Just tried one of these on today, asked for a good price, started looking at eBay as soon as I left the shop. I convinced myself I didn’t need another Turtle. Now yo7 post a review on it..... daaamn
Bought a with bit of uncertainty because the case shape and half wanting to harvest the dial for my skx, but the bezel insert dial combination is so beautiful I decided to keep it the way it is. The finish of the watch is also really good and mine is alined. So it's a keeper........ For now lol
I really like this new dial and handset...I especially like the maxi markers, really cool bezel insert. You really should try wearing a turtle for a while...I love my PADI, it is super comfortable. This one looks awesome! Thank you for an excellent review Rob and thank you for sharing the discount code :)
Been wearing Seiko since the late 70's, owned a 6105 and 3 or 4 6309's during the 80's. Before Seiko started cracking down on their AD pricing they should have corrected the chapter ring fiasco. Seems that every decade something is crooked. The early 2000's had hand alignment problems, that got fixed and transitioned into the bezels that are 1/2 click off from lining up (which still exists today), then the dreaded chapter rings which evidently is happening even on the higher end SBDC063 and up. Get everything in line with consistent quality control and I don't mind the price. Seiko has some nice models out they just need to clean up their assembly game.
I see this model in shop windows quite a lot, its super attractive. Just thinking about the cosmetic differences between this and the Save The Ocean on strap version.
It's a stunner for sure, considering buying it but still on the fence here. How does it stand up with all the QC issues we keep hearing with bezel alignment, chapter ring dial ,back play on the bezel when we look at something like steinhart and the strong proposal they bring with the ocean one vintage series Which one you recommend Rob
Awesome looking watch, thanks for the review! I was really hoping they stuck to the new bezel insert groove design for turtles here on out, but I saw some images on WUS of upcoming new seiko turtles and it doesn't seem to be the case.
Totally agree about the difference in fit between SKX and Turtle. I've tried a Turtle a couple times and just wasn't able to bond with it. Oddly, I love the Samurai. Go figure. 🤷🏻♂️ That's a beauty though.
raksh9 well, for the time being at least. The SKX is going the way of the Dodo. 😢 And the Mini Turtle, while I like it and own one ,is not a mod candidate nor a daily wear piece for me. Love my SKXs though.
U dig le's, monsters and ss bezels. What do u think of this Thailand exclusive? Srp657k1? Has a nicer box than usual and comes woth bracelet and matching blue tropic strap.
You still have the NY0080-12X?, it'd be nice to see a wrist check with that on. I got an original Citizen bracelet for it but the clasp isn't too good.
Man I like this turtle, currently I have the srpa85. I'm torn between the monster and the blue lagoon on my next seiko. How would you lean on that one.. My friend told me I needed an SKX before anything in the collection, is he right?? Thanks again and another great vid!!!
You don’t “need” the skx. Sure it’s iconic and cool, but many don’t care for it and that’s fine. Would be ideal if you could try them all, but that can’t always happen either. Go with your gut and the first thing that tickles you, then you will know.
how lovely :) i've been interested in seiko turtle, thank you for the review of that. by the way, on the website you've mentioned, they are selling turtles which have kanji day wheel? or not? cause turtle you have has kanji but the website listed srpd21 which doesn't have as i know. plz let me know if you know :) thanks!
been drooling over this model for weeks........i finally broke down and got one!!
The grey and blue go together so well, and the bezel insert grooves resemble those on a record album.
Record? What’s that? Only us old folk know ?
Random Rob so true. I have a 1964 magnavox record player in my living room.
I have this watch. Got it about a year ago. It has the kanji and English date wheel. Ordered from Japan. Love it!
Just tried one of these on today, asked for a good price, started looking at eBay as soon as I left the shop. I convinced myself I didn’t need another Turtle. Now yo7 post a review on it..... daaamn
Got this one today! Love it! Wish they make a green one!
Green /safe the forest
Very cool dial and easy to read hands. Drilled lugs too. Not a Seiko fan but this looks good on your wrist.
Wow very cool. Looking fwd to the Samurai with this dial. Just ordered with your link. Glad these dials now have the outlined indices.
Bought a with bit of uncertainty because the case shape and half wanting to harvest the dial for my skx, but the bezel insert dial combination is so beautiful I decided to keep it the way it is. The finish of the watch is also really good and mine is alined. So it's a keeper........ For now lol
Great video. Looks like the 6 oclock indices is shifted to the right just like Bruce says his isn't.
Thanks for the review! Well it looks like im going to have to get this one too!
I really like this new dial and handset...I especially like the maxi markers, really cool bezel insert. You really should try wearing a turtle for a while...I love my PADI, it is super comfortable. This one looks awesome! Thank you for an excellent review Rob and thank you for sharing the discount code :)
Been wearing Seiko since the late 70's, owned a 6105 and 3 or 4 6309's during the 80's. Before Seiko started cracking down on their AD pricing they should have corrected the chapter ring fiasco. Seems that every decade something is crooked. The early 2000's had hand alignment problems, that got fixed and transitioned into the bezels that are 1/2 click off from lining up (which still exists today), then the dreaded chapter rings which evidently is happening even on the higher end SBDC063 and up. Get everything in line with consistent quality control and I don't mind the price. Seiko has some nice models out they just need to clean up their assembly game.
