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m84 · 08-07-2019, 11:28 AM

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-2...-and-revamped/

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

Enjoy!

Reflex · 08-07-2019, 11:47 AM

Rather nice. The Superman-like 5 on the dial is an improvement on the infamous X imo. Price seems reasonable too. They should sell well.

Thanks for the share

bigbluekyle · 08-07-2019, 11:49 AM

I always thought the Seiko X logo was bad....but the 5 logo is truly frightening. It scares me

**TheTigerUK** · 08-07-2019, 11:53 AM

I think they will be a very big seller and theres quite a large selection of them.

7s26b · 08-07-2019, 11:53 AM

I Like the applique Seiko badge, the dial colours and black day/date on some- but hate the bezel inserts, and that poxy '5' carbuncle.

bigbluekyle · 08-07-2019, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7s26b

I Like the applique Seiko badge, the dial colours and black day/date on some- but hate the bezel inserts, and that poxy '5' carbuncle.

I had to look up definitions for both poxy and carbuncle

downtownfish · 08-07-2019, 01:50 PM

How did they get down to 10 bar depth rating?

Thesharkman · 08-07-2019, 02:08 PM

good to get as beaters. i don't know how anyone could tell the time w/ any of the street style variations. as john said, they will sell a boatload of them.

<* shark >>><

bradurani · 08-07-2019, 02:46 PM

Ok, who will be the first of you to collect ALL of them. Also, anyone wanna buy an SKX?

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chenpofu · 08-07-2019, 04:16 PM

I like the orange one, but the hands on that look pink?!

downtownfish · 08-07-2019, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenpofu

I like the orange one, but the hands on that look pink?!

You are correct. It’s a common Seiko thing to screw up one piece bad enough that you don’t want to buy it. Lol

07surf · 08-07-2019, 04:25 PM

No screw down crown. Look forward to hearing how well they keep the water out for those who get in the ocean and pool a lot. I would like a slimmed down solar version with 200M screw down crown in the same dial/bezel configuration choices.

toxicavenger · 08-07-2019, 04:38 PM

I don't believe this is replacing the SKX.

nzwatchdoctor · 08-07-2019, 04:47 PM

Nice Colnago

Was the S tired and needed a lie down?!

funkag · 08-07-2019, 05:25 PM

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...

borgsauce · 08-07-2019, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkag

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...

I think the SKX has always been informally a part of the 5 series. They almost always seem fitted with a Seiko 5 tag at the store.

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**TheTigerUK** · 08-07-2019, 06:20 PM

I keep trying not to like the new "5" and failing, reminds me of Superman, its a bird, its a plane no its Superman, loved it when I was a kid in the 50s

squamish5 · 08-07-2019, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTigerUK

I keep trying not to like the new "5" and failing, reminds me of Superman, its a bird, its a plane no its Superman, loved it when I was a kid in the 50s

Kind of like a sleeping Superman logo really...

seikozen · 08-07-2019, 06:44 PM

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

GuyJ · 08-07-2019, 07:14 PM

Hmmm.

Hmmmmm

OutaTime · 08-07-2019, 10:24 PM

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.

twall3 · 08-07-2019, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downtownfish

How did they get down to 10 bar depth rating?

Not sure whether the crown screws down or not, but the see-through caseback has to be a part of it

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DonJ53 · 08-08-2019, 01:17 AM

Will there be J & K versions ?

fallacyfrog · 08-08-2019, 02:41 AM

Not really into the new '5' logo but maybe because we've been used to the old '5' being around for so long. Come to think of it, the old '5' shield design has been around for more than 5 decades no?

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pollyc · 08-08-2019, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuyJ

Hmmm.

Hmmmmm

Likewise

08-07-2019, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
m84 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: LX-PT Posts: 237 Points: 3 (+)	New Seiko SKX replacement released 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-2...-and-revamped/ More info: https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/5sports Enjoy!

08-07-2019, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheTigerUK Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 27,703 Points: 594 (+)	I think they will be a very big seller and theres quite a large selection of them. __________________ www.TheTigerUK.com It's nothing to do with what you need it's what you want !!

08-07-2019, 11:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
7s26b Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,251 Points: 36 (+)	I Like the applique Seiko badge, the dial colours and black day/date on some- but hate the bezel inserts, and that poxy '5' carbuncle. __________________ A baby sardine saw it's first submarine - it was scared and watched through a peephole. Oh come,come,come, said the sardine's mum - it's only a tinful of people. (S.Milligan)

08-07-2019, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
bradurani Poet Laureate Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 584 Points: 53 (+)	Ok, who will be the first of you to collect ALL of them. Also, anyone wanna buy an SKX? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana

08-07-2019, 04:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
nzwatchdoctor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 3,095 Points: 48 (+)	Nice Colnago Was the S tired and needed a lie down?! __________________ Paul ;-)

08-07-2019, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reflex Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Cape Town Posts: 4,893 Points: 88 (+)	Rather nice. The Superman-like 5 on the dial is an improvement on the infamous X imo. Price seems reasonable too. They should sell well. Thanks for the share

08-07-2019, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigbluekyle Special Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: I am a Russian Troll :) Posts: 2,034 Points: 88 (+)	I always thought the Seiko X logo was bad....but the 5 logo is truly frightening. It scares me

08-07-2019, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
downtownfish Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 683 Points: 14 (+)	How did they get down to 10 bar depth rating?

08-07-2019, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Thesharkman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: city by the bay Posts: 1,538 Points: 44 (+)	good to get as beaters. i don't know how anyone could tell the time w/ any of the street style variations. as john said, they will sell a boatload of them. <* shark >>><

08-07-2019, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
07surf Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 85 Points: 421 (+)	No screw down crown. Look forward to hearing how well they keep the water out for those who get in the ocean and pool a lot. I would like a slimmed down solar version with 200M screw down crown in the same dial/bezel configuration choices.

08-07-2019, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
toxicavenger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 488 Points: 9 (+)	I don't believe this is replacing the SKX.

08-07-2019, 05:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
funkag Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 35 Points: 1 (+)	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...

08-07-2019, 06:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
TheTigerUK Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 27,703 Points: 594 (+)	I keep trying not to like the new "5" and failing, reminds me of Superman, its a bird, its a plane no its Superman, loved it when I was a kid in the 50s __________________ www.TheTigerUK.com It's nothing to do with what you need it's what you want !!

08-07-2019, 06:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
seikozen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Santa barbara CA> Posts: 1,939 Points: 62 (+)	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 __________________ "What man is a Man, that does not make this a Better world" "Kingdom of Heaven"

08-07-2019, 07:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
GuyJ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North East Posts: 7,422 Points: 382 (+)	Hmmm. Hmmmmm

08-07-2019, 10:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
OutaTime Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 431 Points: 23 (+)	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.

08-08-2019, 01:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
DonJ53 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 2,637 Points: 158 (+)	Will there be J & K versions ?

08-08-2019, 02:41 AM	#24 (permalink)
fallacyfrog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: little red dot Posts: 139 Points: 2 (+)	Not really into the new '5' logo but maybe because we've been used to the old '5' being around for so long. Come to think of it, the old '5' shield design has been around for more than 5 decades no? Sent from my Oppo using Tapatalk

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