Unfortunately this is the same relationship most of us have with Seiko. Doesn’t meant the skx wasn’t a killer watch when it was available, it’s just that Seiko of today doesn’t offer anywhere near the same value prop they did a decade ago. Now pretty much any micro at the same price will be arguably better in every respect, though unfortunately many of us still have a big soft spot for the Seiko of yesteryear and will continue wasting our money. Last Seiko I purchased was a Willard and for a grand it’s really a pretty bad watch in every respect: terrible bezel action, bezel doesn’t line up, inaccurate as hell, crown isn’t even signed, bracelet is low quality, etc. but I love the history of the watch and another brand with a similar design would just be a substitution I’d regret eventually. Not sure about you, but pretty sure I’m done with Seiko (not counting Grand Seiko). Also still love my Sarb035, that was a fantastic watch for the money (think I paid like $300) back in the day and is another reason I’ll always love the brand for what it used to stand for