ausimax
Timekeeper
Kogan, Qld, Australia
Posts: 937 
|
Post by ausimax on Apr 2, 2017 19:16:11 GMT -8
Bought one recently, but there don't seem to be many about - not loved? I know the Tag style bezel probably isn't that popular, but that put it in the price range I could afford, now wondering if it will be worth the cost of restoring, though I believe that the bezels from other model SKX's will fit it. Here is what I got, don't know if it is all original or a mash-up of AM parts- opinions?     |
|
Adrian-VTA
Global Moderator
Adelaide, South Australia
Posts: 5,327
|
Post by Adrian-VTA on Apr 3, 2017 5:57:50 GMT -8
Looks original. They are just a hideous 90's style look. Any of the other bezels will fit. Nick loves them. Bought one recently, but there don't seem to be many about - not loved? I know the Tag style bezel probably isn't that popular, but that put it in the price range I could afford, now wondering if it will be worth the cost of restoring, though I believe that the bezels from other model SKX's will fit it. Here is what I got, don't know if it is all original or a mash-up of AM parts- opinions? |
|
GuyJ
Needs a Life!
Whitley Bay, UK
Posts: 2,862
|
Post by GuyJ on Apr 3, 2017 6:31:14 GMT -8
Yeh these are often given an SKX rotating ring and the combination of the dial and the normal diver look is great. The bezel on these is a little weird looking but not bad.
Yours looks good but I don't know much about these. I'd like one but it would be to stick a 007 rotating ring on it.
|
|
Mr.Jones
Needs a Life!
Hamburg, Germany
Posts: 4,679
|
Post by Mr.Jones on Apr 3, 2017 6:35:21 GMT -8
I like the dial more than the bezel, but I kept mine original and bought a new bezel for it after replacing the crystal. The case is the same as the one on the popular SKX divers (007/009/173) and even some Alpinists (SARB059 et al).
Crystal is the same, too - so get a SKX007 replacement crystal or even a sapphire that fits them and you've got a nice watch. Maybe brush up that bezel and fill the missing paint in the markers. Is it running within spec?
|
|
|
|
Post by earthphase on Apr 3, 2017 13:10:53 GMT -8
great dial and black date wheel for mods
|
|
|
|
Post by Groundhog66 on Apr 3, 2017 13:12:13 GMT -8
Yup, it's the bezel for me...never liked the deco type models.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2017 13:18:28 GMT -8
Amazing the hands are still use even in the 90's
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2017 15:54:05 GMT -8
Amazing the hands are still use even in the 90's Why mess with perfection 7dfe79adc2f0 |
|
sdoocms
Is a Permanent Fixture
Carl
Posts: 5,296
|
Post by sdoocms on Apr 3, 2017 16:28:51 GMT -8
I love mine...  And its 7002-7020 older brother...  |
|
Myles
Needs a Life!
Posts: 2,059
|
Post by Myles on Apr 3, 2017 17:14:52 GMT -8
The case is the same as the one on the popular SKX divers (007/009/173) and even some Alpinists (SARB059 et al). Sort of. The Alpinist cases aren't drilled to accept the "fat" spring bars. |
|
ausimax
Timekeeper
Kogan, Qld, Australia
Posts: 937
|
Post by ausimax on Apr 3, 2017 17:47:09 GMT -8
Looks original. They are just a hideous 90's style look. Any of the other bezels will fit. Nick loves them. Thanks Adrian, I don't know about hideous, their different but I don't mind the style so much,I have quite a few watches with that style bezel. |
|
ausimax
Timekeeper
Kogan, Qld, Australia
Posts: 937
|
Post by ausimax on Apr 3, 2017 17:49:46 GMT -8
Yeh these are often given an SKX rotating ring and the combination of the dial and the normal diver look is great. The bezel on these is a little weird looking but not bad. Yours looks good but I don't know much about these. I'd like one but it would be to stick a 007 rotating ring on it. Thanks, didn't think it looked too bad, but I'm no expert, will decide on the bezel issue in the future. |
|
ausimax
Timekeeper
Kogan, Qld, Australia
Posts: 937
|
Post by ausimax on Apr 3, 2017 17:57:32 GMT -8
I like the dial more than the bezel, but I kept mine original and bought a new bezel for it after replacing the crystal. The case is the same as the one on the popular SKX divers (007/009/173) and even some Alpinists (SARB059 et al). Crystal is the same, too - so get a SKX007 replacement crystal or even a sapphire that fits them and you've got a nice watch. Maybe brush up that bezel and fill the missing paint in the markers. Is it running within spec? Yes I have purchased a new crystal, the watch is running - slow, haven't done anything to it yet, collecting all the bit required, then give the movement a service and clean up the case, looks like these should have a brushed upper surface and polished sides? Going to polish up the bezel and repaint the markers, and have purchased a Z22 band to finish it off. |
|
ausimax
Timekeeper
Kogan, Qld, Australia
Posts: 937
|
Post by ausimax on Apr 3, 2017 18:03:15 GMT -8
I love mine... And its 7002-7020 older brother... Yours look great, hope mine turns out looking as good, dial and hands look OK and the lume glows bright so I am hopeful. |
|
ausimax
Timekeeper
Kogan, Qld, Australia
Posts: 937
|
Post by ausimax on Apr 3, 2017 18:04:29 GMT -8
Thanks to everyone else for your interest and replies, much appreciated!
|
|
Mr.Jones
Needs a Life!
Hamburg, Germany
Posts: 4,679
|
Post by Mr.Jones on Apr 4, 2017 3:06:24 GMT -8
The case is the same as the one on the popular SKX divers (007/009/173) and even some Alpinists (SARB059 et al). Sort of. The Alpinist cases aren't drilled to accept the "fat" spring bars. See, you learn something new every day. Thanks for the info! |
|
