Seiko SKX173 (SKX007 variant) Supermod - Strapcode, NH36 upgrade, sapphire, ceramic insert, slim caseback, strapcode bracelet - "just right" patina
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$265
Seiko SKX173 (SKX007 variant) Supermod - Strapcode, NH36 upgrade, sapphire, ceramic insert, slim caseback, strapcode bracelet - "just right" patina
Posted by
blitzoid
in forums.watchuseek.com
$265
Price: $265 shipped US / obo. Happy to ship internationally.
You're looking at a modded SKX173, which is a somewhat rare variant of the SKX007, and very similar to the SKX399. It has the same case dimensions / features as the 007, with a different dial and seconds hand. It was offered as a US-market only version, and produced in Malaysia. It
This is my take on an "supermod", using an OEM dial, case, chapter ring, bezel and handset, paired up with a brand new regulated NH36 movement, sapphire crystal, and ceramic insert. It received a like-new bezel - the original had some deeper scratches, and got a mild cleaning and a new caseback gasket along the way.
To improve ergonomics, the case gains a slim brushed caseback from tokeilab, and it's sitting on a strapcode oyster bracelet. Watch is under 13mm thick now, compared to 13.5 for OEM.
Basically - the watch received all the modern upgrades you'd want for a great everyday tool watch, surpassing the newer SRPD/5kx series in the process.
Condition
Case and bracelet show minor wear - minor desk diving marks on the polished surfaces. Nothing to distract when it's on the wrist, but the watch doesn't present like safe queen. Similarly, the dial has a tiny bit of UV fading / patina, crystal mutes the effects, and it's very hard to capture in photos, but it's got a bit of character. Other parts are in great shape.
Movement is brand new, and regulated to ~8s/day.
Specs
You're looking at a modded SKX173, which is a somewhat rare variant of the SKX007, and very similar to the SKX399. It has the same case dimensions / features as the 007, with a different dial and seconds hand. It was offered as a US-market only version, and produced in Malaysia. It
This is my take on an "supermod", using an OEM dial, case, chapter ring, bezel and handset, paired up with a brand new regulated NH36 movement, sapphire crystal, and ceramic insert. It received a like-new bezel - the original had some deeper scratches, and got a mild cleaning and a new caseback gasket along the way.
To improve ergonomics, the case gains a slim brushed caseback from tokeilab, and it's sitting on a strapcode oyster bracelet. Watch is under 13mm thick now, compared to 13.5 for OEM.
Basically - the watch received all the modern upgrades you'd want for a great everyday tool watch, surpassing the newer SRPD/5kx series in the process.
Condition
Case and bracelet show minor wear - minor desk diving marks on the polished surfaces. Nothing to distract when it's on the wrist, but the watch doesn't present like safe queen. Similarly, the dial has a tiny bit of UV fading / patina, crystal mutes the effects, and it's very hard to capture in photos, but it's got a bit of character. Other parts are in great shape.
Movement is brand new, and regulated to ~8s/day.
Specs
- OEM Seiko SKX173 case (7s26-0028 / 7s26-0020) - 42mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug
- ~12.7mm thick including crystal
- 22mm lug width
- Strapcode miltat oyster bracelet w/ diver's fliplock clasp
- Flat sapphire crystal (namokimods) with inner AR
- OEM Seiko 120 click unidirectional bezel
- Ceramic bezel insert with lumed pip
- Sterile NH-compatible screw-down crown (Watch & Style)
- OEM Seiko SKX173 handset
- OEM Seiko SKX173 dial
- Tokeilab brushed slim caseback
- Seiko NH36 movement - 21,6k BPH, ~40hr power reserve, hacks and handwinds. Quickset day and date functions.
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