to watch, I don't have to be one :)
Non! Leave them alone, I'm unconcerned with what it is you like or not, these are your petty affairs. I'm hardly ever around in orbit of this channel, but I'm leaving a watchmen robot in place here, and if you continue to extend your reach into horological areas before you are ready, this channel of yours will be reduced to a burned-out cinder! ):
I owned an SKX009J a few months back. After I had it for a couple of weeks I decided that it wasn't for me so I sold it. Largely because of the exact reasons you had for selling yours. The blue was just not very blue (especially on the Japanese one), no hand winding just sucked, it wasn't that accurate, I think it has ugly hands and the case design is just boring, uninspiring and uninteresting. Also I'm sorry but I don't buy into the whole "legendary status of the SKX". So I put the money from my sold SKX towards a 2nd gen Monster and boy oh boy, now that's an awesome watch. Pretty much the same in terms of fit & finish but with a more unique and cool design, a better quality bracelet and the best fucking lume I've ever seen. Aaaand I realised that this next part ended up as a rant about Seiko's supposedly superior to any Swiss watch's build quality... Sorry about that ^^ However I think both these watches are VERY over-hyped. I've now owned a SKX009j, a SRP307j and my I've handled my buddies SKX007k and they are great watches! I'd honestly still buy my monster if was priced 200€ higher than it is now, I love the design, the lume, that gorgeous brushed bezel... BUT they are no Swiss pieces... My Fortis and my fathers Eterna blows my monster away in terms of fit & finish. The action on the Monsters/SKX's bezel's just feel really weird, like a slow turning wheel that makes clicky noise at every minute marker. My Fortis bezel has 120 distinct clicks that I move the bezel around, the Monster/SKX is just kind of mushy with clicky noises. The Malaysian SKX has more defined clicks however but it feel very hollow and tinny. The polished parts on the Monster/SKX looks way to white, it's hard to describe but they almost look chrome plated next to an Eterna's polished case. They're both supposed to use the same steel tho, I don't know, comparing them side to side the Monster almost looks like it was plated. Then again my Monster was 240€, my Fortis was 1400€ and my fathers Eterna was 1700€, it's not a fair comparison but some people here on forums and youtube seem to genuinely believe that they're as good as expensive Swiss watches, they're not. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Before some of you decide to kill me I do think Seiko makes great value watches, I would still recommend the Monster if it was 440€ instead of 240€. Tho maybe not 1600€.
I'm sorry for your life. Rich is not better than poor. Rolex is not seiko, and seiko is not Rolex. Having rolex doesn't make you more human than those who own seiko or anything less. That's my point of view and it's the truth. Love people and use things; the opposite never works.
great video. who the fuck cares what ppl think about selling ur own watch. good move selling the skx, its outdated. Seiko srp779 aka "turtle" is more up to date, hack & mw.
You seem to be a nice chap.... Sell a few of your timepieces......invest in better background.....get rid of the horrendous looking cheap built furniture....invest in proper wood furniture......never hang a suit on the wall......I think you'd realise one day about the wallpaper too....... The collection of watches does not agree with your surroundings unfortunately.
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What makes this pre pubescent mummy's boy an expert in horology?
Who said he's an expert? At least he's making an effort.
Ogotuwa Obuto moron
He's on;y saying what he likes and doesn't like, he never said it wasn't a good watch or important to the history.
At no point during this or any other video has he ever claimed to be an expert in horology, you filthy snobby pig. You represent everything thats wrong with this community.
David González
I beg you pardon? Are you insulting me? How dare you. That is outrageous.
I am truly offended.
Your attitude is very mature for your age, don't let manchildren over the internet tell you what you need or don't need to have. The type of people who get offended over other's jewelry choices have some deeper issues they're compensating for. Cheers
You make great videos and love your honesty - keep doing what you are doing! Really enjoying your journey, your passion for horology, and your open mind.
