Seiko SKX171

[ScurvyLubber]

- Brand == SEIKO

- Model number == SKX171

- Official or unofficial Nickname (if any exists) == DressyDiver? <<I made that up. None exists.

- Overview == Solid and satisfying for my first auto diver. Ran approx 15 sec/day fast out of the box but after a couple months of wearing I was easily able to "dial it in" to 4-5 sec/day. Lume is FEROCIOUS and rivals the Orange Monster I got a couple of weeks later. Very satisfied.

- movement information/review == 7S26B

- Case review == SOLID

- crystal review == STELLAR

- bracelet/strap review (including clasp) == came on vented rubber S strap. I immediately put it on a Jubilee but have really enjoyed wearing it on a 20 mm black Zulu for a while now. (left over from another watch, it probably should be a 22mm but I like it.)

- bezel review (if it has a rotating bezel) == The bezel is what drew me to this watch because it does not have an applied plastic bezel ring but has an all metal bezel with indices & numbers painted. I think it gives the watch a bright happy open look compared to many other divers.

- review of any special features or additional complications (such as power reserve indicators, chronograph functions, moon phase, etc.)

- closing opinions and recommendations == Get one while you still can.

There now, isn't that a nice review.

ScurvyLubber

[DougFNJ]

Very very nice.

[TonyT1969]

There now, isn't that a nice review.

Hello ScurvyLubber,

Agreed... nice review. If possible, add a few cool pictures. Thanks for sharing BTW. :thanks

Cheers!

[mcw53]

Attaching some pics of the 171 on different Seiko bracelets. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on this one as soon as I decide which bracelet I like best. I think they all look great; can't decide if I like the Jubilee or President better.

[dat]

It is popular to replace the bezel with a traditional black one to create the Poor Man's Marine Master. Picture from chronograph.com

I have this same watch and its lum. is no stronger than that of the skx007, skx009, skx011, etc. My lum. is not near as strong as the Monster's. YMMV.

[kohym]

nice black day date wheel on black dial

[mcw53]

Attaching some pics of the 171 on different Seiko bracelets. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on this one as soon as I decide which bracelet I like best. I think they all look great; can't decide if I like the Jubilee or President better.

Got my SKX171 and have a Jubilee bracelet intransit.

[Tman]

Hi All, Please see my post on how to change the bezel on a SKX171 with the SKX007 bezel. When you look at the finished product it looks like a SKX007 anyway

[Tman]

I left the link out, sorry about that!!

Here it is

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthr...26#post1947726

Cheers

[JERSTERCA]

Does anybody elese have one of these. I want to know if the lume is more than the skx007 I think it should be at least the 12, 6, 9 becasue the area with lume is larger.