Why I Bought ANOTHER SKX - And Why You Should Too! 

It now makes total sense as to why I am being tagged in watch pictures on Instagram, being added by people I don’t know on Facebook who are sending me messages telling me they’re subscribed to my channel and sending me pictures of watches! Hello my fellow Jody Musgrove!

Interesting. People used to buy them just to mod. Now they'll buy them to absolutely never mod!

I’m very happy with my SKX007 on the jubilee. It will never leave my collection

This watch is like the Honda Civic. Relatively inexpensive, performs well, runs forever, tons of mods for it, then you sell it....then want to buy one again...lol

Seiko's master plan is a $5000 sapphire crystal SKX limited edition reissue followed by a $1000 SKProspeX

Mate, 2020 has been a crazy year for all and a tough one for me. You’ve done an amazing job of keeping me and many others entertained through these weird times. Keep up the fantastic work. You’ve got no idea how much some of us appreciate your vids.

I bought my SKX007 three years ago for the holidays and it’s been my daily wear watch. Love it’s versatility, far from perfect watch. Might have paid $250 for it at the time

I think unmodded versions are going to become rare. It's like with old cars, if you want a stock one it's hard to find.

I have two new ones, boxed up, sitting in a corner of the cupboard. I'll be retiring on the profits in about 65 years.

Love this vid! I properly got into collecting like a year ago, and the SKX was one of the first pieces I wanted. I’ve been watching the prices spiking on them with horror. Finally picked up a second hand 007 for $300 Aussie just yesterday. Stoked!

I'm so glad I got a slightly used one in mint condition, which came with an new unused Strapcode Oyster bracelet for less than half of that price a year ago. Great video as usual, Jody and Happy New Year!

It’s still a mystery to me why they’d discontinue such a popular watch…

Bought a SKX007J earlier this month April 2024 first and now a SKX009J coming in mail in a few weeks. Now having owned and worn the 007J for a few times, I am in love with it and am completely happy to have it now in my possession.

Jody, THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO, it really touched my heart. I'm the guy from Zelos group with the beautiful, but badly adjusted green Willard. Yes, the SKX is great and I've got 2. One is standard out of the box and one with NH36, sapphire, Strapcode Angus :-) . I have or had everything, from Vostok to Daytona, but 2 watches will remain: my SKX 009 and my Kermit. I'm looking out for your next video, have a nice save and healthy 2021. Kindest regards, Uwe

I am right now wearing the gorgeous SEIKO SKX009 PEPSI dial with the original jubilee bracelet & completely loving it !!!

My first automatic watch I bought 3 years ago, it was an SKX, mostly based on your recommendations, (I have not been disappointed). Then an SNA411, then a Vostok... Love the channel, the content and my SKX... 😁

Jody , happy new year to you and thank you for all your generosity and superb work all year. I feel like I spent it with you!

My story is similar to yours. I've had many in the past, but this month ended up buying an SKX009J on a rubber strap. We human beings always prefer what is hard to get.

I had Seiko SKX007. But i gave it to my father as a gift. He is very happy. I bought for myself Citizen NY0040 Promaster. And I am happy. Its built like a tank!

Happy New Year! The second proper watch I bought for myself was a SKX back in 2009 in Bangkok. I have since bought two more! All of them are modded differently.

The gateway drug watch.. The 009 is my personal favourite. I got it and all hell broke loose. I now have a bunch of divers but my 009 is still my beater and it always will be!

Had the SKX 007J and it was a ‘lume saber’!! Have moved on and now own the Seiko Arnie and the Seiko Irish Coffee limited edition.

Good decision and pickup. I’ve got a stock SKX007 (as well as a SXK009) in my collection and it will stay original. I enjoy wearing it this way. Nice video. 👍

Hey Jody, have a look at a circular brushed steel bezel insert for the 009, and stay with flat sapphire, less flecto.

I love the skx design! I just wish it came with the better movement, sapphire crystal, and a nice lumed bezel. I think I’m going for a Long Island watch version where the mods are already in place. Great video as always!!!

Jody, a totally mad video. Given the truly strange 2020, your madness is well received. Thanks, mate.

If you haven’t got your one, get one while you still can along with any SARB 033/035 you can get your grubby mits on - happy new year x

I will never sell my SKX009, it was one of my first auto, it's a relevant piece, it's iconic, and it's....mmmMMMMINEE! MY PRECIOUSSS!

