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Seiko Core Diver SKX Automatic Watch
A community member
Apr 21, 2019
Um, the description says these are for the J versions at $210 on the rubber strap but the buying options only list the K version at that price.
Cyclone336
1
Apr 21, 2019
Yeah, and there are several other pricing discrepancies too.
A community member
Apr 21, 2019
Cyclone336Yeah, Massdrop need to sort this out before I put my money down. Especially since the last time I bought SKX K versions, they were only $180 four months ago.
Rexford
121
Apr 21, 2019
A lot changes in four months. Prices of the skx have been shooting up fast lately. Rumor has it, they are being discontinued. A year ago, I could get the k models for $150-$160.
A community member
Apr 21, 2019
RexfordYes, I get that. But there are still a TON of them in the supply chain.
Rexford
121
Apr 30, 2019
There might be many in the supply chain, but it is now a finite amount. That usually causes price increase for any item. I keep seeing more and more rumor about it being discontinued along with the 7s26 movement. Unless they replace it with something pretty much the same, but with a newer/better movement, the price should steadily increase. Again, there may be a "ton" in the supply chain, but eventually those will be exhausted. Scarcity (or even the thought of it) causes interesting reactions in the world.
On the other hand, I see new SARB033 and SARB035's for $315 delivered in Japan right now even after being discontinued for a while. Might need to get one of those to celebrate the start of the Reiwa Era tomorrow. Wait...it is 12:24 AM on 1 May...IT IS REIWA YEAR 1 RIGHT NOW! PARTY TIME!
A community member
Apr 30, 2019
RexfordFrom what I understand, the SKX will gain a 4R36 but lose it’s ISO diver certification and move into the Seiko 5 Sports category with only 100 meters of water resistance. No screw down crown, but will “gain” a display case back, if that’s important to anyone, and will have more color ways. In my mind, it’s a big step down. Seems to me, they’re making the whole Prospex line upscale. The SKX could stay just as it is as an “entry level” diver. But what do I know? Sure I’ve modded several of my SKXs to hacking and hand winding movements with an NH36, but frankly, it’s just adding a couple features that for the most part I can do without. The SKX will be reduced to Sea Urchin status. Too bad.
Care to share a link for SARBs at $315 delivered?
Rexford
121
Apr 30, 2019
moving it to the seiko5 line and taking away the screwdown crown is not a replacement to me.
Japan amazon...but I checked and it already went back up to over $400. Part of me was hoping it would go back up so I wouldn't buy it. Don't need more watches.
A community member
May 1, 2019
RexfordAgreed. Making the SKX a Seiko 5 means I won’t buy it. Unless I can replace the crown tube and the case back and dial. Hate that “5” badge. I have a SARB033. Bought it before it was discontinued. Wouldn’t mind having a spare I like it so much.
Rexford
121
May 1, 2019
apparently, they are changing the seiko 5 badge, but still cheapens the watch. I also hate the Prospex X. The script "automatic" on the SARB033 and SARB035 is the best.
checking the SARB035 prices today on amazon showed me that the new monsters just showed up for pre-order
https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-PROSPEX-200m%E7%A9%BA%E6%B0%97%E6%BD%9C%E6%B0%B4%E7%94%A8%E9%98%B2%E6%B0%B4-MONSTER-SBDY033/dp/B07R1RY1YS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sbdy033&qid=1556699289&s=watch&sr=1-1
not sure about this. Fascinating stuff though. The SBDY leads me to believe it is a JDM model and will have a kanji day wheel. I liked the polished steel bezel on the old monsters though. Might have to wait and see if future releases go back to steel bezels.
either way, good luck on the wild watch hunt.
A community member
May 1, 2019
RexfordNever was a huge fan of the Monster but I kinda like the black PVD bezel as it makes it seem a bit smaller. They should've left the more aggressive indices - they tamed it like a Gen 1. And curved end links, oh my.
I wound up picking up two more SKXs in this drop for mod duty. Figured I might as well get them while I still can before Seiko ruins them.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you luck in all your horological endeavors as well. Maybe see ya at the next Seiko drop. Cheers.
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