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How to spot a fake Seiko watch
Do fake Seiko watches really exist?
In the multi-million dollar world of fake and replica watches, you are certainly forgiven if you thought that only Swiss marques are targeted by counterfeiters in the Far East. High end Swiss brands like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Patek Philippe, Longines and TAG Heuer are the usual victims. The replica watch [...]
Seiko SKX007J Diver’s 200m review
Watch History
Date acquired: Jan 26 2005, Feb 22 2005
Production date: Nov 2003,
Source: Capital Mall, eBay
Price paid: USD98 (w/o shipping), USD140 (w/o shipping)
Status: In production
Background
The SKX007 is perhaps the most evergreen diver’s watch from Seiko. First introduced in 1996 to replace the 7002-series divers, it has become an icon of the [...]
Seiko SKX781K Orange Monster review
Watch History
Date acquired: Dec 26 2003
Production date: 2003
Source: Spark Time Trading, Pertama Complex
Price paid: MYR480 (USD143)
Status: In production
Background
The SKX781K or fondly known as the "Orange Monster" amongst Seiko fans, was one of the watches that I found simply irresistible. Barely three months after owning the SKX779K Black Monster in late 2003, [...]
Chronometer and Chronograph - What’s the difference?
If you’re a newbie to the wonderful world of horology, you’ve probably heard of the terms "chronometer" and "chronograph". These two words contain "chrono" in them so they have to be related in a way, do they? Maybe you’ve heard the salesperson at the mall watch store trying to point out the Seiko you’re looking [...]
Seiko Prospex SBDQ003 Scuba 200m review
Watch History
Date acquired: Mar 4 2005
Production date: Mar 2002
Source: Hang Thai Watch
Price paid: MYR1,248 (USD372)
Status: In production
Background
It may interest you to know that Seiko doesn’t make automatic diver’s watches with a chronograph function. I’m not sure why the Japanese watch giant chose not to when several Swiss watch manufacturers [...]
Seiko Prospex SBDC001 Scuba 200m review
Watch History
Date acquired: Apr 21 2007
Production date: Mar 2007
Source: Higuchi Inc, Japan
Price paid: JPY47,000 (USD429)
Status: In production
Background
When stock photos of the SBDC-series divers first appeared on the Internet in early 2006, it created huge ripples in the watch forum communities. It caused widespread excitement and speculation among the Seiko diver [...]
Seiko SKXA49K Black Knight review
Watch History
Date acquired: May 9 2005
Production date: Dec 2004
Source: Premierworld, eBay
Price paid: USD101.50 (w/o shipping)
Status: Possibly discontinued
Background
The SKXA49K, or affectionately known as the Black Knight is one of Seiko’s contemporary design, true dive watches that broke into new grounds. It was designed to look more dressy than a serious tool-like [...]
Citizen Nighthawk BJ7017-50ET review
Watch History
Date acquired: Nov 26 2005
Production date: Aug 2005
Source: Capital Mall, eBay
Price paid: USD147 (w/o shipping)
Status: In production
Background
Having a plethora Seiko watches by late 2005, I thought of trying out a Citizen watch for a change. The Citizen Nighthawk had garnered a cult following in SCWF and received a [...]
Seiko SKX779K Black Monster review
Watch History
Date acquired: Sep 12 2003
Production date: Jan 2003
Source: Spark Time Trading, Pertama Complex
Price paid: MYR480 (USD143)
Status: In production
Background
The SKX779K, or affectionately known as the “Black Monster” by Seiko watch collectors around the world is a total departure from the classic Seiko diver lineage inherited [...]
Seiko Sky Professional SBDR005 review
Watch History
Date acquired: Oct 16th 2003
Production Date: Oct 2001
Source: Emotus Time Culture, Suria KLCC
Price paid: MYR1,400 (USD418)
Status: Discontinued
Background
The Sky Professional is a sub-range of the Seiko Prospex line of watches that are meant for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM). As the name suggests, the Sky Pro [...]
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