Great video! As a matter of fact, I picked up a 009 (on a jubilee) last summer for about USD 276 at CW, still expensive considering what it is but I thought I could not get a better deal. Now you provided more evidence to that effect!

Thanks for the advise Jody. As always I love your videos. Happy new year and carry on. Cheers 🍻

Always love your videos Jody! Thank you for another GREAT one. Happy New Year!

I'm relieved to hear that you have also bought your SKX007J1 at the same price and seller as I have after I've read some awful reviews of Creation Watches.. Im expecting to receive mine in 5 very long days. I can't wait!! Cheers

You know how to get me spending money 😂 I now have several Casio and a Vostok Amphibia (just one so far....) thanks to your vids! Whilst we’re talking about thanks, just want to say a big thank your for all your content you’ve put out this year! I hope 2021 is an absolute belter for you!

found your show other day....great stuff.keep it up,the reviews are real world for guys like me at my price point.have liked and subcribed.

You inspired me to throw on my good old 7J, and on the stock rubber no less. Has the sturdy charm of an old tire swing.

I bought a new 009 the other day! Absolutely love it! Class watch and one is like to keep for ever ❤️

Feedback loop is an excellent description of the modern influencer based economy! I'm working on a low- sarcasm comment that doesn't include lemmings or sheep...

I would try a blue sapphire bezel on the 009 to bring out the navy dial... If you don't like the pepsi look

I would love one for nostalgia purposes. But $300 can buy you a great watch nowadays. I'll just have to refer back to your videos when I miss it! lol

I got my 007 J model on the rubber from the same place a few years ago, left it totally unmolested, I think the J version only came on the rubber but I’m not sure, instead of modding an 013 I’ll get a 38mm islander for sure! Great video as always Jody!

there is still the citizen ny0040. certified, 200$ range, japanese panty markers included. bought mine way after the skx and actually prefer it.

Never had one. Certainly don't want one at that price.

Happy New Year Jodie: Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them very much...

I bought my 7548-7000 quartz in Sydney 1985. From memory they didn't have any automatics in the store at the time, so I purchased the quartz. Still goes like a dream. Never been serviced, just battery changes. I love it because it was the first watch I bought. I've always loved Seiko watches. Love your channel.

A video on the SKX is always welcome 😀. Happy New Year, Jody!

I love how the intro is getting louder and more enthusiastic each time!

Picked up an skx009j this summer before they were gone as I’d given my 2001 sxk007k to my brother.👍

I was about to sell my skx007 and 009...not anymore though after watching this video. Will keep in my collection abit longer and who knows, maybe they will end up staying in my collection forever

Well, thanks for that, just picked up a J model from Creation Watches after seeing this. This makes number 3 in my collection.

Another enjoyable and informative review.maybe you may cover the ownership costs , servicing on common movements eg seiko , Swiss and approximately how long, eg 5 ,10 years would be interesting.

Like you I got rid of the rubber strap immediately and bought the Seiko bracelet but was bitterly disappointed with how cheap it feels. Uncle Seiko make an amazing curved waffle strap which will be staying on my SKX for the rest of it’s life

I'm still beyond happy that I was able to get my SKX013 from creation watches for $170 in December of '18. The prices are absurd now! That being said, it's a timeless series :)

And I just bought a Seiko Presage SRPF41J1 a couple of days ago, now seeing the SKX again, I'm thinking of getting one as well even if I already have the Turtle.

I had and modded over a dozen SKXs a few years back (the 171 dial is my favorite). I gave them all up when I got a Spork (SRP043K). Since then, my Orient Mako II USA with the white dial fits the bill.

I bought my Turtle J a few years ago as it was on sale and not much more than the SKX, but the SKX has such a wonderful face that it's faults seem to melt away. I will get one at some point.

SKX's are like chocolate chip cookies... one is NEVER enough! Happy modding.

I bought a green King Turtle back in October for $375 and I really love it. Haven't seen it at price since. I also added a Strapcode Super Engineer II.

Always been of two minds about the SKX. I appreciate its appearance but could never wrap my head around its outdated movement. And while I understand that it has a lively modding community (of which you are exemplary) I would just rather start with a watch I didn’t think need so much to start with. But I understand its popularity and how it has been a catalyst for so many in our hobby. Cheers and Happy 2021 mate!

I have two, first bought in 2012, second when I heard a rumour they were going to discontinue it. One lives in my dive bag as a back up as I won’t dive relying on just an electronic dive computer. The other is mainly worn when travelling to somewhat “iffy” countries, both on the rubber strap, which I find really comfortable. Day to day is a 39mm Explorer or 43.5mm Planet Ocean, and both the SKX are as accurate as the 2 hugely expensive watches.

