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Earnyourturns · 31 May 2018, 06:54 AM

I started an earlier thread asking for advice on which inexpensive automatic watch to start my 14 year old son on. I got lots of great advice and suggestions and I have now narrowed it down to a Seiko, probably 007.

Now for the questions,

1. They are not available anymore, so where would you suggest i buy. I am looking at pre owned, so I am thinking ebay?

2. Should I be looking out for anything in particular, good or bad?

3. It seems that it uses an older movement, am i better with a different model with a newer movement?

Thanks in advance.

schoolboy · 31 May 2018, 01:41 PM

I bought mine on Amazon about a year ago.

A skx has the 7s26 movement, which I have read is an absolute workhorse.

I recently bought a Seiko srpa21.

I bought this one because I think I will enjoy 4r36 movement that powers it because it allows “hacking” and manual winding.

Seems like a few of the guys on here speak well of the Seiko Turtle as they do of the Skx.

Just my 2 cents.

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schoolboy · 31 May 2018, 01:53 PM

Now that I think of it OP, a Seiko Turtle might look big on your sons wrist.

Why don’t you consider one of the new Seiko Mini Turtles?

Or maybe a skx013.

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Earnyourturns · 31 May 2018, 04:41 PM

He is not as keen on the shape of the turtle. He really likes the skx shape. I think the size should be ok. He is big for his age, 5ft 11 and plays as a forward (number 8) in rugby. I have heard that the 007 wears smaller than its size would suggest due to the shorter lug to lug distance. I also liked the idea of modding the watch a little over time to change the appearance a little. This could also include a new movement to one that hacks and has manual wind.

Fat_ninja · 31 May 2018, 08:09 PM

Jomashop sells skx007 for $179. I bought mine from them.

Earnyourturns · 31 May 2018, 09:20 PM

Should have said, I am UK based.

schoolboy · 31 May 2018, 11:13 PM

Oh okay, then it sounds like the skx is the way to go

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Earnyourturns · 5 June 2018, 04:45 AM

So, he decided on the skx 007/009. I spent some time looking online for prices and on ebay looking at what pre owned ones were going for.

We were in John Lewis department store, Edinburgh picking up a few bits and pieces and I thought I'd have a look in the watch cabinets. They had a nice Samurai and a few other models, then I looked at the bottom of the cabinet to see a lovely Spra21. I called my son over who tried it on and instantly fell in love with it. The shape, which he wasn't so keen on in pictures looked great on his wrist. It was also super comfy.
Then I looked at the price tag and saw that it was reduced from £430 to £215. Needless to say that my son is a very happy owner of his first mechanical watch. Seeing his face reminds me of how I felt when I got my Explorer. This might be the start of a long, and expensive hobby.

Pictures to follow.

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Old Expat Beast · 5 June 2018, 08:48 AM

Great score! Congratulations to your son!

ArtNouveau · 5 June 2018, 09:04 AM

Good choice!

schoolboy · 6 June 2018, 01:32 AM

Awesome!

Congrats to both of you :)

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rolehex · 6 June 2018, 03:50 PM

Nice! That's a great shot too!

31 May 2018, 06:54 AM	#1
Earnyourturns "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 149	Which one I started an earlier thread asking for advice on which inexpensive automatic watch to start my 14 year old son on. I got lots of great advice and suggestions and I have now narrowed it down to a Seiko, probably 007. Now for the questions, 1. They are not available anymore, so where would you suggest i buy. I am looking at pre owned, so I am thinking ebay? 2. Should I be looking out for anything in particular, good or bad? 3. It seems that it uses an older movement, am i better with a different model with a newer movement? Thanks in advance.

5 June 2018, 08:48 AM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Great score! Congratulations to your son! __________________ _______________________

31 May 2018, 01:41 PM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I bought mine on Amazon about a year ago. A skx has the 7s26 movement, which I have read is an absolute workhorse. I recently bought a Seiko srpa21. I bought this one because I think I will enjoy 4r36 movement that powers it because it allows “hacking” and manual winding. Seems like a few of the guys on here speak well of the Seiko Turtle as they do of the Skx. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2018, 01:53 PM	#3
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Now that I think of it OP, a Seiko Turtle might look big on your sons wrist. Why don’t you consider one of the new Seiko Mini Turtles? Or maybe a skx013. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2018, 04:41 PM	#4
Earnyourturns "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 149	He is not as keen on the shape of the turtle. He really likes the skx shape. I think the size should be ok. He is big for his age, 5ft 11 and plays as a forward (number 8) in rugby. I have heard that the 007 wears smaller than its size would suggest due to the shorter lug to lug distance. I also liked the idea of modding the watch a little over time to change the appearance a little. This could also include a new movement to one that hacks and has manual wind.

31 May 2018, 08:09 PM	#5
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Jomashop sells skx007 for $179. I bought mine from them.

31 May 2018, 09:20 PM	#6
Earnyourturns "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 149	Should have said, I am UK based.

31 May 2018, 11:13 PM	#7
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Oh okay, then it sounds like the skx is the way to go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 June 2018, 04:45 AM	#8
Earnyourturns "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 149	So, he decided on the skx 007/009. I spent some time looking online for prices and on ebay looking at what pre owned ones were going for. We were in John Lewis department store, Edinburgh picking up a few bits and pieces and I thought I'd have a look in the watch cabinets. They had a nice Samurai and a few other models, then I looked at the bottom of the cabinet to see a lovely Spra21. I called my son over who tried it on and instantly fell in love with it. The shape, which he wasn't so keen on in pictures looked great on his wrist. It was also super comfy. Then I looked at the price tag and saw that it was reduced from £430 to £215. Needless to say that my son is a very happy owner of his first mechanical watch. Seeing his face reminds me of how I felt when I got my Explorer. This might be the start of a long, and expensive hobby. Pictures to follow.

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5 June 2018, 09:04 AM	#11
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,388	Good choice!

6 June 2018, 01:32 AM	#12
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Awesome! Congrats to both of you :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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6 June 2018, 03:50 PM	#13
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,445	Nice! That's a great shot too!