When was the Seiko SKX013 discontinued?
Seiko discontinued the SKX line in 2018. And though you can still find new ones, scarcity has led to significant price increases, especially for the SKX013. And today a lot of great alternatives to the SKX are available, including some more modern offerings from Seiko.
How big is the Seiko SKX013?
37 mm
Case diameter: 37 mm. Lug width: 20 mm. Lug-to-lug length: 43 mm.
Is Seiko SKX013 ISO certified?
The Seiko SKX013. Let’s talk for a second about the value proposition of this watch: it’s unmatchable. You can wear this watch in casual and business environments no problem. And being an ISO-certified diver, it can be used for actual diving without a problem.
What did Seiko replace the Skx with?
The most certain improvement in the new Seiko 5 line is the use of a further modern Seiko movement. The 4R36 automatic is ‘generations apart’ from the previous calibers 7S26 and 7S36, adorning the insides of the previous Seiko 5 and SKX watches.
Does Seiko still make SKX?
The Seiko SKX009 & SKX007 are some of the most popular dive watches in the world. Widely recognized as one of the best affordable automatic dive watches on the market, the Seiko SKX had a near cult-like following. That is… Before their production were officially discontinued in 2019.
What movement is in Seiko SKX013?
Movement Like the other SKX watches, the Seiko SKX013 uses an automatic calibre called the 7S26 movement. This is one of the most popular automatic watch movements by the brand and is well-loved by fans. You can even see a lot of success stories saying that this movement lasted them 20 years without any maintenance.
Will SKX013 SKX007 dial fit?
All our dials and hands will fit both the SKX007 and SKX013 as they share the same workhorse 7s26 movement. You can even supercharge your watch movement by upgrading them to a Seiko NH36A that comes with hacking and hand-winding features!
Why do people love SKX?
They’re Durable and ISO-certified As we mentioned earlier, they’re ISO-certified dive watches . This means they were subjected to 25% more depth pressure than they’re rating. At 200m water resistance, SKX watches can actually survive the pressures at 250m deep. That’s a durable watch !
Is Strapcode from China?
Nowadays, the company headquarters are located in Southern part of Hong King, close to the beach and facing a beautiful mountain view.
Why was the Skx discontinued?
As well, the movement couldn’t be wound by hand, and one could not stop its second hand to set the time to the second accurate. Probably because of these reasons, and because the SKX wasn’t ISO 6425-certified (I guess), Seiko meant to stop production and focus on diver’s watches with higher overall standards.
What is the replacement of Seiko SKX?
My #1 pick for the best modern Seiko SKX replacement is the Orient Kamasu. Like Seiko, Orient is a reputable Japanese brand that is known for making great quality, highly affordable watches. Like the Seiko SKX, the Kamasu’s automatic movement is made in-house, and is very well made.
Has the Seiko SKX been discontinued?
Discontinued & Inflated Prices In 2019, Seiko officially announced the discontinuation of the Seiko SKX. This means they’re harder to find, and even when you do find one, its price is going to be heavily inflated.
Are all Seiko dials interchangeable?
That’s how it is with Seiko watches. They’re modularly designed so that dials, hands, and movements are often interchangeable.
Are Seiko bezels interchangeable?
Compatible Parts All of our bezels are interchangeble with Seiko SKX and SRPD bezels. One point of note though: the bezel insert must be changed in tandem with its bezel, i.e. you can apply our bezel insert along with our bezel onto a Seiko, but you cannot apply our bezel insert to a Seiko bezel.
What is the best Seiko SKX?
My #1 pick for the best modern Seiko SKX replacement is the Orient Kamasu. Like Seiko, Orient is a reputable Japanese brand that is known for making great quality, highly affordable watches.
Where is Strapcode made?