7s26
The little known Seiko 7s26-0020 200m diver
A couple of years ago, someone proudly posted his proud acquisition on SCWF – a strange looking 7s26-0020 diver’s watch that none of the forum members had ever seen. Nobody was able to identify the odd model from Seiko and a few suggested that it may be a fake Seiko watch.
I scrutinized the photos carefully [...]
Seiko SKX031K “Submariner” review
Watch History
Date acquired: July 23rd 2004
Production Date: Nov 2003
Source: Chun Cheong Watch & Pen Store, Sungei Wang Plaza
Price paid: MYR400 (approximately USD115)
Status: In production
Background
Pop quiz folks – what resembles a Rolex Submariner watch, says “SEIKO” on the dial, has a screw-in crown and costs a fraction of the price [...]
Seiko 5 SNKE01K “PMGS” review
Watch History
Date acquired: Sept 21st 2006
Production Date: June 2006
Source: Hing’s Watch Store, Petaling Jaya
Price paid: MYR199 (approximately USD60)
Status: Possibly discontinued
Background
I’ve seen many basic Seiko 5 models and there are just too many to choose from. Some retain the classic vintage look while others come with interesting, sporty designs.
If there’s one [...]
Seiko SNKF05K “BFS” Automatic review
Watch History
Date acquired: August 28 2007
Production date: June 2007
Source: Mee Sing Watch Store, Pertama Complex Kuala Lumpur
Price paid: MYR400 (USD121)
Status: In production
Background
Sometimes I hate Seiko. I really do.
Especially when the company releases an affordable model that makes me want to buy one immediately and then I see an almost [...]
Seiko SNKF11K “BFS” Automatic review
Watch History
Date acquired: August 21 2007
Production date: June 2007
Source: Hing’s Watch Store, Malaysia
Price paid: MYR400 (USD121)
Status: In production
Background
I seldom buy watches on impulse. Usually I would conduct several weeks or months of research and mulling about before deciding to buy a particular watch. When my watchmaker took out the [...]
Seiko SKXA35 Diver’s 200m review
Watch History
Date acquired: July 31 2007
Production date: March 2007
Source: Seiko Company Store, Seattle USA
Price paid: USD140 (w/o shipping)
Status: In production
Background
This yellow faced Seiko divers’ watch actually took quite some time for me to decide. Yellow is not my favorite color in a watch (orange is more acceptable) and I think [...]
Alba AL-4005X "Manta Ray" Diver’s 200m review
Alba boldly introduced its 7s26 diver’s models into its “Alba Active” lineup, expanding its sports watch category. I’m not sure if the AL-series are Alba’s first divers but they certainly are the first ones that borrowed the 7s26 movement from Seiko.
Seiko SKX011J Diver’s 200m review
Watch History
Date acquired: Oct 30 2005
Production date: Jun 2004
Source: Pokemonyu, eBay
Price paid: USD140 (w/o shipping)
Status: Possibly discontinued
Background
The SKX011J is the orange dialed 7s26-0020 diver from Seiko. It was first released in the mid 90s as the SKX011K, which was mostly probably targeted at the SE Asian market. The SKX011K has [...]
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