Last night I accidentally bounced a Casio G-Shock on the floor. I didn’t even think twice. Why? Because the rubber G-Shock watchband and bezel-cover absorbs blows that would scar an ordinary watch — even one tough as boots like Seiko Automatic Divers 200m SKX007 (above). I wear SKX007 all the time, including when I go fishing or work on the car, yet, so far, the bezel and crystal are perfect. What’s the secret? One word: rubberize.
One of the many good things about Seiko SKX007 is the variety of parts available for it. Every piece that makes up the watch, from bezel to dial to movement, is available from Wee Wah Lee at Chronograph.com as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) part. And parts from variations of SKX007 — like models SKX009 and SKX011 — are interchangeable.
Some watches accessorize more easily than others. This watch is perhaps the easiest. Successful small businesses are built around customizing SKX007. This model is special.
An eBay seller called thewatchcollector offers a protective rubber bezel cover designed for Seiko SKX007 that fits it like a glove. When the weekend rolls around and you find me banging around in the workshop, I’ll be wearing either a Casio G-Shock, or my Seiko SKX007 with the rubber bezel guard.
Along with protecting the metal bezel from dings and scars, the rubber guard makes the glass crystal recess. Rubber rises a couple millimeters above the glass crystal protecting it from chips and scratches.
Although the underside of the rubber guard is inscribed “SEIKO” and “JAPAN,” it’s doubtful it’s an OEM part. But what’s the harm, at just $10, you could even consider that part of its charm.
The guard affixes as shown below. It’s ingenious. I know some won’t like the idea of covering up the countdown bezel and losing its functionality. But when you know you’ve got some roughhouse work ahead, better safe than sorry. Rock climbing on Sunday? Pleeze. Reach for the guard.
Besides, the guard gives SKX007 a whole new look. Combined with the stock Seiko Z 22 rubber strap, the black rubber guard transforms the Seiko into a G-Shock. And since it slips off just as easily as it slides on, when you’re tired of the look it’s a simple matter to remove the guard and reveal the beautiful bezel underneath.
For those who have an SKX007 divers watch and ride it hard at work or play, I recommend one of these useful rubber bezel guards. For those who have an SKX007 and are G-Shock fans, I recommend one for a little cheap fun. It transforms your analog divers watch into a Seiko G-Shock. So here’s piece of weekend advice. If you have a Seiko Automatic 200m SKX007 . . . for protection — wrap that rascal!
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