I wish the skx would get this kind of treatment for those of us who don’t like the turtle case
Gorgeous watch!
I agree. New turtle is perfect. Hope they continue this style.
I see this model in shop windows quite a lot, its super attractive. Just thinking about the cosmetic differences between this and the Save The Ocean on strap version.
It's a stunner for sure, considering buying it but still on the fence here.
How does it stand up with all the QC issues we keep hearing with bezel alignment, chapter ring dial ,back play on the bezel when we look at something like steinhart and the strong proposal they bring with the ocean one vintage series
Which one you recommend Rob
All cheese aside, I really like the gold turtle.
I like cheese, and the gold turtle. Win win
That's a really special turtle !
Really nice one :) I'm looking forward for the new sumo spb101j1 too
looks like perfect fit man,nice watch👍
Awesome looking watch, thanks for the review! I was really hoping they stuck to the new bezel insert groove design for turtles here on out, but I saw some images on WUS of upcoming new seiko turtles and it doesn't seem to be the case.
Dang it! This is the way to go
Great white shark
I had a PADI Turtle, and the fit wasn't fully to my liking, but this thing is making me think. I hope they do the new Monster with this colorway.
That would be great. Seiko!!! Listen to this man!!!!
They actually did ! SBDY045 / SRPE09. Looks like it’s japan only though
@@Kaisuke971 Thanks for the heads up!
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ love this 🐢 I will get one soon 🏊🏼♂️
Totally agree about the difference in fit between SKX and Turtle. I've tried a Turtle a couple times and just wasn't able to bond with it. Oddly, I love the Samurai. Go figure. 🤷🏻♂️ That's a beauty though.
I'm the other way around, the Turtle sits on my wrist sooo nicely. Its great the Seiko makes something for everyone.
raksh9 well, for the time being at least. The SKX is going the way of the Dodo. 😢 And the Mini Turtle, while I like it and own one ,is not a mod candidate nor a daily wear piece for me. Love my SKXs though.
I have the srpd21k1 and it wears perfectly at least as I wear watches on my right hand. The underside curvature of the watch is spot on.
U dig le's, monsters and ss bezels. What do u think of this Thailand exclusive? Srp657k1? Has a nicer box than usual and comes woth bracelet and matching blue tropic strap.
That’s a great model.
Discount of seik25 even works today! Nice.
Great Det. Lions watch
Wow, didn’t make the connection. Dead on bro.
I grew up in Romulos Mi thats my team
She is purty
Yeah, the bracelet was a letdown, put some tape behind the lugs to get rid of the gap and he noise it made.
You still have the NY0080-12X?, it'd be nice to see a wrist check with that on. I got an original Citizen bracelet for it but the clasp isn't too good.
Long gone. Sadly I don’t keep much
The bezel (not the insert) is already updated from the SRPC95, so definitely it is not new. Just take a look since you have the SRPC95
This turtle or the samurai? Difficult choice
Looks like your Sbdy031 is like mine... Double check the 6 o'clock chapter ring? Looks a tad bit off towards the 7?
They fix the top and get the bottom off? Classic Seiko, well played. Lol
Sorry about that Rob but you are taking this apart anyways, so all good. I feel better now however about mine lol
Andrew Hannam
Never know. I am not rushing anything. But yeah odds are this is a cr700 skx build.
If you had to choose between this and the G-Shock GMWB5000-1, would would be your choice?
Gshock
If only they made a save the ocean sumo, I would have that in a heart beat. Unless they priced it at over $800 like the new sumo models.
How many colorways does the venerable turtle have ?? 15 by now ?? 😅😅
What camera do you use to shoot your videos
iPhone XS
Thanks Rob, I’am on the look out for something to do macro but the iPhone is so versatile
I will get a turtle if all these upgrades were made to the normal SRP777 turtle.
Still the best turtle imo
Man I like this turtle, currently I have the srpa85.
I'm torn between the monster and the blue lagoon on my next seiko.
How would you lean on that one..
My friend told me I needed an SKX before anything in the collection, is he right??
Thanks again and another great vid!!!
You don’t “need” the skx. Sure it’s iconic and cool, but many don’t care for it and that’s fine. Would be ideal if you could try them all, but that can’t always happen either. Go with your gut and the first thing that tickles you, then you will know.
You need a skx to be a seikoholic☺️
Hey, what size is your wrist?
how lovely :) i've been interested in seiko turtle, thank you for the review of that. by the way, on the website you've mentioned, they are selling turtles which have kanji day wheel? or not? cause turtle you have has kanji but the website listed srpd21 which doesn't have as i know. plz let me know if you know :) thanks!
This or the Blue Lagoon?
This!!!
Nooooo, don’t harvest that perfect turtle!!! Plenty of misaligned ones out there to harvest.
Legit gonna be sad. Maybe I should sell this one and grab another. Ugh
It’s a real beauty! Just ordered an SKX today and I have a Padi Turtle I might have to harvest ! 😂
I wanna kill a Turtle too .......
Yes, take them all out.
The second hand shark tail is a gimmick. Playful fin and tail are fun at first... But aren't serious.
All hand is different and its crap bud dial that steals the looks