I really do love the skx aesthetically but the non hacking and winding movement are the reasons why I keep avoiding getting one
Great vid and very timely. I'm selling a Black Bay Red that I like a lot, but realize I'll never wear. There comes a point where you'll end up with some pieces that can find the right home.
The less you own, the freer you are. Especially when it's time to move.
James Walker ten likes for yout coment sir.amazing wisdom
Smart move to stay true to yourself. We should be celebrating individual choices, and slow to besmirch someone for not being like everybody else. Yes, we can all share opinions and discussions, but ultimately it's your money, your wrist, your preference. I may not agree with it, but I respect you for sticking to your convictions
Thank you very much Jay!
I have an SKX I've owned since 2006. It has stopped working and I decided to replace the movement and mod it into something fresh. I agree, the blue left a lot to be desired. Much like the Vostok, the SKX has a cult following but, its not for everyone.
Let me end by saying; most diver watches never see water. The tool look is appealing.
Own and wear what makes you feel good.
Very very true!
itskibble, did you pay customs when you ordered from creation watches, if so how much bud?
Some very important points that a lot of people should take on board. I always watch your reviews as I know I will get an honest opinion.
That's what I want from someone reviewing a watch, and that's what you get here.
I appreciate it that a lot James!
At the end of the day watching a reviewer means you will sometimes agree and disagree with the person, doesn't make them a bad person or reviewer lol!
Of course it doesn't! I love watch collecting, but there is a lot of snobbery and a lot of people seem to get offended if you criticise a watch they love, it's like you were telling them that their kid is ugly! Lol
But at the end of the day the one thing people need to remember is this....there is no right or wrong answer..period...there is no book that you look at to find what is the best Watch in the world or what is the best car in the world....they are all opinions,with no definitive answer.
It's all subjective, just like clothes,art right the way through to finding someone attractive...all subjective ...
thanks for all your wonderful videos.
you are a reviewer, no need to justify your actions to us, the viewers.
continue to do what you are doing.
looking forward to your next upload.
ps- did you fix the jubilee bracelet the wrong direction? not that it would stop the rattling 😊
If I get a little bored with a watch I sometimes change the strap to change its feel on the wrist.a really nice NATO or Zulu with the SKX works well to achieve this.just an idea.
longest justification for selling an skx ever lol
Did I hear you right , no complaints about the jubilee. ......
Damn
Other than the rattle I genuinely liked it :-)
What you're saying and doing is so convoluted, then why didn't you purchase the Seiko oyster style bracelet for it then, or a BoR for it, and why don't you mind it on the Rolex's so much etc?
Our reasons for selling our watches is totally personal and we should not take any notice what other collectors say . Our watches need to make us feel good inside , we all grow with collecting and make choices that are personal to ourselves and will sell watches that others feels are icons in the watch world but it's important to realize that it's only an icon in their opinion . How you buy and sell is your decision alone . Keep up with the great reviews and stay true to your beliefs .
im with you on the skx, although i have a recraft with the same none hacking/hand winding movement. i recently got the new Turtle prospex srp787 which has a blue/black bezel. it might be worth checking out if you fancy another diver in the future.
Mine just sits and gets little wear I can't be arsed to sell it. The Black Monster and Sary057 just most my wrist time now.
to each their own. I have been wearing a Seiko since 1984, but that is me. Wear what you like and enjoy life.
Rolex, IWC, Glashutte, Hublot, Chopard, Patek Phillippe etc.....beautifully constructed......
definitely the most celebrated movements ever made.....
Imagine the complexity of the human anatomy......
truly unique if one was to take time out to study it🤔
I'm kind of the same - if I'm not wearing it I (mostly) don't see the point of having it. The SKX is cool but it certainly has its limitations and nowadays I vastly prefer the Monster because it hacks, handwinds, and is more acurate. Might well sell mine too. We'll see. The nice thing is it's fairly sought after so no need to rush the decision.
