I went to a local watch store to get a Samurai. Saw a few versions, all next to the turtle, and the PADI turtle was the one I kept eyeing. The shape doesn't look as comparatively attractive as the Samurai in pictures online, but on wrist it's just perfect. Changed my mind immediately. It's crazy how things change when you see this thing in person.
Great video as always. My sister has a dog that is addicted to tennis balls and if you throw a bunch at him at the same time he goes crazy trying to get them all in his mouth at the same time. That pretty much sums up my relationship with Seiko dive watches.
Outstanding piece. I upgraded the crystal to a sapphire, also replaced the bezel insert to a porcelain that glows like the watch markers and mounted a Crater Blue vulcanized rubber strap, these straps are fitted for the turtle models and the quality is better than the factory. My favorite watch!
Beautiful watch and you've matched it up fantastically well with the Jubilee bracelet. Love what you've done with the laser etching too. Thanks for the inspirational video.
Great video! I own a Tag Monaco, SEL, and Rolex BLNR and tried this on last week and fell in love with it. Watching your video put me over, I always wanted a Grand Seiko, but this spoke to me as a diver and I'm so excited! The Padi etching on the bracelet is first class! It gives the watch a heightened awareness!
gf got me a sto black coated turtle for xmas this year and it's absolutely gorgeous. My first automatic is an Orient and I never understood my friend's infatuation with his Seiko 5 Sport... I now get it. You kinda have to find that Seiko that fits your persona. For me it was the Turtle and I think I'm gonna start collecting them.
Great review. Just bought a PADI. Love it. Rock solid Bezel as well - no slop. My Daily beater. And that dial. Love it. Such a great bang for buck piece. No Rolex Submariner but for its price point and build quality, just unbeatable.
I bought the Seiko Turtle SRPA21 limited edition,It was £525 from First Class watches in the UK,I love it,I also got the Seiko X tough solar too,That was £349,I like them both,Great review,Thanks.
Yes! Order restored, Bruce reviewing Seiko again. Oh man, you are going to get me in trouble again, already got the srp775, still fighting the urge to get this model. Great review!
Well, you did it again. After watching this video another dozen times, I pulled the trigger and bought a Padi Turtle. Now I have two Turtle and loving both. Thanks again for the great review.
My Pepsi turtle has a great bezel action and is running -1 second a day! Also chapter ring is spot on, not sure if this is because I ponied up the extra few quid for the j version or not but it's putting my cosc black bay to shame!
I had a 773(blue version) and was very happy with it . Anyways , I bought this even though I wasn't really into Pepsi style bezels at the time , Id figure Id give it a try since everyone was raving about it . Long story short , I kept the Padi , and flipped my 773 . For me , the bezel action was exactly the same , though . Awesome bracelet and fantastic review as always, Bruce !
Joe Sax that's awesome to hear. I was a little apprehensive myself at first. Thinking it would be a try and flip thing but not anymore. It's so nice, love it!
There is something deeply 'vintage feeling' about a classic Seiko diver on a jubilee bracelet. 6309s or new SRP turtle divers on jubilee look insane, especially with a Pepsi bezel.
I love my Padi Turtle as well , the bezel movement on mine is sweet as well and it lines up perfectly . Mine was bought from an Australian licensed retailer with full warrentary ..
Very nice watch. I am proud owner of one. And his original bracelet is really great, only damage is not 22/18 mm. He also has a super jubilee bracelet but for the skx model. Super video, greetings..
My PADI bezel action is the same. I am not sure if they are different than the non-PADI version but it is very easy to turn. Also, I was lucky to have mine lined up with the minute markers perfectly.
i fell in love with this watch as soon as i saw it, and i wasnt even looking to buy it! after i saw your video and the bracelet, i ordered both at the same time, i love the jubilee bracelet. cant wait to get it
I agree on the hands...I am going to change them asap and I think I will love the watch even more! I ordered the strapcodes Super Oyster with the adjustable clasp because of all the bad reviews on the original bracelet. It arrived at the same time as the watch and I immediately put it on and its awesome and I have absolutely no complaints! The engraving was a great idea and looks amazing so... I am gonna copy you ;)
G'day mate, just came across your channel, and really enjoying your videos. I have had a 007J for a few years now, and loved the PADI when it came out, but couldn't justify the cost. Was on holiday in Hawaii this year, and Macy's happened to have a sale that brought it down to $320, and I couldn't resist! Absolutely adore it.
