At namokiMODS we make aftermarket parts for the SKX, and we make sure that all our products are at least as good as OEM (if not better…). As an entry level dive watch, it was mass produced, and used common materials. However, it isn't especially difficult to reproduce. While Seiko did introduce a Seiko 5 (Read more about the SRPD Seiko 5 Sports diver here) to help and fill the gap left behind by the SKX, many people still yearned for the original, and this has led to a thriving market for fake SKXs.
Sadly, the SKX007 (and the SKX009) is now a part of history – as Seiko has discontinued the production of the SKX diver. For decades it was a benchmark for affordable quality for anyone that wanted a tough watch that would work for years without any major issues. Seiko's SKX diver watch is one of the most iconic Japanese timepieces ever produced. 3: What color is the 'DIVER'S' text on the dial?Ĩ: Poor case construction, shoddy finishingĪbove: Genuine SKX007s - like the one pictured - are skyrocketing in price, and replica/fake SKX007s are becoming more rampant (Source: Hodinkee )
