Trying another diver

Hi All

Just borrowed a SKX007 for a bit.

Been rather impressed with it. Not as big as I thought it might be - had worried that it might be a little to large. The only thing I would say is that on a bracelet it feels really heavy- probably not help by the lose fit - but wasn't going to change it as not my watch. Had a very definitel heft - which not sure I'd get used to. So think it'd have to migrate on to a strap of some sort.

Didn't feel as large as a turtle- though that might be my poor recall. Though have to say the PADI turtle dial is wonderful & may still win out. There is also a Pepsi dial of this to think about too. Not forgetting the Alpinist - yes I know it's not a true dive watch ;-).

So more options to consider- which is always good. I suspect it won't be a quick process as I enjoy considering my options even at the price level.

Cheers

JML

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Great value for money !

By: bimbeano : April 25th, 2017-02:44

I like the Pepsi dial a lot more, especially with this bracelet: And then there's the price ... The only thing that bothers me about the SKX007/009 is the movement. I haven't had a lot of great experiences with it. Most of them died after a couple of year...

They both look great

By: jml_watches : April 25th, 2017-13:18

Yeah you're right on price - still doesn't help on making a decision! Pepsi dial looks great. It's only going to be an occasional watch - so think longevity should be fine. Got a seiko 5 with the same movement that's probably 10 years old & had no issues....

SRP 229 Baby Tuna

By: bimbeano : April 26th, 2017-12:02

4R36 is automatic and manual wind. Pull out the crown and the secondhand stops. It's also supposed to be more robust and precise. I think it's the same movement as the new turtle's. Cheers, filip

Thanks for that - helps to put it in context a bit more. [nt]

By: jml_watches : April 26th, 2017-13:17

Bim - my buddies don't break their Seikos

By: cazalea : April 28th, 2017-13:26

and they fight fires and arrest criminals. What are you doing that is so violent? Oh, I forget. Start fires and outdrive policemen, right? Cazalea

Indeed ....

By: bimbeano : April 30th, 2017-12:10

.. and when the police gets too close i throw a Seiko at them ;-)

That explains the problems with the movements -after a couple years they died (when you threw them at the police) [nt]

By: cazalea : April 30th, 2017-15:02

Funny thing about the size of the SKX007 vs the SRPA21 PADI

By: NT931 : April 25th, 2017-07:06

Given my scrawny 15.3" wrists, I tried the 007, the 009 and the PADI at the shop, and despite the PADI having the bigger case, the SKX007/9 felt bigger and wore bigger than the PADI! Somehow the PADI fit better on my wrist, perhaps due to the shape and ho...

Thanks

By: jml_watches : April 25th, 2017-13:23

Certainly something to think about. Problem in UK is shops having both and being to try them both on at the same time & then being able to have a think about it. Good that we can get them - but I find virtual shopping for watches really difficult. Which w...

I can only speak for the PADI...

By: KMII : April 26th, 2017-11:34

And say it's great. Fits even on my chicken wrist Have to say it's nicer on a strap for me though, as I find it a tad heavy otherwise. Whatever you choose it should be fine

Thanks - you're right it's difficult to choose a bad Seiko [nt]

By: jml_watches : April 26th, 2017-13:16