This is the main question I wanted to answer with this review. For me, the answering is a resounding “Yes!” But here’s the thing. I have so many sentimental moments and great trips baked into the metal of my SKX009, that I’m extremely biased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many brands make much “better” watches for cheaper prices, in my opinion. Check out newer Seiko divers with the 4R series movement that offers hacking and hand-winding. Or even check out some offers from Orient or many micro-brands. Alternatives are beyond the scope of this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s also assuming you can’t find a brand new SKX for around $150 or less (but I think those days are gone forever, unfortunately). The SKX still has a lot going for it, too. It just works. The 7S26 is a cheap movement, one that’s probably cheaper to replace than service, but it’s also rock-solid and capable of running trouble-free for a long time with minimal maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, if you want a proven, iconic dive watch from a reputable brand, the SKX is hard to beat – even to this day. It’s definitely not the best value after prices shot up following its discontinuation, though. Not everything is about value for money, either, and I’d gladly pay double what I originally did to re-acquire this watch if something were to happen to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n