I think you take these trolls to seriously... Can't see how it would hurt to ignore them unless they have some kind of constructive criticism
I like my skx 009, I upgraded the bracelet to a strapcode super jubilee bracelet and I wear it as a casual beater. If you don't like it you don't like it's everyone has different tastes at least you gave the SKX a fair shot.
I love my skx but the 4 hour day/date change and lack of manual wind does bother me
Great video. I completely agree with you. Our honesty and truth is what makes us be great humans.
Nevertheless I ordered one SKX009J yesterday and I love it. But one day if I no longer love it I will sell it or give it to a family member or a friend.
Thanks for daring to comment on this subject. By the way your are daring and wearing a watch that the slogan is "born to dare". Funny.
Alot of people are just keeping them now because they are discontinuing.
It doesn't really matter though, you could pick up a tidy used one sometime down the line, theres enough of them about.
TGV just announced he is selling his newly acquired Tudor Submariner, it doesn't annoy me at all, it's entirely up to him.
Exactly, some people are far too sensitive xD
I love my SKX009 and am wearing it as I type this. You sold it for the right reason. I actually like that the dial isn't really blue because it some needed formality. Still, the blue only does appear in photos with a good flash. It's borderline false advertising.
I bought my first one grey-market but it wasn't charging properly. After almost a month of the dealer trying to repair it, they finally sent me a new one. In that time while it was being repaired I came into some money, and toyed around with other more expensive watches to replace it. I was going to sell my new SKX when it got back, but once I saw it again I was in love. Nope, it's not going anywhere. I just got a Super Jubilee in today, so it's looking pretty classic right now. Love the way the jubilee compliments the bezel ridges.
How did you sell it? I would like to sell one and I do not know how where to post it. Thanks, Cosmin
cosmin cosma You could ebay or forums. Email me and I'd happily buy it from you depending on price, condition, box papers etc... itsKibbleTalksWatches@GMail.com
Thoughts on the Orient Ray2? Brighter blue, hacking and hand winding, and at a lower cost. Bracelet is shit though...
It's a great looking watch! I wouldn't mind owning one but I'd rather save that money for something else I think :)
Try the orient mako/ ray ii. Great sunburst dial watch for next to nothing
I have a skx007 the original bracelet is rickety I bought mine on a rubber with the in intention of putting it on a strapcode super engineer which I did I like the watch but don't were in much my only complainant is that the 7s26 doesn't hack or hand wind. as for you selling your 009 that is entirely your choice it's your watch to do with what you please. thanks for the videos.
Yes it you're not wearing it dump it. But I think you might miss it. A diver is nice to have around. you just never know when you'll need it.,lol. Nice Vid. Happy New Year!!👍
Got mine 2 days ago and I don’t like it at all. Can’t wait to sell it..... bezel action is terrible and so is time keeping unless you wear it most of the day.
Do what you want. Funny, just got an SKX on sale, less than US$200. It is a dated watch for sure, no Sapphire, hacking, hand winding, and already had a Pepsi Orient Mako... but I saw an SKX007 in person and since I like the Pepsi, got the SKX009. Just an everyday bang-around tool watch on different NATO's for cheap working blokes.
I had the pepsi version but i realized i hate the pepsi bezel look after wearing it a while. The black on black is the way to go. I go back and forth on the SKX sometimes i love it sometimes its just meh but i want to always have it in my collection as it is a great watch. I dont like the pepsi bezel style at all on my wrist looks great in pictures but doesnt look right to me on wrist.
That is fair :)
Damnn that was too raw, bring it back a little 😂😉
LOL can't be hurting people's feelings now ;)
5:31 the bracelet is on upside down.
I have one simple rule - never sell a watch. Every watch I own was or still is a passion for me, so it is a part of my life. And also I pity anyone who needs 200$ so badly that he sells his SKX.
Svetoslav Popov I pity anyone who keeps something they don't use and don't like anymore. The SKX is an overhyped watch and if you don't emotionally have a connection with it, sell it :)
Svetoslav Popov I have one simple rule - don't cling onto possessions, they end up owning you. It's just a watch
so why buy it in first place :)
You need to shake all the negativity of you James.
