JDM Seiko Orange Diver Head-To-Head: SKX011J vs. SBSA009 (SRPD59)

For the written version of this comparison between the Orange-dial 5KX and the SKX011 Orange Boy, visit https://bespokeunit.com/articles/watches/seiko-orange-diver-skx011-vs-srpd59/ Watches In This Video 1. SKX011 Review: https://bespokeunit.com/articles/watches/seiko-skx011j-orange-diver/ Pricing: https://ebay.us/NgxZLv 2. SRPD59 (SBSA009) Review: https://bespokeunit.com/articles/watches/seiko-sbsa009-srpd59-orange-5kx-japan/ Pricing: https://ebay.us/zvn9te BespokeUnit Watches Homepage: https://bespokeunit.com/watches/ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Overview Both of these models are the "Made in Japan version". The SKX used is an SKX011J and the Seiko 5 Sports is a reference SBSA009. Both models are available in non-JDM versions as the SKX011K and SRPD59, respectively. 02:02 Case Comparison The cases on both of these watches are essentially the same. That is because the Seiko 5 Sports line of dive watches were based largely on the SKX. This is likely due to the significant success that the SKX had over more than 2 decades. The dimensions of the two watch cases are the same, and both have Seiko Hardlex crystals. Yet, the Seiko 5 Sports has a sapphire case back whereas the SKX has a solid caseback. 02:16 Bezel Comparison Both bezels are quite similar to each other, however, the SRPD59/SBSA009 only has individual minute markings from 0 to 20 whereas the SKX011 has 60 individual minute calibrations on the bezel. 02:52 Orange Dials Comparison The orange dials are where these