Echi
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SKX009
Arguably iconic. Not the best out there from any perspective including price. Spotty QC. My 07 screws down more confidently than my 09 for example, both being “Japan” examples. Doesn’t hack. Can’t wind it.
But I love it. I wear it most days alternating it with the 07. Can’t explain it. I stare at it intently every single time. Inexplicably beautiful on the wrist. How can something so “cheap” give that much pleasure?
After having the SKX on my wrist, it has kinda extinguished my interest in higher priced Seiko variants which include the GS. Notwithstanding vintage, I think the entry level variants embody what Seiko is all about to be honest. It’s where it packs the most punch. 
Best, Echi
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SKX009
Arguably iconic. Not the best out there from any perspective including price. Spotty QC. My 07 screws down more confidently than my 09 for example, both being “Japan” examples. Doesn’t hack. Can’t wind it. But I love it. I wear it most days alternating it...
Very nice watch. Wonderful picture.
Tool watch par excelance. Great for roughing it up. Given my Seiko Diver's to my son in college. His enjoying it immensely. Tfs. Handsome watch. 😉 Geross 👍
Thanks! Wish I had one when I was in college!
But they didn't have the SKX007 / 9 then Echi
Beautiful and a Great Picture too
Been looking at getting an 009. Any idea if there's a Seiko steel bracelet available for it?
Are you referring to the jubilee bracelet?
Should be available online through sites like strapcode, Amazon, longislandwatch. Or your local Seiko or watch store.
No, I was hoping for an Oyster type...
But, I see now that it's available from Strap Code. Thank you!
The skx009k is available on a bracelet..
The 009J (mine) is available only with a rubber strap.
"How can something so “cheap” give that much pleasure"?
Knew a girl in college who fit that description.