Ignore that shi.. and carry on with your channel. You can never please everybody, there will always be someone who doesnt agree with you and what you do. Just keep going. Stay positive! ;-)
So damn true! I just wanted to clear up anyway why I sold it, another video to add to the channel about the SKX for those interested in it :D
Thanks for watching!
Respect...
I'm a Seiko fan and the skx is a handsome piece with a strange cult following. Truthfully though I feel it's lacking features for the price, there are a lot of options out there in the 200 $ range. Seiko should drop in a modern movement with hacking and hand winding to bring the SKX up to speed. I just bought a deep blue NATO 300 with a Seiko nh36a(hacking and hand winding day/date), sapphire Crystal and applied indices for 150$ before shipping(Steal).
You don't think this reaction happens in the tech community? Lol... Write a negative comment or review of an Apple product sometime. :O
If you don't like or wear it then no point keeping . I have a 007 on a strapcode super oyster with solid end links which I really like personally
I just got my first skx (A 009) after years of not seeing the point in them. I got it because it's cheap and I wanted to try one before I disliked it or see what the fuss is about.
Its impressive for the money but so far it seems a bit like a Sainsburys meal deal... sandwich, crisps and a drink is great for £3 but if I have a job and the money I'd rather go Pret (Seiko sbdc053) or a cafe (Seiko sbdx017) 😁 .... maybe even a restaurant (Omega/Rolex)
I'll give it a few months and worst ways I won't lose much if I sell it on but I can see it has character which the mako2 didn't in my opinion
I love the look of the watch specifically the case, but I was never a big fan of metal straps. I feel like it doesn't add any character to it. Maybe wearing it with a colorful NATO strap or even a leather strap might have been what you needed to do. But I'm just wondering now why you stopped appreciating it if you know the reason. Maybe you started appreciating higher end watches like the Rolex and the Seiko seemed cheap compared to it? Just a speculation.
Hello there James glad to see you've got over that bug you had recently. Hope you had an okay Christmas and I wish you well for the fast approaching New Year 2017.
On the subject of the video. Personally I couldn't give a monkeys what you or anyone else does or does not do with their watches. Or in fact anything else they own. You've paid for it or been gifted it or otherwise acquired the watch therefore its entirely your own decision what you do with it. I fail to understand what it has to do with anyone else. Unless you've received it as a gift then perhaps the person who gave you it might feel a bit miffed it you got rid of it. I don't know from where this flak you speak of is coming from but if I were you I'd either ignore it completely or tell the person to sling their hook as it's none of their business what you do with your possessions, watches definitely included.
I personally would not buy the Seiko Skx009 primarily because it lacks hacking and handwinding and these functions for me are very important. Also let's face it the watch is no great shakes anyway. When alls said and done it's just a cheap fairly ubiquitous entry level divers watch.
Anyway those are my own particular thoughts on the subject.
I'll say bye for now by reiterating my sentiment that I hope the New Year is a happy, peaceful and prosperous one for you and your family. Good luck James and good luck with the channel also. Take care bye for now.
Four years on……. The SKX has been discontinued. Prices have more than doubled, sometime even trebled. Don’t you wish you had kept it? You are a very silly billy aren’t you.😂
People who are concerned about being able to 'trust your opinion' should learn to trust their own judgement ABOUT your opinion, and then they wouldn't be worried about what you did with your own possessions. Opinions shouldn't be trusted - they should be assessed.
these days in the tech community, nvidia vs amd fanboy rivalry is really bad. you can watch jayztwocents or gamernexus video covering about it
I thought you were going to say ... I was using the funds towards the Nomos (or similar.) Even if untrue that explanation would be easily swallowed, and digested, by the entire community.
And it also would have been easier for me to do that 100%. I'd rather give my honest reasons for selling it... Regardless of ease to swallow by anyone, hope you understand :)
Great vid.