Congrats on the Padi saw one just after I purchased my skx009 kicked myself but love the skx I bought the srp775 for a difference and love it, I concur with the rubber strap it's awesome and the strap code jubilee is super glad your back on seiko😃👍 Happy new year btw
I have the Padi and the bezel is not springy what so ever. I changed mine to a blue Italian rubber strap as the bracelet looked rather cheap. Great Video btw.
Excellent review as usual, Bruce! I have a 773 blue dial Turtle and have to say that I am really surprised at how much I like this watch after convincing myself when it first came out that I did not like cushion cases. I echo your commentary about the pluses and minuses, although it appears to me that your dial suffers the same alignment issue that mine does: the index at 6 o'clock is very slightly offset to the right. Mine is a good millimeter off, yours (trying to stop the video when it's dead-on to the camera was a challenge) appears to be about a 1/2 millimeter. No big deal to me and I don't notice it in day-to-day wear, but we read so much in watch forums about Seiko quality control lacking in alignment issues of the chapter ring, dial, and bezel that it probably made me hypersensitive to the issue. Still, the Turtle is a worthy successor to the 6309 and in my opinion a much needed upgrade from the SKX series.
Thanks. Yes, my alignment is just a little bit off. It looks pretty good at the 12 with the bezel lined up so it doesn't really bother me. Its loads better than the 775 I had. That thing was ridiculously off!
Just picked up a very gently used one for under $200. Bought a Chinese jubilee to go with it. The Turtle design is super comfortable to wear even for a bigger watch on an 8.5" wrist.
My PADI Turtle is impressive - I have several Omega and Rolex, and the Seiko is built like a decent low-end Swiss watch. Not as nice as my Grand Seiko diver though, but I like the bezel's tactile response, the sunburst dial, & the quality of the raised markers, etc. It fits me well, and runs only +1 sec/day. Maybe the Day/Date could be better.
I just purchased this watch two weeks ago and received it in the mail. I too have loved it for a long time and I’m now proud to own it. The beveled sculpted curves of this watch make it by far one of the best watches to wear as far as I’m concerned. Thank you very much for your video and your review. I found it very interesting and I concur much with your opinions about the lodge. I don’t know a whole lot about what’s new for 2018 or 19 But do you know of any? Otherwise thanks again for your great review I appreciated watching it.
same thing happened to me today. $213. i wanted to avoid a junky, clunky diver, but it just seemed way too good value to pass up. how did yours work out?
Picked my Pepsi turtle yesterday had my eyes on one for a while, got a Black Friday deal on it. I'm in love, is it better than my seamaster? Let's give it a few weeks, but as I write, it's real close. Date just bracelet, French day option, just got to the bit when you slate the bracelet lol. Love the small contact area on the wrist. Great balance weight & feel when wearing. Get one if you have the chance, you won't regret it
Thank you Bruce. I love the video. This watch is beautiful. I thought I would let you know that I decided to buy the PADI largely on your recommendation and this fantastic video. Thank you again.
Hey Bruce, nice video.... again. I have the same PADI as well as 8 other Seiko Divers. The bezel on this one is the stiffest of all my Seiko's, but I'm ok with it. That minute hand mod would look nice as well. I'm OK with my stock bracelet, but the laser insignia you customized your bracelet is completely awesome! Very nice
You can see most of my collection on Instagram, Watcher_83. Actually you commented on one of my pics featuring the "Seiko" Nato. I'm still waiting for the black-red. That will look awesome on my SKA577P1 Black PVD.
WCWC said they are still deciding on a second run and if they should do the red version. I really hope they do it would look killer on so many models! Cheers man
I don't know if you're getting off on being the only one with that engraved clasp, but I'm sure everyone that subscribes to your channel wants to know where they can get one. Me included, so will you be kind enough to let us know where we can get one, or are you taking that secret to your grave? PS I just became a subscriber to your channel as well. Great stuff!
