Breeder/Beater combo 5513/SKX013

[bobafett]

Just wanted to post a photo of my breeder/beater combo

I love my grandfathers > fathers > my 1967 5513 dearly, but my SKX013 gets worn more often outside the office and honestly I love it just as much in a different way. I can't think of a better value for the money watch than the SKX.

[Chester01]

That’s a great combo, and I agree that the “beater” watch can take on a great deal of meaning. For me, though I try for a combo that looks much different. For me now, it’s my seiko Arnie and sub/speedy.

[1William]

Great combination. My Seiko's get more than the share of wrist time.

[scarlet knight]

I like my Seikos and my Rolexes!

[bobafett]

Originally Posted by Chester01

That’s a great combo, and I agree that the “beater” watch can take on a great deal of meaning. For me, though I try for a combo that looks much different. For me now, it’s my seiko Arnie and sub/speedy.

Would love to see your lineup.

My sub just got the jubilee which makes it closer to the SKX, but I don't mind.

I also have this 1967 Helbros Skin Diver which is on a calfskin strap that i throw into the lineup.

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by bobafett

Would love to see your lineup.

My sub just got the jubilee which makes it closer to the SKX, but I don't mind.

I also have this 1967 Helbros Skin Diver which is on a calfskin strap that i throw into the lineup.

Nice. Having the jubilee for the sub adds to the versatility. I have a seiko arnie, 16610, speedy pro, and a hamilton khaki in rotation. While my sub and speedy also look similar, the strap options really change it up.


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[bobafett]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Nice. Having the jubilee for the sub adds to the versatility. I have a seiko arnie, 16610, speedy pro, and a hamilton khaki in rotation. While my sub and speedy also look similar, the strap options really change it up.


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I love the history of the Seiko Arnie from Predator, too big for me to ever wear though.

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by bobafett

I love the history of the Seiko Arnie from Predator, too big for me to ever wear though.

It’s about the same lug to lug as my sub. I don’t think I can really pull it off, but watching that movie really started my interest in watches.


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[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by bobafett

I love the history of the Seiko Arnie from Predator, too big for me to ever wear though.

The original Arnie is not that big. The newer version is. 50.2mm lug 2 lug x 14.7mm tall x 47.6mm wide


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[icnbne]

my SKX013 has been promoted from being a beater (which was why i bought it) its just a super nice watch and the more i wear it the more I want to take care of it

[bobafett]

Originally Posted by icnbne

my SKX013 has been promoted from being a beater (which was why i bought it) its just a super nice watch and the more i wear it the more I want to take care of it

Totally agree! I just got a lumed sapphire planet ocean style bezel insert for it from LCBI.com and it elevates to a whole new level for a watch that has $275 invested in it.

[vintage navitimer]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I like my Seikos and my Rolexes!

I’ll second that statement


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[brandrea]

That a great duo for sure. I wear my SKX an awful lot as well. It’s a fun one for sure

[Livermoron]

My SKX Pepsi is my daily beater. My no date sub also a favorite. Jubilee on a sub is hot.
The planet ocean bezel on the SKX is also a hot look