I think it was too much explanation: you do not like it that much anymore -> you sell it or put it in a drawer.
Glad you sold that watch....doesn't matter what it was...if YOU didn't appreciate it than it wasn't for you
If you can, don't get rid of your salute at the start. It's one of your signatures, like your 'Peace. Out' ending. I heard a dull pulsing background noise in this video. Not sure what that was. Yes, it was your watch, so it's yours to do with as you see fi No, I've never owned a Seiko SKX, but I've nothing against them, let alone people who like them. Here's the rub though; watches and cars are very personal. They speak of who we are, or at least who we think we are, and what message we want to covey. Moreover, watches are worn on us, as useful jewellery. When someone says negative things about a watch, or has influence as you do and sells one that lots of folk like, you cut directly into the personal understandings we have of ourselves. Watches, jewellery and cars are sumbols. Computers aren't. Symbols transmit meaning about us. Computers are tools to share knowledge and get work done. This is a big difference. Flags and family photos are symbols. Look at what happens when they're disrespected, rightly or wrongly. Religions are full of symbols and when those symbols are disrespected it called sacrilege, a crime, and even wars break out because of these things. Here endeth the lesson. Speak honestly, as you do about watches, but be fullly aware that for many people they're symbols rich in power, evoking passions, not just any old object. Keep going strong, and have a truly wonderful and blessed New Year, and your lovely family, too.
I have a simple equation to buying and selling watches, which may be a little EXPERIMENTAL if you know what I'm saying 😋. I have a two step system:
1. I buy the watches I like
2. Sell the watches I don't like or get tired of.
Whether it's Omega, Seiko, Invicta, or Daniel Wellington, their are plenty of reasons why people buy and sell watches, and in the end it comes down to either the fact that they love the watch for various reasons (aesthetics, craftsmanship, horological history, or utilitarian usage), or they buy them because a FP Journe wearing watch snob has informed them that "Your Stuhrling is a piece of shit" and recommends they save up for two decades for a " Journe or Tudor Black bay". Y'know, get the watches you love, this is where the spirit of owning a watch resides.
This rant was maybe a bit unrelated to your video lol but I got triggered when you talked about some of the comments you got for selling it. Related or not, still the same. And I'll add in, I have nothing against FP Journe. Just saying
So well said xD Enjoyed reading that!
This guy is SKXist !
I don't see why one would sell a watch thats only worth a few hundred quid.
Only a few hundred quid is alot of money to anyone on a limited budget and doesn't make it not worth selling i believe someone out there would want to buy a watch that isn't thousands of pounds . We all live in different worlds of wealth and we should remember that.
You will probably buy another one some time in the future.
10 minute video why you don't like anymore, big deal. So now the big question, for how much did you sold it eventually ? how much a secondhand Seiko worth these days ?
Those are NOT my Monkeys, and that is NOT my circus!
goes to tell it's a journey, a path. You'll recover with other pieces, just like with chicks ;)
great video james..
I just don't understand why you needed to explain the sale..it's your watch..and at the end of the day. your the only one who can decide what makes you happy..
I still have my 009..but trashed the bracelet for a seiko rubber strap..call me odd..lol
if the color scheme still calls to you and you want a different blue..check out the orient mako with blue dial and Pepsi bezel..another lovely watch..
in closing..no need to ever explain your actions james..keep up the great work..another congrats on amount of subscribers..hope the 1000 happens fast for you.
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Non! You'll live to regret it, you're reminding me too much of Thorpe.
And if that day comes I will be able to easily source another one :)
I respect Paul a lot so I take that as a compliment lol. But if you mean it otherwise that's fair, there are many great watch TH-camrs out there for you to watch, I don't have to be one :)
Non! Leave them alone, I'm unconcerned with what it is you like or not, these are your petty affairs. I'm hardly ever around in orbit of this channel, but I'm leaving a watchmen robot in place here, and if you continue to extend your reach into horological areas before you are ready, this channel of yours will be reduced to a burned-out cinder! ):
I owned an SKX009J a few months back. After I had it for a couple of weeks I decided that it wasn't for me so I sold it. Largely because of the exact reasons you had for selling yours. The blue was just not very blue (especially on the Japanese one), no hand winding just sucked, it wasn't that accurate, I think it has ugly hands and the case design is just boring, uninspiring and uninteresting.