Hi bruce, just wanted to share mi experience. Got my brand new SRPA21 yesterday and let my tell you, the bezel is a pain, its so hard to turn. I´m thinking theres something stuck in there cause is quite easy to turn from 12 o´clock till 9 or 8 and from there its just so difficult to keep going. I´ll try to clean it and see what happens but my first impression was very low. I´ll keep you posted.
I bought one. It’s my “exit watch”. I got the Citizen Tough after watching your video and jokingly you chose a Monster over the Tough. I followed suit and got the SRPA21. Haha. Anyway, my bezel is a bit stiff but not bad. I found my SRPA21 in a local shop for $290 tax included as the display model. It had a few scratches in the polished sides but who cares? I’ll end up scratching it wearing it at work
Good review. Love your custom clasp. My bezel is without play but very stiff to rotate. didn't find the bracelet cheap even compared to Rolex. Bought one today for $375 in SF from an AD.
It's a great looking watch, for sure, and I agree with most of your assessment except for one thing. This is not a watch that will appreciate in value over time in the way a limited edition does. If you don't want to believe me, then believe the consistent history. Unlike a true limited edition, Seiko is pumping these Padi branded pieces out just as fast as any other current Turtle. If you're looking for something that's going to have way more of a chance of appreciation, look at the Blue Lagoon versions of the Turtle or Samurai. Those are true limited editions.
I'll never....never understand why packaging is a thing...i mean...yeah you don't want the product showing up in plastic and bubble wrap...but any old box should do. I have this watch...love it too...had to for the 777 as well. Love it!
The link you provided for the Super Jubilee strap says it will will on the SKX007, SKX009, SKX011 and that's it, but you're sure it works on the new Turtles as well?
The ‘dislikes’ are actually Seikos version of conformity to the ISO 6425 standard. For example, the hour and minute hand must be clearly different, the second hand must indicate that the watch is actually working by either a large tail illumination or illuminated tip. The hour indices are round, so I guess they were concerned that having the second hand marking on the other side may create confusion. If you mod it, you will be breaking the ISO certification. This is a nice watch, it may be my next Seiko. ~4 years after this video, the pepsi PADI is now the SRPE99.
The red hand would probably look in place more if they had a matching hr hand , my 7002 has the lollipop near the minute markers , cheers for the review , Shane uk 🇬🇧
Great acquisition Bruce, nice to see another Seiko back in the fray! Love the intro by the way, especially where the 'Padi' transitions into 'Bruce', that was cool.
All the neo-Turtles are great, but the PADI stands out, protrudes the fuck out really, among them all. And, while the differences are exclusively aesthetic as you said, these are some significant-ass aesthetic differences. Seiko forever does itself a disservice by skimping on its bracelets. Their finishing, even on their rolled-steel link bracelets, is quite good, but the materials themselves will often leave devotees forlorn. Their stamped/pressed metal segments for the diver's extension and the folding parts of the clasp, e.g., on bracelets ranging from Monsters, to BFKs, Turtles, Sumos, etc., on bracelets that are otherwise largely faultless, having solid links that are relatively impeccably finished, are perennially a source of frustration. That Strap Code bracelet, with what appear to be all solid/milled pieces, including the clasp itself, does the watch better justice. As said, all the Turtles are great, but that PADI Turtle is something else, and quite the significantly fuck much more. You seem quite chuffed, and I hope that you won't allow yourself to be convinced by anyone else to become any less chuffed.
Bezel action it's different between turtles produced in Japan and in Malaysia. It's basically the only real differences between the k and the j models. The ones produced in Japan have a much more noisy and "bouncing" bezel action, instead for the ones produced in Malaysia the bezel is really stiff and "clicking"!
I have to disagree. I have the K version (bought Feb of this year) and the bezel action is fantastic on mine. Really, really springy and solid feeling, not sticky at all. I even find it slightly better than my SBBN033 Tuna (which is a Marinemaster).
l love the red minute hand on the PADI , its adds a nice special pop to the dial, l would really like to know we're you got the special engraving done, as l have my own idea for a pattern can you help your fellow Seiko subscribers out concerning this issue thank you.
Can you verify that the 4r36 has a Spron mainspring? I was looking at a few articles that said the Spron is on the 6r and not the 4r series. I’m not sure if that’s accurate or not. I had my local watchmaker put a double domed AR coated sapphire crystal on mine 2 weeks ago. It totally raises the bar on how awesome this watch is. It passed the 200m pressure test with flying colours he said. Next is going to be a Strapcode Engineer II bracelet.
