As we all know SKX line of watches have been discontinued for some time ago, recently i have been contemplating whether or not I should be getting SKX013 (in which i prefer over the SKX007) or the SRPD55K1 (successor of the SKX007) which has the upgraded movement (4r36), exhibition case back, better finishing and polishing. From the sources that i can find, market price for brand new (old stock) SKX013's will set me back around rm1.3-1.4k. And SRPD55K's are going for around rm800 (almost half) these days. What are your take on this? Would you still be getting the SKX013 due to it being an all time classic (which is also ISO certified unlike the newer models), or would you go for the newer model because you don't think SKX013 are worth spending rm1.3-1.4k on nowadays?

For me, I dont really know man, in terms of SKX i think anything over rm800 is not worth getting for, yes it is reliable as ever however the specs are frankly, outdated in today's standards, 7s movement which is non-hacking and non-handwinding, however the watch along with the 007 and 009's have such a cult following in the watch community, because "Its a SKX bro".

In terms of the SRPD55K, you can see that Seiko has carry forward the old designs into the current line of Seiko 5 diver models. Almost every aspect of the watch has been updated and refined (finishing, winding and hacking movement, display case back), however the watch community has been constantly bashing on this watch because it lacks character. It is not ISO certified, only 100m WR instead of 200. These are often regarded as fashion watches that looks like dive watches.

So what's your verdict? Would you bite the bullet and get the overpriced though classic SKX013 or SRPD55K which is almost half the price of the former watch? Do you think the SKX's will appreciate overtime just like the SARB's? Or will they retain in value or drop?

Bought the SRP777 Turtle in the end! Got it at about 1.0k from Shoppee seller after cashback. Tempted by Pepsi (SRP779), PADI (SRPA21) and Gold (SRP775) but chose the black one as I think it is the most versatile and classic. First automatic too.





The reference number for the one I bought is actually SRPE93K1 as it has "Divers Watch 200M" instead of "Air Divers 200M" at the caseback due to an update to ISO regulation. The original SP77x series should have been phased out by now.

Any strap seller to be recommended?

Custom leather?

Any strap seller to be recommended?

At last, I got my wishlist Seiko with day date & the word, "PADI" on my hand!

Hi seiko gurus! Interested in getting into the watch world and decided to get a Seiko 5 Sports (4R36) as my entry drug. Is there any shops that are recommended? Only shop I've checked is citychain

thinking of re-adding Seiko into my collection.
I am torn between the King Seiko SDKA001 and the SLA043.
Love the simplicity of the king Seiko but I'm also a dive watch addict.. anybody had the chance to handle both before to give an impression?

Mind to share the reasoning on why one model have two different numbering?

Etc. the Seiko Presage SARW055 / SPB161J1.

Mind to share the reasoning on why one model have two different numbering?

Etc. the Seiko Presage SARW055 / SPB161J1.

One is Japan Model and another is International Model hence the difference reference number.

Japan model basically at the dial will stated Made in Japan

Noted, I've read some where that Japan made is more accurate than the one made from their subsidiary which is China, Malaysia & Singapore?

And does Japan model come with international warranty?

Tho I can't say I'm a guru, I think CityChain would be a good enough shop, since a lot of their store are listed as Authorized Distributor of Seiko in Malaysia.
But if you live close to Midvalley or Sunway, there's no harm in checking out Seiko's own shop there.
I personally would go for the King Seiko for its historical value. But I haven't had a chance to see both of them IRL, so..
My guess would be the market they're selling for. I'd guess that SARW-055 is for domestic Japan market and SPB161J1 is for foreign market.
Probably for Seiko to see which market likes the product more? At least, that's gonna be my assumption for now.