Watchlords

Since Seiko decided to discontinue the SKX007 and replace it with the Seiko 5 series, I thought it would be interesting to see where others are picking up the pieces. Here's a selection for your perusal.

Thoughts?

Deep Blue


San Martin


SteelDive


Heimdallr


Islander

And no doubt that all of these replacement versions have bezels that actually align.

Something I have yet to understand about Seiko is their absolutely insane attention to detail in the GS line vs their "fuck it" approach to a simple QC issue like the long flawed SKX bezel inserts.

Isn't like the insert issue on the SKX would have cost them to correct in production, they just didn't give a shit.

Want to buy a GS?
Fuck you, pay me.

Don't like the SKX insert?
Fuck you, pay me.

Won't buy a Seiko but like micros with our NH35?
Fuck you, pay me.

Islander would get my vote. So intriguing.

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 6:35pm

Islander would get my vote. So intriguing.

Same. And the owner will most definitely stand behind his product.

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 6:35pm

Islander would get my vote. So intriguing.

I do like Islander's version as well but at $300 why not spend the extra $35 and get the actual Seiko? I think I'd wait for a sale on the Islander but I do see one of their Diver's in my future this year.

Watch Noob wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 8:00pm

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 6:35pm

Islander would get my vote. So intriguing.

I do like Islander's version as well but at $300 why not spend the extra $35 and get the actual Seiko? I think I'd wait for a sale on the Islander but I do see one of their Diver's in my future this year.

You can find the Seiko for $335?

Sky Watches has it for US$307. And the 011 is US$295.

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 9:38pm

Watch Noob wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 8:00pm

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 7th 2021, 6:35pm

Islander would get my vote. So intriguing.

I do like Islander's version as well but at $300 why not spend the extra $35 and get the actual Seiko? I think I'd wait for a sale on the Islander but I do see one of their Diver's in my future this year.

You can find the Seiko for $335?

Amazon has the K version on rubber for $335 when I checked last night.

You can get 40% off of the Deep Blue with code DEEP

JAS1125 wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 6:13am

You can get 40% off of the Deep Blue with code DEEP

Seriously? That would make it $150? Worth a serious look, but I have something on the way that I'm sure some will frown upon but others like me will say fuck Seiko pricing and it's better quality Not a 007 however.

Watch Noob wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 8:53am

JAS1125 wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 6:13am

You can get 40% off of the Deep Blue with code DEEP

Seriously? That would make it $150? Worth a serious look, but I have something on the way that I'm sure some will frown upon but others like me will say fuck Seiko pricing and it's better quality Not a 007 however.

Yup...for their entire inventory..... Code BLUE works also I believe

Watch Noob wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 8:53am

JAS1125 wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 6:13am

You can get 40% off of the Deep Blue with code DEEP

Seriously? That would make it $150? Worth a serious look, but I have something on the way that I'm sure some will frown upon but others like me will say fuck Seiko pricing and it's better quality Not a 007 however.

An invicta faux diver?

koimaster wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 12:17pm

Watch Noob wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 8:53am

JAS1125 wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 6:13am

You can get 40% off of the Deep Blue with code DEEP

Seriously? That would make it $150? Worth a serious look, but I have something on the way that I'm sure some will frown upon but others like me will say fuck Seiko pricing and it's better quality Not a 007 however.

An invicta faux diver?

nope. I'll post it after I receive it and decide if it's worthy of a Lord peek and harassment.

I had bought a modded SKX007 and then I got the Islander. I gave the Seiko to my grandson; he loves the orange dial.

I've been happy with my Islander but yesterday I noticed one of the bracelet pins had come loose and was on the verge of falling out and being lost forever. Do you guys ever use a bit of Loctite blue on these things?

bbattle wrote: ↑

January 8th 2021, 4:52pm

I had bought a modded SKX007 and then I got the Islander. I gave the Seiko to my grandson; he loves the orange dial.

I've been happy with my Islander but yesterday I noticed one of the bracelet pins had come loose and was on the verge of falling out and being lost forever. Do you guys ever use a bit of Loctite blue on these things?

Most definitely sir, feel free to add a bit of loctite to the pins.
Side Story, I purchased a Orient Saturation Diver a few years back, mind you this was a $1300 watch and one of the pins gave loose on Day 2 of wearing it. My method of fixing was to put the bracelet in a box and buy a more robust bracelet.

I really like my Islander...

nimbleboy wrote: ↑

January 9th 2021, 3:57pm

I really like my Islander...

Photos and impressions would be awful nice.

nimbleboy wrote: ↑

January 9th 2021, 3:57pm

I really like my Islander...

Yes, we'd love to see some pic and your impressions on the Islander version

TemerityB wrote: ↑

January 9th 2021, 4:08pm

nimbleboy wrote: ↑

January 9th 2021, 3:57pm

I really like my Islander...

Photos and impressions would be awful nice.

Yes, please post photos and impressions.