It's a fantastic looking and practical watch I just wish the PADI edition had diver qualifications on it like PADI open water, PADI dive master etc......then I would have bought each one. I have this one with a rubber strap and looking at the tuna next
The red minutehand is one of the points I liked. The pepsi dial, the blue face, the different seconds hand, the sword in the stone twelve marker and other details in the other markers, day/date, the gace printings. All of those details make it an interesting watch. i got bored of plain looking hands and faces, I lost interest, fast. This watch still makes my heart race.
Very cool custom bracelet engraving Bruce. Love the jubilee on the turtle. I think it suits the more vintage looking srp775. Seriously thinking of getting one for mine. Maybe it is the angles but does your padi have a slighty misaligned chapter ring? imho I do not think the padi will go up in value since they are still producing them. I have seen them as low as $265 for the k version(without made in japan on dial)
Thanks man. Yes, mine is just a hair off. Not enough to bother me, and loads better than the 775 I used to have! I'd definitely take a cheaper k version over the higher priced j (its what I did)
Funny that you mentioned the red second hand. Eventually that was the reason for me to sell it. Also I couldn't get used to the turtle shape. I went for a SRP637 'Baby Tuna' instead.
Many thanks thanks for the link to get hold of jubilee bracelet, I agree it looks wonderful with that super jubilee bracelet. I have already ordered one. Ronald Griffiths
Hi Bruce! Love the PADI and the Strapcode bracelet. I bought the same bracelet for my SKX007, but didn't feel the chamfer clasp was the same quality as the bracelet. Anyways, since it is 18mm at the clasp, I swapped it out for an OEM MM 300 clasp. Looks and works wonderful. :)
Hey Bruce, where did you get the padi engraved clasp, I've noticed that the padi edition comes with a plain clasp, look forward to hear news from you, Regards
Nice Padi, love the strap. You mention Long Island Watch a nice upgrade to it would be a ceramic bezel and domed or double domed Saphire crystal which they can do for you. Would be how I would/ will order mine especially given as how the hardlex is one of the things that keeps knocking this or a std sumo off my list. Frankly at retail $ this should come stock with a saphire crystal.
Awesome video man. I almost picked up the PADI, but the shop I went to had the SRP775 there, and after looking at them both I went for the 775. Both are gorgeous watches and luckily I found one with proper alignment with the chapter ring and bezel
Great Review, and your watch looks Fabulous....The Strapcode bracelet definitely gives it a better look, like a Vintage seiko. How do you feel the Strapcode bracelet compares with the Seiko branded Jubilee, in quality? I have several of those lying around, along with several Watchadoo Mesh bracelets, which are of very good quality. Thanks for a good review. I will be purchasing a SRPA21 in the next few days, mostly due to your review.. I may try it on an extra Marine Master bracelet I have, love that quick reverse extension...
@@jucklowe sorry mate I bought it at a Seiko Official Store inside Gotemba Premium Outlet and its model number is SBDY017. Check it by yourself and be the moron of your own :)
@@akbarsatria6272 don't mind this person. They're replying to everyone saying they have a fake, when they have absolutely no clue what they're talking about.
I went to a local watch store to get a Samurai. Saw a few versions, all next to the turtle, and the PADI turtle was the one I kept eyeing. The shape doesn't look as comparatively attractive as the Samurai in pictures online, but on wrist it's just perfect. Changed my mind immediately. It's crazy how things change when you see this thing in person.
Great video as always. My sister has a dog that is addicted to tennis balls and if you throw a bunch at him at the same time he goes crazy trying to get them all in his mouth at the same time. That pretty much sums up my relationship with Seiko dive watches.
Haha perfect comment. I am pinning this
Same
Laughed too hard at this reply, so true!
I love that red minute hand, it's little subtilises like that that make it a bit more special.
InoxEdge it's keeping in line with the other padi editions for sure. Just not my style 👍
Outstanding piece. I upgraded the crystal to a sapphire, also replaced the bezel insert to a porcelain that glows like the watch markers and mounted a Crater Blue vulcanized rubber strap, these straps are fitted for the turtle models and the quality is better than the factory. My favorite watch!
