Thanks Jeff, I know the asymmetrical shape of the Willard does have more personality but the slim turtle feels like it could be a signature watch for my wrist
@@JeffreyMcMahon I saw that, you're a brave man. Sharing your goal does make it easier to adhere to though, so I'm certain you'll make the year barring any earth shattering opportunity. I'm curious to see if you find yourself feeding another addiction in the place of watch collecting. I know my watch sickness really ramped up after I completed work on my previous car obsession.
Bracelet definitely suits a pilots watch a lot more. The watch looks amazing and I think that circular date window matches the circular design of the case.
@@AverageBros Did you actually read the 'welcomewrist' comment before showing a love that will echo through the ages. Circular case design beggars belief. 99% of analogue watch dials are round, little to surprises here. The watch in this instance has a barrel case. On the other hand your selection strap for this particular watch is appropriate. Often it appears that when you show the more generic watches there is an excuse to introduce a strap that adds little to the presentation. I hope you saw the irony of removing the single use plastic from the supplied recycled band, though I think that strap was incredibly elegant, echoing craft from a different age, and was given short thrift in the review. By all means introduce sponsored products but Seiko designers probably deserve more respect. Also you would normally expect an aviator's watch to have a leather band if tradition was to be observed.
@@clivebroadhead4857 Yeah, I read it. They agreed that the bracelet looked more like it suited a pilot's watch, as I mentioned in the video. As for the other comments, maybe rounded would've been more appropriate vs. circular. Strap wasn't sponsored, I ordered and paid normally. I purchased the watch knowing I wasn't going to wear it on the strap or bracelet, so I already had the strap ready and had others in route as well. I didn't disrespect their designers, I'm a customer and this is my watch to wear as I prefer, I've praised their Seichu straps for their looks and build quality but the wearability just isn't there for me. As for the Aviator on a strap comment, I'm specifically talking about bracelets, the 5-link style is something you'd normally see on a Flieger, I just did a video about the new bracelet for the Laco Flieger Pro and it's a 5-link.
@@AverageBros My apologies. Your prompt response leads me to understand how you must have to respond to even the most glib comments. You responded to me in a courteous manner so thank you.
Seiko is the master of dials but the 6R35 movement is not worth the extra money in my opinion. My Willard is back at my AD because it was running at an amplitude of 159 degrees and stopped well short of the 70 hours power reserve. Seiko...just stick with the reliable 4R35, the great dials, saphire and a decent bracelet at half the price.
I have a bunch of 6r35 seikos. The accuracy is all over the map. A few pretty good, others not so much. It always amazes me how accurate my 4r35 divers are. I wore a couple of samurai to work.....about 5 seconds off in a day. Most are relatively accurate good runners. Better than my 8L in my Seiko diver.
Not sure what drew me into this review more: the watch, or that lovely strap. Thought they looked good together until I actually saw them on wrist. Wow! Not good, but stunning. I need this.
Best thing about not so limited 'limited edition' Seiko is that if you wait long enough you get them at awesome discount. Just ordered new from an AD for £580 in new years sale. Can't beat half price for a mid tier Seiko with a dial this good.
Thank you for the heads up on Crown and Buckle pairing! It looks incredible 😍. I just ordered it and waiting to recieve the 333 as well. So stoked!! Always love your thorough videos! Thank you!
Nice video 👍🏻😄. I don’t like the bracelet, but I think Seiko went with a five link to try and keep that narrow elongation from the dial. I would have it on the plastic bottle strap, just for the colour match. Interesting to see what the second strap looks like.
Great review. Thanks. Great looking strap you put on it. What is it? I have a Willard sbdc149 with the seichu straps. Beautiful straps that look great on the watch. Only one problem for me. Makes the watch sit way to high on my wrist. Bugs me! I ended putting it on a reddish leather strap. Has a good vintage look to it. That slim turtle is gorgeous! Tempted to get one. I am drawn to the Willard sbdc169. Really like the funky shape of that case. Think the Willard is more playful with the white and blue.
I'm curious how this became known as the "slim turtle" when this bears more hallmarks of a Willard. Wouldn't "slim willard" make more sense? Is the Willard a type of Turtle maybe?
The model it references predates the Willard, as the Willard was an evolution of this case, adding asymmetrical crown guards. The Willard is part of the turtle family line being the in-between step between the Slim Turtle 6105-8000 and 6306/6309 Turtles.
