The Watch Thread - Part 15

[darkdevil]

what's the difference for skx007 between the 21 Jewels and the normal range. (except the fact that there is the wording 21 Jewels on the face dial)

 

[PingJun]

what's the difference for skx007 between the 21 Jewels and the normal range. (except the fact that there is the wording 21 Jewels on the face dial)

Not much difference.

It was said that SKX 007 with 21 Jewels is made in Japan.

Same for SKX009, SKX 013....

 

[DiCaprio]

Microbrand Wednesday

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[cyrenic]

Not much difference.

It was said that SKX 007 with 21 Jewels is made in Japan.

Same for SKX009, SKX 013....

If a watch that you can get for $250 can be made in Japan (with some old wizened craftsman whittling away at a block of metal no doubt), then I need some of what those people are smoking.

It’s the same watch, but J versions are for places with regulations (eg Middle East) that state that the source must be indicated. This is also why many J version Seikos have Arabic day wheel. Anything else is hype created by resellers and retailers to justify $30 to $50 premiums for people who want to believe.

I don’t think even JDM is made in Japan.. Assembled maybe.

 

[PingJun]

If a watch that you can get for $250 can be made in Japan (with some old wizened craftsman whittling away at a block of metal no doubt), then I need some of what those people are smoking.

It’s the same watch, but J versions are for places with regulations (eg Middle East) that state that the source must be indicated. This is also why many J version Seikos have Arabic day wheel. Anything else is hype created by resellers and retailers to justify $30 to $50 premiums for people who want to believe.

I don’t think even JDM is made in Japan.. Assembled maybe.

Actually, I managed to get SKX 009 J Version for $250.00 several years back.

Not sure whether it is really made in Japan, but it was worth the money.

The warranty was by the shop (K2 Watch), but I'm fine with it.

 

[cyrenic]

Actually, I managed to get SKX 009 J Version for $250.00 several years back.

Not sure whether it is really made in Japan, but it was worth the money.

The warranty was by the shop (K2 Watch), but I'm fine with it.

Erm yes I know you can get SKX J version at $250 hence my reference to the figure and Japanese craftsmen.

K version can get $200 or even $180.

Handled both before, dunno why people claim J version got difference. No difference except for the dial text pls.

 

[gaoxing84]

Erm yes I know you can get SKX J version at $250 hence my reference to the figure and Japanese craftsmen.

K version can get $200 or even $180.

Handled both before, dunno why people claim J version got difference. No difference except for the dial text pls.

Let them believe what they want to believe.
Made in Japan lor hahaha

Even now Swiss made also not 100% Swiss made
Moser ceo say one

 

[PingJun]

Erm yes I know you can get SKX J version at $250 hence my reference to the figure and Japanese craftsmen.

K version can get $200 or even $180.

Handled both before, dunno why people claim J version got difference. No difference except for the dial text pls.

Yes, agree that there's no difference between J or K version of SKX.

However, the watch SKX 013 has no K Version.

For me, I prefer the 21 Jewels written in the dial.
That's why I got the J version.

 

[cyrenic]

Yes, agree that there's no difference between J or K version of SKX.

However, the watch SKX 013 has no K Version.

For me, I prefer the 21 Jewels written in the dial.
That's why I got the J version.

Nothing wrong with that, if you like the extra text, it’s no different from paying premium for Ultraman shaped lume, limited edition or color scheme.

When you collect watches, utility and practicality have no place in this game, lol.

But I just find it odd that people will believe that Seiko would bother having special factories churning out SKX in Japan and a separate line elsewhere churning out K version. Why would any businessman do that, and still charge less than $300?

QC is more important than source for entry to mid range la. Some of the best watches in the sub $1,000 range are 100% made in China (e.g. HKED’s stuff is amazing), for example.

 

[darkdevil]

Thanks for the information guys! Shall go look around the stores and get the classic skx007!

 

[slow_mo]

It’s mid week!!! Hang in there... weekend is near!!

 

[gaoxing84]

Thanks for the information guys! Shall go look around the stores and get the classic skx007!

just go to k2 at katong shopping centre.

simple watch, no need go around.

 

[aurorama]

Patina-ed BB Bronze...

 

[joshua182]

“Blue collaring” a white watch!

 

[darkdevil]

just go to k2 at katong shopping centre.

simple watch, no need go around.

ok cool! sure will make it my first stop.

Gonna look around for another entry level watch with budget ~1k. any recommendation? already own a orient bambino

 

[cplusplus]

Hi guys, I'm new to watches and don't know much about them yet. Looking to buy an entry level one and after browsing the watches thread for a few days, decided that I'm going to get SNZF17.

However, many of you prefer the SKX007 although I like the SNZF17 more aesthetically. Why is the SKX007 better? And where can I get a SNZF17? Should I call ahead to ask for availability?

Thank you.

 

[gaoxing84]

ok cool! sure will make it my first stop.

Gonna look around for another entry level watch with budget ~1k. any recommendation? already own a orient bambino

there's alot of watches under 1k.

it depends what you're looking for.
dress, sports
then it breaks down again.

 

[gaoxing84]

[IG]https://i.imgur.com/lNklRgy_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium[/IMG]

“Blue collaring” a white watch!

the downplay of yourself is getting stale

sometimes less is more. just post a picture would suffice

we know how satki and how much a patek cost.

 

[gaoxing84]

Hi guys, I'm new to watches and don't know much about them yet. Looking to buy an entry level one and after browsing the watches thread for a few days, decided that I'm going to get SNZF17.

However, many of you prefer the SKX007 although I like the SNZF17 more aesthetically. Why is the SKX007 better? And where can I get a SNZF17? Should I call ahead to ask for availability?

Thank you.

google

 

[cplusplus]

google

Thank you.

Still prefer the SNZF17 though. Where is a good place to get them? K2, The Bencoolen(3D/Wins United) or online?

Any good recommendations of straps I can get too?