Why the SEIKO SKX007 7S26 is an UNBEATABLE timepiece?

I will give you these simple reasons, in which it has been hard for me to find a replacement for it:

1. Legibility / Readability

2. Day-Date function

3. Screw down crown

4. 200 meters water resistance

5. Robust and rigid body

6. Reliable engine - movement

7. It is cheap

8. Easy maintenance

9. Rugged look

10. Crown guard

11. RICH WITH HISTORY!

CASE Steel | MOVEMENT Seiko 7S26 | DIAL Black | LUME Lumibrite | GLASS Hardlex | STRAP various | WATER RESISTANCE 200m | DIMENSIONS 42.5 x 46mm | THICKNESS 13.25mm | LUG WIDTH 22mm | CROWN GUARD YES |

Therefore, I'm sharing a couple of #wristshot for those who still doubt this magnificent legendary timepiece that once explored and walked the earth. Can I find a replacement for it? (Yes, to buy another SKX007 would be the answer, but I'm not talking about Seiko, but I'm looking for a different brand!)

The search continues!!

Seiko Divers meeting the Submarine...finally!

Come and meet the real divers...nothing much to say...speechless...

SSK 01 - KD TAR (Scorpene)

SKX007: Overhaul and Maintenance Time!

Like every other engine, the mechanical items of this little one need to be maintained too. It has to be lubricated and overhauled with good oiling, good gaskets to ensure its long-lastingness in service, let alone the scars, it adds character to the watch, and of course, every scar tells a story.

 I believed every owner of SKX007 has different time and frequency for its engine maintenance. Yes, it depends on the usage and how timely the watchkeeping its time. As mine now is picking up +5 minutes a day, something I can never tolerate.

As you can see above, my SKX007 get foggy due to the high humidity in the atmosphere. Now in Malaysia, the weather gets scorching in the afternoon, wet in the evening (therefore, if you have problem with your car air conditioning, means another reason to get another free one grey hair on your head + the unitchy itchiness! 

Surely, it gives you hell! So go and fix your air-cond first then only the watch :-)).

Well, anyway, this is where the Sinn’s copper sulphate technology becoming useful in their own 757/756 watches, read more about the technology here: https://www.sinn.de/mobile/en/Ar-dehumidifying_Technology.htm

...another reason to love Germany watches...aaa I really missed the look of my Damasko D46 😭 (sold already).

Are you choosing the best among the best? Seiko Landy, the Alpinist, the Omega Speedy Reduced, the Omega Seamaster, the Samurai X: A tough decision?

Well, I’ve been searching around looking for an additional member to the club. The club only housed the SKX007 and the Black Ice which is still ticking. The rest of the members were sold due to the economic downturn. 

That’s life; nothing stays forever. However ”Living your life to the fullest is an adventure. It is your journey and destiny, enjoy it, get the best of the best, perhaps an excellent automatic watch? Seeing its ticking means your heart still beating, and the experience continues until it finally ended for good.”

So, in this new quest searching for the so-called ‘holy grail’ of your own. (well don’t take it literally, because you won’t stop looking for watches until you stop ticking - it’s your hobby and passion, how can you control?).

The best part of the journey is having a problem making a decision and starting rationalising every detail, specification, etc. 

However, it is not that difficult, take the one that pleases and smile back at you, like the Black Ice, I picked it up because I like it. It was a straightforward decision. But, the next selection would be strict. Why? Because you need to get the watch that can justify the usage and the value for your money.

Therefore, which one should I choose? Err sorry...Rolex is now out of the picture...I myself can’t justify the need for it, the price has gone up about RM10K since I bought and sold my Explorer 1...the amount in which I can use to fund my own research - on books, travel and such...

I’ve checked the IWC, ORIS, Luminox, Seiko 4R36 and 6R15 range, Omega Seamaster, oh yea the Rolex Explorer 2...whereby the new face is no longer carry the patina looks that everyone desire of...hmm not to forget the Longines Hydroconquest too. So, which one of these would be the new member of MyExplorerClub?

... and should be able to survive and ticking for me in my next adventure with no hesitation ...

My reliable SKX007 in action...what do you actually need from a watch during a critical mission?

Sharing with you the photos of my reliable SKX007 in real action...and this is because I love this watch, like taking photographs with your buddy per se...On one fine day, I’m gonna write, perhaps some tips about what make a good tool watch during a mission...

Laos dam collasped 2018 Attapeu, Sanamxay.

Hinterland trail during a humanitarian aid mission in Sabah, 2018. The road condition was so unpredictable. We were stranded in the middle of the jungle where no communication were available, including sat-phone.

Humanitarian aid for the Syrian in Lebanon 2016 - A Day in A Camp photography exhibition (showing my works during World Refugee Day in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur)

Exploring the frontier facing the Indian Ocean at Sumatera, Indonesia - 

historical research and field studies

This is not Indiana Jones - in front of one of the historical tomb in West Sumatera, Indonesia

Humanitarian aid for the Rohingya in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh. 

(Humanitarian photographer)

Seiko Diver’s SKX007 Superb Precision!

