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The product is a rare Seiko 21J SKX173 0029 auto men's dive watch with a Singapore dial and in original excellent condition. This classic sport/diver watch features a unidirectional rotating black bezel, non-numeric hour marks, and a stainless steel case with a silver color. The watch has a 42mm case size, 13mm case thickness, and is water-resistant up to 200 meters. It comes with a two-piece vintage style waffle band in black, a 22mm lug width, and a buckle closure. The watch also includes features such as a 12-hour dial and a rotating timer bezel, making it a functional and stylish choice for diving and everyday wear.

SEIKO 7S26 SKX173  0029  AUTO MEN'S  DAY/ DATE DIVERS SS WATCH ALL ORIGINAL.

 **THIS MODEL 029 CASE VERSION IS  ONE OF THE RAREST IN THE SKX LINE. LIMITED PRODUCTION.  IT HAS TO SELDOM SEEN "SINGAPORE DIAL" AND RARE MARKING ON THE CASEBACK "MOV'T SINGAPORE

AS THESE RARE SINAPORE DIALS DISAPPEAR THE VALUE WILL GO UP.

SKX173/175 Variants include 7S26-0029 (Singapore dial - earlier production) and 7S26-0028 (Malaysia dial- later production).

029Dial:   Original Seiko  Dial, marked Seiko Automatic  Diver's 200m &  Singapore . Orig dauphine hour & minute hands, day date window at 3'oclock position, inner minute track in fine condition, dial is in X fine condition. Rare caseback as well marked mov't Singapore

Movement: A Work horse Seiko cal. 7S26A automatic wind movement, runs strong and keeps good time. Good reserve power

Bezel: Original ring bezel and original insert, rotates nicely and in excellent condition. Uni-directional, counterclockwise with correct clicks.

Case: High grade Seiko Stainless Steel case, measures 42 mm. without crown, 45 mm. lug to lug. Case  is in excellent condition.

BAND: Top quality rubber quick release vintage waffle style two piece band. Teplaces the unconfortable original.

Crystal: Seiko original  Hardex glass in excellent  condition,with no scratches or chips

Luminescence:the Lume is still decent and easy to read 

Crown: Seiko  Original crown in good condition,locks into place with no problem

Overall: Watch overall is in terrific condition 


The watch has been tested for water resistance. Splash OK,rain ok..submerge in water  NG. If you plain on swimming or snorkeling you should have it re-pressurized
 


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Seiko Diver SKX007 Watch Review

ADDITIONIAL  GENERAL INFORMATION ON THIS MODEL FROM WATCH SLEUTH -Internet

The SKX175 is the discontinued North American variant of the SKX009. I don't think it's a matter of them not being popular, they are just not as plentiful as the SKX009.

The SKX175 indicies are round  and look similar to the 007's circular indicies. 

DIAL: The SKX175 dial looks a bit grey or very dark blue and many Seiko fans have theories on the color. What's most important is the dial is legible and the hour markers are circular, and there is a triangle at the 12 o'clock position. There is an equal spacing between the hour markers and there is a day and date function replacing the 4 o'clock marker. The day can be set in English or Spanish. The hour hand is sword shaped and the minute marker is an arrow. Best of both worlds.

CRYSTAL:Hardex which is a mineral crystal. Hardex isn't scratch proof, but it is more resistant to being shattered than Sapphire crystal, and worthy of handling scuba expeditions.

BEZEL: Made of steel like all other parts. The bezel rotates 60 clicks, meaning you can time in small increments, up to 60 seconds. The bezel has  silver numerals.  

CASEBACK: This diver has a tsunami design in the middle of the case back. and rare marking Mov't Singapore The movement looks easy to access through the six indentations around the movement to open it. The back is made of the same steel and brushed as well.

CASE:Seiko divers have a very distinct case that is unlike most diver watches. The new watches are circular with the crown near 4 oclock with crown guards. The size of the watch is 42mm in diameter which is inline with watches by today's standards. The case is made 316L stainless steel with brushed front and sides. The case is beefy and if you were to use a thin nato strap, it would look disproportionate.

 LUME:Seiko divers are known for their bright lume and the SKX173 is no exception. The lume is on the hour markers, hands, and a few positions on the bezel. We've tested the lume, and the Seiko lume was much stronger and brighter. Seiko uses it`s own Luminova-style paint, called Lumibrite.

CROWN: Seiko diver's crowns are on the 4 o`clock position. This is guarded by crown guards and it's a screw-down. The screw-down is very tight and perfect for under water use as it's tough to shake loose. The crown controls the day, date, and time and if you go backwards the second-hand will also go backwards if you want to set the exact time. The crown is unsigned.

MOVEMENT: Seiko divers run on the workhorse 7S26 movement. This is one of the most reliable movements that Seiko makes. This is an automatic movement which requires physical movement. Once this movement gets going, it'll move at 21,600 BPH. There are 21 jewels in this movement which are used in areas where metal wear will occur and the jewels help to minimize this and keep the movement running at top speed. In one week of constant use, we noticed +/-10 seconds. This movement requires servicing every few years. The power reserve wasn't great at a little over 1 day, but otherwise, think workhorse, but make sure you move.

OVERALL: The Seiko Diver SKX175 029 is a durable workhorse. The case is hefty and carries some weight, but the dial and bezel are beautiful and legible. If you're going for a dressy look, go with the metal band, and if you're looking to actually use the bezel and dive with this, the rubber band is best. You're not going to find a better and more respected diver or just plain watch in the market. Do yourself a favor and find a watch band that fits your style

IN CONCLUSION 

 This Seiko Model SKX 173 7S26-029 diver wristwatch is a rare find with a unique Singapore dial. The unidirectional rotating bezel and non-numeric hour marks make it a standout piece for any collector. The watch features a mechanical (automatic) 7S26 movement, 21 jewels, and a water resistance of 200 meters/20 ATM when re-pressurized. The silver stainless steel case and band give it a sleek and modern look, while the black dial and black bezel add a touch of elegance to the overall design. This watch comes with a screwback caseback and a 22mm lug width. It is a men's watch and has a case size of 42mm,