Such a awesome seiko watch. Iv noticed they have really gone up in price. It doesn't surprise me it's a iconic watch.

I just bought mine mid december 2020 at a very reasonable price from creation watches ;-) I also bought the J-model.

My first SKX was a 009 bought new. Then I saw the 007, sold the 009 and got a great deal on a 007 from the bay like new with box and papers. Regulated the 007 and today it keeps fantastic time gaining only a few seconds a week after more than 15 years. The watch is a legend, but there's a lot of competition now.

Watching this with my SKX009J and feeling good about it. I got mine in 2017 and enjoy on on the Strapcode super jubilee. However, if I were looking today, I would go to Long Island watch and get and Islander. They’re basically SKX-like but with upgraded movement, bracelet and sapphire glass.

If you are looking for an SKX to mod I would recommend looking at the Islanders from Long Island Watch. They are what I would call already modified SKXs with sapphire bezels, sapphire crystals, hacking and hand winding movements, and solid ending bracelets. Not to mention a fantastic assortment of colors.

I don't really get why people mod those. The appeal of it back in the 90s was it was like a stripped down to just an engine with seats Honda Civic. It's purity of function is what makes it cool.

Lol I got the Seiko SKX013 for Christmas from my wife (after, ahem, strong encouragement). I wanted one before they became too expensive or disappeared altogether.

I'd swap the original insert back. The two tone bezel is an iconic look. I was wearing it a little over a year ago and someone completely random can shouted at me at a restaurant "is that an SKX?" It will grow on you.

I was late to the SKX party and didn’t fancy the prices on eBay for a secondhand piece. But after watching this video and after a bit of umming and ahing I finally caved and ordered a SKX007J from Creation Watches and I’m so glad I did! I did pay over the odds of course and the tax and import charges on top of that stung a bit but on the plus side I got a new stock SKX (mines a 2018 if I’m reading the date right) and I’m totally happy with my purchase (misaligned chapter ring and all 😂). Given the on paper dimensions I always expected a much “bigger” watch but the SKX is just so wearable. All the cliches you hear about the short lug to lug making a huge difference to the on wrist feel and presence are totally true! I actually thought they’d sent me an 013 by mistake initially! I’m really happy with mine and grateful to Jody for giving me the push I needed to finally pick one up.

That mod with the Squale handset looked fantastic!

Hey Jodi, loved the video! If you’re looking for a recommendation for a watch, try the Casio AEQ-100. Ani-digi module with all the right features, 100 meters of water resistance, and at a cost of only $22 US. What’s not to love?

love your modded 013, great review .. would be looking for it before the 007

While I never felt drawn in, keeping one at factory spec does seem a lovely totem to this recent era of the hobby Digesting that multi-year avalanche of SKX videos did influence my purchase of a Citizen NY0040 though. Same, same but different?

I remember in the early 2000s when new SKXs were selling for around US$120. Bought my first two (173 and 007) used on Ebay in about '04. One was about $75, the other was $57. My first new one was $99 shipped...on the bracelet! Man, these things used to be CHEEEEAP. Those days are loooooong gone. But I think over the years I have acquired one of each (007, 007J, 009, 009J, A35, 011J, very rare 011K, 173), so I am set.

I never would have sold that modded one that watch was a beast. I would love to make one just like it

I did a similar thing. I'd had an SKX007 years ago, but never really bonded with it. I wore it on the nasty plasticky strap. I eventually sold it on. I bought an SKX009 earlier this year and it came on the OEM jubilee. I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort of the bracelet. I then ordered and SKX007 and put it on a jubilee too. I think both will stay in my collection long-term now that they're discontinued.

Had a couple over the years(one stock, one modded) , traded up to Turtle as soon as they came out (a much better watch in every way imho) & replaced that for a new 6r35 Sumo for Xmas 😍👏🏻 Can't say I feel any nostalgic affection for the SKX's, but clearly those old Seikos planted the seeds.. Cheers mate 🌊👍🏻👍🏻.

Happy new year 2021 Thanks for all the videos cheers 🇸🇬fans Singapore

I bought one SKX 009J from ebay brand new for 269€ in 2020 and the cool thing is that looking to the serial number it seems to be that the watch was made in the last month of manufacture date in 2019 before they discontinued it. That's a nice thing.👌

I knew there was a reason I was still awake at 3am.

I missed the boat by a day. Creation had a 15% Christmas discount on the SKX making it superb value.