Almost bought the 62mas with this face but ended buying a black alpinist and the 2022 king turtle blue shell. Two for the price of one. This face is nice but now I know I made the right decision.
Then you must have enjoyed the single use plastic containing the strap. At least if were sandwiched between the shells of baby turtles the result would have been bio degradable. I prefer the 317. Less fluff.
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I have the 335J1, the black slim turtle, and I absolutely LOVE the fit and profile of it. One of the best feeling sizes I’ve ever felt.
Have you noticed any scratches? Is the coating holding up? Thanks
I love it. If I were recommending one watch to someone who wanted an everyday diver, I'd point them in this direction.
Thanks Jeff, I know the asymmetrical shape of the Willard does have more personality but the slim turtle feels like it could be a signature watch for my wrist
@@AverageBros i would wear it on a strapcode chaffle
@@JeffreyMcMahon I actually have an Anthracite Tropic incoming for it
@@AverageBros I want to see the video, but I have to remind myself of the power of FOMO. I'm trying not to buy for a year.
@@JeffreyMcMahon I saw that, you're a brave man. Sharing your goal does make it easier to adhere to though, so I'm certain you'll make the year barring any earth shattering opportunity. I'm curious to see if you find yourself feeding another addiction in the place of watch collecting. I know my watch sickness really ramped up after I completed work on my previous car obsession.
Bracelet definitely suits a pilots watch a lot more. The watch looks amazing and I think that circular date window matches the circular design of the case.
Thanks, the overall theme really comes together well on this one
@@AverageBros Did you actually read the 'welcomewrist' comment before showing a love that will echo through the ages. Circular case design beggars belief. 99% of analogue watch dials are round, little to surprises here. The watch in this instance has a barrel case. On the other hand your selection strap for this particular watch is appropriate. Often it appears that when you show the more generic watches there is an excuse to introduce a strap that adds little to the presentation. I hope you saw the irony of removing the single use plastic from the supplied recycled band, though I think that strap was incredibly elegant, echoing craft from a different age, and was given short thrift in the review. By all means introduce sponsored products but Seiko designers probably deserve more respect. Also you would normally expect an aviator's watch to have a leather band if tradition was to be observed.
@@clivebroadhead4857 Yeah, I read it. They agreed that the bracelet looked more like it suited a pilot's watch, as I mentioned in the video. As for the other comments, maybe rounded would've been more appropriate vs. circular. Strap wasn't sponsored, I ordered and paid normally. I purchased the watch knowing I wasn't going to wear it on the strap or bracelet, so I already had the strap ready and had others in route as well. I didn't disrespect their designers, I'm a customer and this is my watch to wear as I prefer, I've praised their Seichu straps for their looks and build quality but the wearability just isn't there for me. As for the Aviator on a strap comment, I'm specifically talking about bracelets, the 5-link style is something you'd normally see on a Flieger, I just did a video about the new bracelet for the Laco Flieger Pro and it's a 5-link.
@@AverageBros My apologies. Your prompt response leads me to understand how you must have to respond to even the most glib comments. You responded to me in a courteous manner so thank you.
Amazing watch! Especially the silver dial and the bracelet.
What a great presentation! Love this watch.
Seiko is the master of dials but the 6R35 movement is not worth the extra money in my opinion. My Willard is back at my AD because it was running at an amplitude of 159 degrees and stopped well short of the 70 hours power reserve. Seiko...just stick with the reliable 4R35, the great dials, saphire and a decent bracelet at half the price.
I have a bunch of 6r35 seikos. The accuracy is all over the map. A few pretty good, others not so much. It always amazes me how accurate my 4r35 divers are. I wore a couple of samurai to work.....about 5 seconds off in a day. Most are relatively accurate good runners.
Better than my 8L in my Seiko diver.
@Douglas Lockhart I have the Samurai too. It's accurate and reliable with a great looking dial and saphire crystal at half the price of my Willard.
The dial is an absolute winner. Especially in that case! Great video!
Not sure what drew me into this review more: the watch, or that lovely strap. Thought they looked good together until I actually saw them on wrist. Wow! Not good, but stunning. I need this.
