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New Seiko SKX replacement released

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#1 ·
Haven't seen this yet here, but the day we've been waiting (or dreading) for has come.

What can be considered a direct replacement to the beloved Seiko SKX007/9 has been released, under the new reference SRPDx.


All 27 variants, featuring "4R36, with 24 jewels, optional manual-winding, a 41-hour power reserve and a hacking second hand."


Gotta say, some look quite nice...if you get past the new '5' logo and 'automatic' writing on the dial.










Images and info: https://monochrome-watches.com/the-2019-seiko-5-new-and-revamped/


More info: https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/5sports


Enjoy! :cool:
 
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#15 ·
So is Seiko merging the SKX and Seiko 5 Sports lines? The new watches definitely match more up with the latter than the former, except in case design. I'll never find myself deeper than about 3-4 meters (if I'm further down than that my watch will be the least of my concerns...), so the depth rating doesn't bother me in the least. I just wish Seiko would go back to some of its earliest "5" designs, when the number was on the case back and the dial was left cleaner. These new ones would be perfect with just Seiko and Automatic - the new 5 logo is more than a bit strange...
 
#19 ·
Thank The Stars, anything other than the XXXXX I kinda like the Superman S also and the Ability to Hand Wind and Hack makes this a Great bargain imho. If Diving is wanted there are many other Seiko's that have Screw-down Crowns-or higher Depth rating? Very Nice Choices. One for every TASTE. I wonder if the Black Day/date is available on any others than the V/N Blue Dialed?
Russell
 
#21 ·
Some of these are very nice.

I wonder how interchangeable the parts will be with SKX cases, so one could have the look of one of these and 200m water resistance. If the new ones truly don’t have a screw down crown, would have to sort that out, at least.

Smart move by Seiko making so many color ways. Should appeal very much to the modding community.

I especially like the off white version.

Any news on the Arnie reissue timing? I’m particularly excited about those.
 
#29 ·
No, it's not a "replacement", it's a "continuation in a lower line".

My guess is that Seiko wants to kill off the 7S26 movement. The SKX was always "too good" and made the Prospex lineup seem too expensive.

They open up a new market and at the same time remove a hindrance of going upmarket with their divers.
 
#35 ·
While I agree that this is not a ‘proper’ replacement to the SKX, I used the term ‘replacement’ because of the obvious general SKX stylistic familial traits - which no other model in current line up features - and in lieu of anything better, given all the talk in other threads before this official release, and rumors of its eventual demise.

Clearly this won’t be a replacement for ‘us’ owners and fans of the original SKX, but it’s obvious, and really hard to ignore, that this collection was built up on the back of that iconic model (even though their official literature never mentions that straight up).

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#36 ·
The SKX line has been discontinued, though plenty of stock remains. I need to grab an SKX007 before they disappear. Some vendors are out of stock already. I have noticed prices are on the rise for remaining SKX models.


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