Jody, so until this last video I managed to amass a watch collection of over 100 pieces (I never sell/flip what I buy, feel like I don't know how! for some reason) without ever being tempted to buy a Seiko SKX (bad experiences with the 7S26 movements). But alas, after watching your video I finally decided I was doing myself a disservice to not at least experience one and found an SKX009 new-in-box, for about $250.00USD from a dealer in Singapore on one of those terrible rubber straps (a new strap is on order from Uncle Seiko). To my surprise, I can finally see what all the fuss is about! So far, I honestly love the watch and astonishingly to me, the movement is running within about 5-10 seconds of atomic time a day (my last 7S26 was more like 40 seconds off/day). To get around the hacking I just let it run down and wait for the atomic clock to match with the seconds on the watch and just before that happens, do the "Seiko shuffle" to get the second hand moving at the exact time. Damn you, like I needed yet another watch I didn't need!

modding a stock skx is akin to sacrilege and nothing a mod does will ever outdo just how cool the original is. you at least got a j model and nothing beats made in japan on the dial. $400 to $500 aud is still great buying for a classic seiko. enjoyed the video as usual. cheers and all the best for 021 :)

The 007 j is a classic. Congrats!

Those inserts for the 009 you have are counterfeit Jody. You can tell by the lume pip and that Seiko has never sold OEM inserts as a replaceable part. The Seiko lume pip is actually Lumibrite enclosed in a little Hardlex capsule and designed to fit into the rear of the insert. They crank them out by the hundreds in the Philippines which is Feiko Frankenwatch Central for the SKX. You could try and pick up a genuine insert from Dagaz or buy a whole bezel with the insert already installed from Watch Parts Plaza, Watch Material, Cousins UK, or even eBay.

Love the channel . i purchased a SKX and few other Seikos , could you review the Seiko SKA7 89P1 and the Seiko SNE393P2 Solar ?

I purchased my first SKX in 2000, it is the North American 173 version. Been serviced once. A few years ago I purchased a new old stock 173, (I just like the dial face better than the 007.). As old as I am, I figure I’m now set for the rest of my life 😆👍.

Bleach one of the Pepsi bezels you have!! I bleached my 007 black bezel and it gave me an amazing gray color and a slightly vintagey feel to it. I think I'm going to do it to my 009 too

I'd go with Citizen Promaster instead (either Eco or automatic) of SKX. No misaligned bezels and better QC.

the Japan model SKX was never available on a bracelet, it was always on the rubber strap. Only the K models had the choice of the two strap options. Bought my 007J in 2004 and I'm very pleased that I did then! Still my favourite watch despite now having a lovely Omega Seamaster and many many others!

Yep still love my 007 totally unmodified. Still hanker after an NH35 with a sapphire Crystal and perhaps a lumed bezel, however just resizing a bracelet or changing a strap is my limit. Therefore where is best to pick up one? Or do the modders want one supplied etc. etc. By the way loved that mod you did Jody, I would of loved that one but think I might of had to join a queue! 😄

The value going forward will be for near mint unmolested models. A mate of mine buys sporty cars that are popular with the modding crowd. He drives and enjoys them but keeps them totally stock. 5-10 years later when he comes to sell, he literally has people asking him to name his price as they all want one that's totally stock and hasn't been screwed up.

I sold my SKX007J1 for an SKX399 in a very acceptable condition and haven't looked back since. An SKX is really a must-have.

Love my cheesy 009! I was thinking about buying another cadisen but not the c1032 but a different model with the nh36 and sapphire crystal. Do you think they are bulit just as well? I figured they all come from the same factory. Right? Have a good New Year! Cheers

Great review👍, I have a SKX013, it's a great watch and never off my wrist..😊

Nice vid! I bought a 013 and really like it. Only thing I don't like is the high polish bezel. Looking for brushed/blasted coin edge. Can find loads for 007 but none for 013.😩

I am happy to have a 009 in the collection.

Pick my 007 up the day after they announced they were discontinued for $250 which I think was perfect timing it is unused and kept as a safe queen

I have a stock SKX009 on stock jubilee bracelet and also an original Mint SKX173 and love them both !

Same, I have my 009j, unmolested and un modified , I threw out that garbage rubber band. I feel like even with some scratches I can always sell for a bargain. Or swap out the movement with my Hulkkx

I picked up an SKX009J and an 013k this summer, I really like the 009, it gets a lot of wrist time, wearing it right now in fact on navy blue NATO.