Best thing about not so limited 'limited edition' Seiko is that if you wait long enough you get them at awesome discount. Just ordered new from an AD for £580 in new years sale. Can't beat half price for a mid tier Seiko with a dial this good.
Thank you for the heads up on Crown and Buckle pairing! It looks incredible 😍. I just ordered it and waiting to recieve the 333 as well. So stoked!! Always love your thorough videos! Thank you!
My pleasure, happy to help!
What a beautiful watch 👍
Really Cool. Subtle, but beautiful.
Thanks Shane, I was partially motivated by the connection you made with your Ice dial MM200 reduced.
youre the seiko god
Well, I don't know about that but I'm honored to just be nominated 😂😂😂
Absolutely beautiful❤❤❤
God blue second hands are goregeous.
I LOVE this piece.
Me too!
Nice video 👍🏻😄. I don’t like the bracelet, but I think Seiko went with a five link to try and keep that narrow elongation from the dial. I would have it on the plastic bottle strap, just for the colour match. Interesting to see what the second strap looks like.
Sold. Great review man. Thank you
I like it! Good combo. I kinda wish it was a vertical brushed metal dial, like a Milgauss 1019 - more sporty, less fancy.
That would be cool, they've done a similar dial to what you've described on one of my King Seiko's and Panda Chronographs
Brilliant watch also agree with you choice of watch strap
I would buy this in a minute if they put an actually good movement in it.
6R35 is a great movement; what you mean is a more upscale one.
Mine is running with +-2 seconds a day. Sorry you feel the need to repeat something you see on all Seiko videos.
would be great to see this case with the Solar GMT movement in Green
That’s my next seiko
Wish you would have showed it on the included Hi-Chew strap 😉
Way too thick and featured on the strap in most every other photo or video
This is nice, but then again, design-wise how hard can it be for Seiko to put date window and its crown exactly at 4.00..??
I think the idea is that's so far down it doesn't need crown guards - it's more protected at 4:30 than 4:00
Not sure why there not adding an applied Seiko logo and dropping the Pro-spec logo off the dial.
Couldn’t believe that a seichu strap is over $180 on eBay!
The date location on the watch just looks weird
Great review. Thanks. Great looking strap you put on it. What is it?
I have a Willard sbdc149 with the seichu straps. Beautiful straps that look great on the watch. Only one problem for me. Makes the watch sit way to high on my wrist. Bugs me! I ended putting it on a reddish leather strap. Has a good vintage look to it.
That slim turtle is gorgeous! Tempted to get one. I am drawn to the Willard sbdc169. Really like the funky shape of that case. Think the Willard is more playful with the white and blue.
Strap details in the video with links in the description, thanks
I wear all my natos the single pass technique. I think it gives a much cleaner look and makes the case sit much closer to the wrist.
where can I buy the Seiko seichu straps separately?
Their too expensive i.m.o. $150.00+. Maybe 40 buckS I'd order a few of them.
6:12 why are they not for you?
Strap is too thick and bracelet doesn't match aesthetically
I'm curious how this became known as the "slim turtle" when this bears more hallmarks of a Willard. Wouldn't "slim willard" make more sense? Is the Willard a type of Turtle maybe?
The model it references predates the Willard, as the Willard was an evolution of this case, adding asymmetrical crown guards. The Willard is part of the turtle family line being the in-between step between the Slim Turtle 6105-8000 and 6306/6309 Turtles.
I’ll buy the bracelet if you’re selling
Almost bought the 62mas with this face but ended buying a black alpinist and the 2022 king turtle blue shell. Two for the price of one. This face is nice but now I know I made the right decision.
This grey bezel remind me of the one on the pelagos39. Am I the only one seing that?
Imagine limited edition and everybody complaining that it doesn’t keep the time!
Is it just me or is the lume mismatched
"Flat" ? Not the way I would ddescribe something nearly 13mm thicc
I Prefer the 313, let the ocean die.
Then you must have enjoyed the single use plastic containing the strap. At least if were sandwiched between the shells of baby turtles the result would have been bio degradable. I prefer the 317. Less fluff.
Please blue dial pepsi
You uploaded a coming soon short, then the main video as a premier. What utter madness. 👎
Maybe you should check out and re read the short again... you may just be a bit slow.
Sorry if you felt overwhelmed by the advanced warning, had a few folks prod me for updates and just posted as centrally as possible
Watch of 2023!