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Matteo E · 3 October 2022, 10:11 AM

I’ve had this watch 20+ years, just found it.

I assume it needs an overhaul to be properly functional.

If I recall I paid like $250 back around the turn of the century.

Should I have it serviced or scrap it?

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Old Expat Beast · 3 October 2022, 10:38 AM

Don't scrap it! Looks like a SKX009 . . . very cool watch, likely still running. Made in 2001 with Singapore movement.

soho · 3 October 2022, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Don't scrap it! Looks like a SKX009 . . . very cool watch, likely still running. Made in 2001 with Singapore movement.

IF Seiko THEN Adam

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DCheeta · 3 October 2022, 01:09 PM

Of course keep it! Parts are plentiful and it’s easy to service. Get it back on the wrist!

DJ2020 · 3 October 2022, 01:31 PM

Definitely send it to Seiko, give it new life again!!!!
Would love to see pictures when you get it back.

PLEASE, send that bad boy for a overhaul.

alllexandru · 3 October 2022, 01:47 PM

Keep it!

Old Expat Beast · 3 October 2022, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by soho

IF Seiko THEN Adam

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Huh?

RW16610 · 3 October 2022, 11:12 PM

Keep this watch and have it serviced, 100%!

Dan Pierce · 3 October 2022, 11:46 PM

Service the movement, possibly the crystal if needed, but keep the rest of that classic as is.
dP

Matteo E · 4 October 2022, 01:30 AM

Thanks for the input all!

I’ll send it in for a service!

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soho · 4 October 2022, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Huh?

Just complimenting you deep knowledge of the brand. Apologies if I offended.

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Rebel · 4 October 2022, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Service the movement, possibly the crystal if needed, but keep the rest of that classic as is.
dP

What Dan said.

Old Expat Beast · 4 October 2022, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by soho

Just complimenting you deep knowledge of the brand. Apologies if I offended.

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No offence taken at all at your post, I just couldn't understand what it meant

klenboy · 4 October 2022, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Matteo E

Thanks for the input all!

I’ll send it in for a service!

A good decision!

soho · 4 October 2022, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

No offence taken at all at your post, I just couldn't understand what it meant

Great and I can see how what I wrote was unclear

.

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Soarer · 5 October 2022, 03:31 AM

That's SKX009K for sure. It's bulletproof and tough as nails. Have it serviced, cleaned and wear it for another 20 years. My SKX007 and SKX009 stand proudly next to my Rolex Sub and Seamaster.

Matteo E · 2 October 2023, 03:36 AM

So it seems that Seiko no longer produces the bracelet for the SKX009?

Is that true and if so, would this aftermarket bracelet for SKX007 fit?

https://www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl03-b010

ufboy73 · 2 October 2023, 04:43 AM

Keep it!

minute_man · 2 October 2023, 12:37 PM

ABSOLUTELY have that baby serviced and keep it. Wish I still had mine...

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2023, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Matteo E

So it seems that Seiko no longer produces the bracelet for the SKX009?

Is that true and if so, would this aftermarket bracelet for SKX007 fit?

https://www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl03-b010

Yes it will fit. It mentions SKX009 in the description among the suitable watches.

mongrelnomoad · 2 October 2023, 10:58 PM

Nice to see an SKX saved from the scrap heap. Wonderful workhorse watches. You don’t need to send it to Seiko… parts are plentiful and it’s a simple movement.

DJ2020 · 3 October 2023, 12:52 AM

keep it!! Defiantly have it restored.

3 October 2022, 10:11 AM	#1
Matteo E "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 377	Worth fixing up? I’ve had this watch 20+ years, just found it. I assume it needs an overhaul to be properly functional. If I recall I paid like $250 back around the turn of the century. Should I have it serviced or scrap it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2022, 10:38 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Don't scrap it! Looks like a SKX009 . . . very cool watch, likely still running. Made in 2001 with Singapore movement. __________________ _______________________

3 October 2022, 01:31 PM	#5
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Definitely send it to Seiko, give it new life again!!!! Would love to see pictures when you get it back. PLEASE, send that bad boy for a overhaul. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

3 October 2022, 11:46 PM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Service the movement, possibly the crystal if needed, but keep the rest of that classic as is. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

5 October 2022, 03:31 AM	#16
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	That's SKX009K for sure. It's bulletproof and tough as nails. Have it serviced, cleaned and wear it for another 20 years. My SKX007 and SKX009 stand proudly next to my Rolex Sub and Seamaster. __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

3 October 2022, 01:09 PM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Of course keep it! Parts are plentiful and it’s easy to service. Get it back on the wrist!

3 October 2022, 01:47 PM	#6
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,465	Keep it!

3 October 2022, 11:12 PM	#8
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	Keep this watch and have it serviced, 100%!

4 October 2022, 01:30 AM	#10
Matteo E "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 377	Thanks for the input all! I’ll send it in for a service! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2023, 03:36 AM	#17
Matteo E "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 377	So it seems that Seiko no longer produces the bracelet for the SKX009? Is that true and if so, would this aftermarket bracelet for SKX007 fit? https://www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl03-b010

2 October 2023, 04:43 AM	#18
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Keep it!

2 October 2023, 12:37 PM	#19
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	ABSOLUTELY have that baby serviced and keep it. Wish I still had mine... __________________ 2FA Enabled

2 October 2023, 10:58 PM	#21
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	Nice to see an SKX saved from the scrap heap. Wonderful workhorse watches. You don’t need to send it to Seiko… parts are plentiful and it’s a simple movement.

3 October 2023, 12:52 AM	#22
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	keep it!! Defiantly have it restored. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

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