Hi All Just borrowed a SKX007 for a bit. Been rather impressed with it. Not as big as I thought it might be - had worried that it might be a little to large. The only thing I would say is that on a bracelet it feels really heavy- probably not help by the ...
I like the Pepsi dial a lot more, especially with this bracelet: And then there's the price ... The only thing that bothers me about the SKX007/009 is the movement. I haven't had a lot of great experiences with it. Most of them died after a couple of year...
Yeah you're right on price - still doesn't help on making a decision! Pepsi dial looks great. It's only going to be an occasional watch - so think longevity should be fine. Got a seiko 5 with the same movement that's probably 10 years old & had no issues....
4R36 is automatic and manual wind. Pull out the crown and the secondhand stops. It's also supposed to be more robust and precise. I think it's the same movement as the new turtle's. Cheers, filip
Given my scrawny 15.3" wrists, I tried the 007, the 009 and the PADI at the shop, and despite the PADI having the bigger case, the SKX007/9 felt bigger and wore bigger than the PADI! Somehow the PADI fit better on my wrist, perhaps due to the shape and ho...
Certainly something to think about. Problem in UK is shops having both and being to try them both on at the same time & then being able to have a think about it. Good that we can get them - but I find virtual shopping for watches really difficult. Which w...
And say it's great. Fits even on my chicken wrist Have to say it's nicer on a strap for me though, as I find it a tad heavy otherwise. Whatever you choose it should be fine