Review: Seiko SKX173, and the Small Mods That Made It My Own
It?s not surprising that the SKX007 gets a ton of attention. In fact, it?s well-deserved. The 007 is an affordable, ISO-rated dive watch with some serious pedigree, and it comes from a brand that?s been around for ages and knows how to make a proper diver’s watch. If you?re anything like me ? and most collectors, frankly ? adding a watch from the SKX lineup to the collection was a no-brainer.Â
However, instead of opting for the SKX007, I took a slightly different route with the SKX173, and eight years later and now more knowledgable than ever I have yet to regret my decision.
With this week’s relaunch of the Seiko 5 Sports line, which came out of the gate swinging with 27 SKX-inspired watches, we thought it?d be fun to take a closer look at the SKX173, my personal ownership experience with the watch, and the small mods I’ve made over the years to truly make the watch my own.
$250
Review: Seiko SKX173, and the Small Mods That Made It My Own
Case
Stainless steel in Black DLC or SS (high polish)
Movement
Seiko 7S26
Dial
Black
Lume
Lumibrite
Lens
Hardlex
Strap
Rubber
Water Resistance
200m
Dimensions
42.5mm x 46mm
Thickness
13.25mm
Lug Width
22mm
Crown
Screw-down
Warranty
Yes
Price
$250
Why the SKX173"
The SKX173 is, more or less, structurally the same watch as the SKX007, but it was made specifically for the North American market. I don?t know for sure what made me pick one over the other, bu...
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