Finally, I got some extra and I got it overhauled and NOW it is my no 1 watch.
Seiko Diver’s SKX007 is a superb piece of watch! Precision has never been better, I'm really astonished with it performance. It took me awhile to say it as I don't want to give wrong information to readers, and also to my fellow explorers!

Oh ya! I just replaced the stainless steel bracelet because it got heavy bashing during my travel to Bangladesh for my research - history and other works in other places in the world...with the day date function - it is fully functional to keep me remember my journal.

Seiko Divers SKX007 @ Indian Ocean Border (Samudera Indonesia)

Hi All!

It has been awhile since I last update this blog. I was so busy in completing my book had just finished and published it in 2016...you can buy it here: http://mybookstore.usim.edu.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=435

And it has been nominated for best cover at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2017... see it here and please voten!

https://beautyandbook.com/kias-tersirat-perantauan-bertemu-melayu-islam-di-dunia-melayu-benua/

I really appreciate your voten!

Ok guys!

Here is latest of the SKX007@ wrist...it has been a true friend, going places with me...and I never worried about anything because I know it is really tough...anyway at one time (over a year now) I forgot to screw it properly, as you can see from the glass it gets cloudy...gonna send it for service perhaps this week.

This post is related to my previous post: 

https://myexplorerclub.blogspot.my/2014/07/seiko-7s26a-balance-wheel-kong-kaput.html

in which I opted not to fully overhauled it 3 years ago in July, and now after 3 years I have a bit of extra money so it has to be fully overhauled...I love this watch.

Thanks for visiting and keep on browsing!

Seiko Divers 7S26A Balance Wheel kong (kaput)!

My Seiko SKX007 had stopped moving for about 3-4 weeks ago. Today I went to Seiko workshop to understand the root cause as well as to fix the problem. The watch smith said the balance wheel gone "kaput". I don't know what the reason is and how it happens. The watch smith had it replaced with the new one together with some tweaking to the watch setting.

"Itu belenwil apa bikin?", "Itu belenwil...serupa dia punya hati la." jawab Aso kedai tu...

And now my SKX007 is back to "life" again.

Thanks but no thanks! The fixing comes with no guarantee unless I choose to get the engine fully overhauled, which I did about two years ago If I'm not mistaken. The full overhaul is going to cost me more than I could afford at this moment.

So wait and see how long it's going to last.

Until the next time for overhaul.

Cheers.

explorerdivers

Monday, 7 July 2014 11:59 PM

Ps: this is the only watch that I have right now. I 've sold the rest to the devils :-) The world is not enough, but I had enough of it :-))))

It's been awhile.

Hi guys.
It's been awhile since my last update.
Anyway, the expedition project is still pending. It's not an easy project, lot of works need to be done.
As for now my SKX007 is my best friend, keeping my time and I'm holding to it.

I'll update a photo soon.

Thanks for visiting.

A Rocker - Heavy Metal 007

Just got a new bracelet for my 007.

As usual I ask the salesperson why the Jubilee is more expensive than the Oyster. She says that it comes with a price like that and doesn't know what the reason really is.

However, I already have a Jubilee on my SKX013. So why not fix the Oyster on my 007?

Now let see how it looks on a pair of the new Heavy Chains...

Seriously if you are into Heavy Metal, this one will suite you friends.

Grrrrr...it's a wearer now.
update 16/11/2011 - The end links hold tight, it doesn't rattle.

SEIKO 6105 IN APOCALYPSE NOW - Family tree of the SKX007/009

Seiko 6105-8119Case Diameter: 44mm
Case Height: 12.5 mm
Case length: 47.5mm
Lug Width: 19 mm
Movement: Seiko 6105B 17 jewel 
hacking automatic. 21,600 bph, 
quick-set date
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown: Non-screw-down
Bezel: Bi-directional, indexed
w/ 60 clicks
Water resistance: 150 meters
Vintage: 1973

Scubawatch trivia:

Capt. Willard, played by actor Martin

Sheen in the movie Apocalypse Now,wore

a Seiko 6105 dive watch

Seiko 6105s were very popular with American GIs in

Vietnam, as the watch had a reputation for ruggedness

and durability in the harsh Vietnamese combat

environment. Although not a "military issue" watch, it was

readily available at the local PX.

Source: http://scubawatch.org/seiko6105.html

http://watchesinmovies.info/movies/apocalypse-now-1979/

Keturunan panglima gak Seiko SKX007 ni rupanya tak tahu plak ... hehe tapi memang konfom jam ni lasak boleh bawak pi perang tak percaya baca interview dalam entry Bermadu Kasih - Sharing Love kat bawah tu...cerita betul tu bukan cerita Mat Sentul, Cek Embun mahupun Jebon.

A direct descendant of the Seiko 
6105/6309/7002 dive watches, 
the SKX007 has been in 
production since 1996.

Seiko SKX007KCase Diameter: 41 mm
Case Height: 13 mm
Case length: 45 mm
Lug Width: 22 mm
Movement: Seiko 7S26, 21j 
automatic, 21,600 bph, quick-set 
day/date
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown: Screw down
Bezel: Uni-directional,indexed w/
120 clicks
Water resistance: 200m
Vintage: 2008