Comments about Seiko/Pulsar Seiko SKX173 Automatic Dive 200m Watch:

Had a similar Seiko in the 70's it lasted over twenty years. I used this one for diving only for one year plus then full time starting eight months ago. Was fast from the start but now it gains over 15 min. per 24 hours.

Comments about Seiko/Pulsar Seiko SKX173 Automatic Dive 200m Watch:

I purchased this watch impressed by Seiko's reputation of smart style, rugged design and accurate time keeping. Well, two of the three proved true. Keeping accurate time, something I consider the keystone function of any watch, is where this time piece fails. The watch was losing 10 minutes every two weeks.

I sent it to Seiko for repair which tinkered with it and returned it with a note saying it's not design to keep accurate time. And since they worked on it, it now runs fast.

Still, it's a beautiful watch and can take a pounding but so does a Timex at a quarter of the price.

Comments about Seiko/Pulsar Seiko SKX173 Automatic Dive 200m Watch:

I own an early version of this extrememly faithful watch. Regardless of some reviews I have read, I purchased this watch in 1979 and dove with it countless times on reefs, wrecks, rock formations, in heavy surf, surge, etc. I have never had to do any maintenance to it over the years, never changed the crystal (though it is quite scratched), never had it cleaned. I have had to change the band at least twice however. Over the years it has slowed down a bit and yes, if you don't wear it for about 48 hours it will stop (since it's a self winder). It is an extremely reliable and durable dive watch that will outlast most other watches as long as you keep the crown completely screwed down. I have recently met a diver in Florida that also had this watch for 25 years and loves it as well. It's like an old friend.

Comments about Seiko/Pulsar Seiko SKX173 Automatic Dive 200m Watch:

I've had my Seiko for 3 years and it has been very reliable. Since it's automatic, I have have re-set the time if I don't wear it for a day or so, but otherwise it's very accurate. I've never had a problem with it leaking and have made several dives with it to 130'+. The markings are very visible and I've had very few scratches even though I wear it constantly at work and am pretty rough with it. (I even took a bullet while wearing it during a SWAT entry). Great watch for the money.

Comments about Seiko/Pulsar Seiko SKX173 Automatic Dive 200m Watch:

thats the last seiko i ever buy
bought my wife a citizen eco diver and thats what i'll buy next.
bought a citizen diver 200 10yrs ago and it still works perfect