Also I'm sorry but I don't buy into the whole "legendary status of the SKX".
So I put the money from my sold SKX towards a 2nd gen Monster and boy oh boy, now that's an awesome watch. Pretty much the same in terms of fit & finish but with a more unique and cool design, a better quality bracelet and the best fucking lume I've ever seen.
Aaaand I realised that this next part ended up as a rant about Seiko's supposedly superior to any Swiss watch's build quality... Sorry about that ^^
However I think both these watches are VERY over-hyped. I've now owned a SKX009j, a SRP307j and my I've handled my buddies SKX007k and they are great watches! I'd honestly still buy my monster if was priced 200€ higher than it is now, I love the design, the lume, that gorgeous brushed bezel...
BUT they are no Swiss pieces...
My Fortis and my fathers Eterna blows my monster away in terms of fit & finish. The action on the Monsters/SKX's bezel's just feel really weird, like a slow turning wheel that makes clicky noise at every minute marker. My Fortis bezel has 120 distinct clicks that I move the bezel around, the Monster/SKX is just kind of mushy with clicky noises. The Malaysian SKX has more defined clicks however but it feel very hollow and tinny.
The polished parts on the Monster/SKX looks way to white, it's hard to describe but they almost look chrome plated next to an Eterna's polished case. They're both supposed to use the same steel tho, I don't know, comparing them side to side the Monster almost looks like it was plated.
Then again my Monster was 240€, my Fortis was 1400€ and my fathers Eterna was 1700€, it's not a fair comparison but some people here on forums and youtube seem to genuinely believe that they're as good as expensive Swiss watches, they're not. There is no such thing as a free lunch.
Before some of you decide to kill me I do think Seiko makes great value watches, I would still recommend the Monster if it was 440€ instead of 240€. Tho maybe not 1600€.
Very well said and very fair :)
Seiko is for low income earners. Grand Seiko is the way to go.
I'm sorry for your life. Rich is not better than poor. Rolex is not seiko, and seiko is not Rolex. Having rolex doesn't make you more human than those who own seiko or anything less. That's my point of view and it's the truth. Love people and use things; the opposite never works.
great video. who the fuck cares what ppl think about selling ur own watch. good move selling the skx, its outdated. Seiko srp779 aka "turtle" is more up to date, hack & mw.
Pizza 🍕! 😂 😂
you will rebuy it again in 10 years.
Who cares what you did with a shakeo. Get yourself a Seagull Ocean Star
The gaming community is actually worse, people got bad at anyone who gave gta a bad review
You seem to be a nice chap....
Sell a few of your timepieces......invest in better background.....get rid of the horrendous looking cheap built furniture....invest in proper wood furniture......never hang a suit on the wall......I think you'd realise one day about the wallpaper too.......
The collection of watches does not agree with your surroundings unfortunately.
You no longer own an SKX. I can no longer trust your opinion. lol
dude besides watches what is wrong with your facial skin?
Big fuckin' mistake
AjaxForever Lol I'm sure I can find another one if I regret it down the round, it's just a watch not the end of the world ;)
itsKibble Talks Watches lol it's literally everywhere. I'm sure finding one will be very easy if you decide to get another one.
Get yourself a pocket knife and come join the knife community. None of this pretentious shit here. Nice video by the way
It's pronounced Tewdor not Toodor. Being British you should know better.
Coming from the kid who thinks the alpha seamaster homage is a great watch.
No time to listen to 11 minutes of hurt feelings. Wtf was the actual reason you sold it?
Because the SKX is a watch for grown-ups.