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Gear Review Notes on Potential Seiko SKX Purchase Diving into the iconic diver's models for a new addition. ~25 Models Listed 2 Dial Sizes 2 Lug Sizes 200M Water Resist I'm considering picking up an SKX again, possibly the mid-size 013 or the full-size 009 Pepsi model. Here's a breakdown of the various Seiko SKX models for reference:   Section I Seiko SKX Models Overview Full Size (40mm Dial, 22mm Lug) - 200M Rated → 001 — Silver bezel → 003 — — → 005 — — Classic Trio → 007 — Black → 009 — Pepsi bezel → 011 — Orange dial Other Variants → 173 — Black with square hour markers → 175 — Pepsi bezel → 399 — Black with square applied markers → 401 — Pepsi bezel Titanium Models → 403 — Black dial, silver bezel → 405 — Silver dial, silver bezel Monsters → 779 — Black dial, silver bezel → 781 — Orange dial, silver bezel Mid-Size (37mm Dial, 20mm Lug) → 013 — Black → 015 — Pepsi bezel → 017 — Orange dial Mid-Size with 3 O'Clock Crown → 021 — White dial → 023 ...

Gear Review Seiko 5 SNZF17J2: A Solid Choice for an Automatic Beater Evaluating the "diver-style" Seiko 5 as an everyday workhorse ~23 Jewels +15-20 Seconds/Day Accuracy ~$100 Target Price Section I The Search for an Automatic Beater I initially wanted a Seiko 5 SNZF29 because its a better size, but finding one has proven challenging. The only listing I saw was asking for $400, which feels ridiculous for a basic Seiko 5. Instead, I picked up the larger SNZF17J2, and it’s not too bad. The glossy black dial features applied indices with decent lume, and it fits 22mm straps beautifully, especially on a dark brown leather band.   The Downsides There are a few drawbacks to consider with this model. The bezel quality is subpar—it does turn, but you really need to grip it tightly for it to move. It feels more like it's for show than for function. Since I bought mine pre-owned, it could be defective, but I remember the bezel action on the SKX007 being significantly better. In t...