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Here's my newbie, a Seiko SKX399K. This tiny diver (it's about as small as the 007 and 009) is not common at all and I had to wait about a year to get this from the AD.
Vital stats:
movement= the usual 7S26-0020
case= 41mm
case w/ crown= 45mm
thickness= 13.5mm
bezel= 40mm
lug width= 22mm
lug horn tip to lug horn tip= 45mm
spring bar to spring bar= 40mm
crystal diameter= 32mm, standard
Hoping that none of you will Google the answers to this question yet, can you tell me 3 differences on this little diver that makes it uncommon, and different from the usual Seiko diver like the 007/009?
Quick and dirty shots:
The entire package
The watch profiles
Case back
Mandatory wrist shot
Lume shot
I snapped this up because this diver is not common at all. Paired with the SKX401K, these 2 little babies make for a smart addition to any Seiko diver collection. I might snap in a Jubilee or an Oyster eventually.
Overall impressions: typical small Seiko diver. Great daily beater, reliable, easy to fix and mod, tested, long-lasting watch for so little money. Also very light and comfy on the wrist with its workhorse 7S26-0020. The only negative, though a little one, is that the lume is not as strong as the other Seiko divers. I'd rate this lume at 9 viz the OM and BM at 10 on lume. I think I won't be able to wear this often because of its small size but I might just store it as a trophy and keeper. Awaiting the 401K.
Answers to my question when the thread develops a little bit more, OK guys?
Thanks for looking.
Last edited on Fri Jul 15th, 2011 10:15 am by bigrustypig