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Post by falcon4311 on Nov 16, 2007 12:24:22 GMT -5
 Hi All, I have tried to research the Sky King IN9278 but to no avail. I have no idea if it has a Swiss movement or a Japanese movement. How durable is it? I saw one on Ebay a long time ago with a broken strap which concerns me when considering buying this watch. Does anyone have information they can pass along? I would love to know more about it  |
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Post by james13 on Nov 16, 2007 12:34:35 GMT -5
Sorry falcon I have never seen this one.
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Post by kokuryu on Nov 16, 2007 14:05:43 GMT -5
Strap is not long enough to fit my wrist and I couldnt find anyone with a strap to fit this watch so I have not purchased it yet.
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Post by watchbear on Nov 16, 2007 14:45:33 GMT -5
That is not a skyking... the Skyking is a hommage of rhe R*#%x Airking. I have the auto version of that watch  Miyota 8215 powered. I would guess the Chrono is a japineese quartz Found a pic of a skyking can be seen here www.watchcat.com/NewListings/inv4325sky.htm |
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Post by falcon4311 on Nov 16, 2007 16:37:47 GMT -5
Hey Watchbear,
I had never seen this watch before, the seller had it listed as a skyking. I just worry about the strap breaking and not being able to repair it. Is there potential for a break in the strap or does it seem fairly sturdy?
Kokuryu, how big is your wrist? I had a 71/2 inch wrist, would it fit me? I'm still not sure I would want it with the Japanese movement or not.
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Post by watchbear on Nov 17, 2007 8:52:51 GMT -5
Falcon,
The strap is very sturdy thick rubber with a deployant, I had to cut 3/4 of a inch out of the strap to fit a 7 3/4 wrist . I have had the watch for 12 or 13 years now wiht no problems at all.there is no reason to doubt the Japineese movement at all werther quarzt or auto. Miyaota makes excelent movements
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Post by falcon4311 on Nov 17, 2007 21:16:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the information watchbear.
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Post by jskelton on Nov 19, 2007 1:05:35 GMT -5
FWIW: The Sky King may come back out of retirement soon
Wink, wink... nudge, nudge.
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Post by Rusty on Nov 19, 2007 7:31:46 GMT -5
Hey Jim, will Sky King's niece Penny accompany him? (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink)  |
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Post by udxtdk9 on Nov 19, 2007 10:26:28 GMT -5
Hey Jim, will Sky King's niece Penny accompany him? (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink) And Clipper too? |
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Post by kokuryu on Nov 19, 2007 11:58:17 GMT -5
FWIW: The Sky King may come back out of retirement soon Wink, wink... nudge, nudge. I would be a VERY happy camper if it did so! |
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Post by liljimmy on Nov 19, 2007 14:12:57 GMT -5
I have been looking for a sky king for a year now...that would be great if they made it again
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Post by chaibill on Nov 19, 2007 21:52:53 GMT -5
it looks very familiar but not sure
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Post by jskelton on Nov 20, 2007 18:23:10 GMT -5
I wonder... if a 40mm Sky King would be better?
I wonder......
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Post by liljimmy on Nov 20, 2007 18:30:49 GMT -5
It sure would be...i think the original was around 38mm...40mm would be perfect....now i'm not asking for an exact month ...but if someone wanted to wonder when they may perhaps might show up...it may be huge help for a certain someones holiday or birthday wish list ;D
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