First off, I'm a certified "watch guy" and own quite a few.  I have a particular affinity for dive watches, as I both like the look of them and enjoy swimming and snorkeling.  Though I don't dive, and don't need a 300m or up timepiece, I insist on at least 200m water resistance and a screw down crown.  I've got a few Citizens and two Seiko Solar dive watches, all of which are great watches.

I decided to try the SKX as it's a traditional favorite among water sports enthusiasts, and I wanted a reliable automatic movement.  And at around $200 give or take the occasional sale, this model is a good watch for the money.

The 42mm face diameter is fine for my wrist.  I'm not a big guy, and anything over 45mm dwarfs my wrist.  42 is just right for a guy my size, and a nice alternative to the current trend of giant watches marketed by Invicta and other makers.  It's a decent weight, not too heavy on the wrist.

The jubilee bracelet is a new one for me, and although a lot of folks aren't crazy about them, I find the fairly light weight comfortable, though pin adjustment took a little getting used to.  I may swap it out in the future, but it's fine for now.  Simple and understated.  The clasp is firm without being too hard to close.

Hand alignment is good, though the one knock I have here is that you can't "hack" the watch to a time source.  Setting the hands does not stop the second hand, which is a minor annoyance to someone (like me) who likes to set a watch to an atomic clock.  That said, you can move the second hand back slightly with a counterclockwise motion of the crown to the 12o'clock position and get a pretty close hack.  Crude but it works. And there isn't the too-loose movement of the hands while setting you see on cheaper watches. A professional diver might have a problem with the smaller minute increments on the bezel (less visible in the water), but I think there's a reason for this, as the bezel doesn't take away from the overall look of the watch, which you often see with dive models.

I haven't had this watch in the water yet, but as it's already getting warmer here in Arizona, that will come soon.  I don't expect any problems. I've never been disappointed with a Seiko, and don't expect the SKX to be any different.  Based on years of reviews on watch collector websites, this model is a reliable "go-to" for divers who prefer to wear that expensive Submariner or Tag to the after dive happy hour rather than in the water.

Another nice feature is the crown, which is recessed and screws down for the tightest seal.  And it's placed at 4 o'clock, which gives the watch a cleaner look.

Though time will tell, (no pun intended) the SKX is a great watch for the price, and while I own quite a few watches, this will be worn often.  While if it's not a daily wear, it isn't a bad idea to invest in a winder, the watch "rewinds" with minimal wrist movement.

I expect to get a lot of years out of this watch, if previous Seiko experience is any guide.  Highly recommended.

Update:  After about three weeks with this watch, I reduced my rating to three stars based on a couple of factors:
1.  Accuracy is poor, compared to other automatic Seikos Ive owned, 20-30 seconds per day slow.  After having read a few articles about this movement, I may be able to have it regulated to improve the accuracy.  Ill give it another few weeks to break in the movement before taking it to a jeweler.  Im used to solar and quartz movements with much better accuracy, I guess.
2.  The lack of hacking turned out to be more annoying than I initially thought.  I can get the minute hand lined up, but it always moves off the mark when pushing in the crown.  If you're OCD about this stuff as I am, it can be a deal breaker.

Im keeping the watch, as it will be a good (if rather expensive) beater, and has performed fine in the water as expected.  But Ill stick to my Seiko and Citizen solar-powered watches for general wear.  Having to set the watch every day is annoying.