Beautiful watch and you've matched it up fantastically well with the Jubilee bracelet. Love what you've done with the laser etching too. Thanks for the inspirational video.
Love the video Bruce. This exact watch was given to me by my son as a gift when he got married and it started my fascination with watch collecting!
I know this is an old video but I had to comment. That clasp and bracelet are awesome.
Great video! I own a Tag Monaco, SEL, and Rolex BLNR and tried this on last week and fell in love with it. Watching your video put me over, I always wanted a Grand Seiko, but this spoke to me as a diver and I'm so excited! The Padi etching on the bracelet is first class! It gives the watch a heightened awareness!
Is this watch made in Japan?
Your enthusiasm is infectious. Hope to have this watch in the next few weeks
gf got me a sto black coated turtle for xmas this year and it's absolutely gorgeous. My first automatic is an Orient and I never understood my friend's infatuation with his Seiko 5 Sport...
I now get it. You kinda have to find that Seiko that fits your persona. For me it was the Turtle and I think I'm gonna start collecting them.
Great review. Just bought a PADI. Love it. Rock solid Bezel as well - no slop. My Daily beater. And that dial. Love it. Such a great bang for buck piece. No Rolex Submariner but for its price point and build quality, just unbeatable.
very well said!
I bought the Seiko Turtle SRPA21 limited edition,It was £525 from First Class watches in the UK,I love it,I also got the Seiko X tough solar too,That was £349,I like them both,Great review,Thanks.
Yes! Order restored, Bruce reviewing Seiko again. Oh man, you are going to get me in trouble again, already got the srp775, still fighting the urge to get this model. Great review!
haha thanks. It just feels right talking about Seiko!
Well, you did it again. After watching this video another dozen times, I pulled the trigger and bought a Padi Turtle. Now I have two Turtle and loving both. Thanks again for the great review.
My Pepsi turtle has a great bezel action and is running -1 second a day! Also chapter ring is spot on, not sure if this is because I ponied up the extra few quid for the j version or not but it's putting my cosc black bay to shame!
I have mine for three years now....and still keep 5 sec a day!!!!!
I had a 773(blue version) and was very happy with it . Anyways , I bought this even though I wasn't really into Pepsi style bezels at the time , Id figure Id give it a try since everyone was raving about it . Long story short , I kept the Padi , and flipped my 773 . For me , the bezel action was exactly the same , though . Awesome bracelet and fantastic review as always, Bruce !
Joe Sax that's awesome to hear. I was a little apprehensive myself at first. Thinking it would be a try and flip thing but not anymore. It's so nice, love it!
There is something deeply 'vintage feeling' about a classic Seiko diver on a jubilee bracelet. 6309s or new SRP turtle divers on jubilee look insane, especially with a Pepsi bezel.
I love my Padi Turtle as well , the bezel movement on mine is sweet as well and it lines up perfectly .
Mine was bought from an Australian licensed retailer with full warrentary ..
Very nice watch. I am proud owner of one.
And his original bracelet is really great, only damage is not 22/18 mm.
He also has a super jubilee bracelet but for the skx model.
Super video, greetings..
Awesome timepiece, quality looks great. Happy New Year Bruce.
Happy New Year Dave!
My PADI bezel action is the same. I am not sure if they are different than the non-PADI version but it is very easy to turn. Also, I was lucky to have mine lined up with the minute markers perfectly.
i fell in love with this watch as soon as i saw it, and i wasnt even looking to buy it! after i saw your video and the bracelet, i ordered both at the same time, i love the jubilee bracelet. cant wait to get it
I agree on the hands...I am going to change them asap and I think I will love the watch even more! I ordered the strapcodes Super Oyster with the adjustable clasp because of all the bad reviews on the original bracelet. It arrived at the same time as the watch and I immediately put it on and its awesome and I have absolutely no complaints! The engraving was a great idea and looks amazing so... I am gonna copy you ;)
G'day mate, just came across your channel, and really enjoying your videos. I have had a 007J for a few years now, and loved the PADI when it came out, but couldn't justify the cost. Was on holiday in Hawaii this year, and Macy's happened to have a sale that brought it down to $320, and I couldn't resist! Absolutely adore it.
Love my 775. Keeping it forever. Curently Hunting for a SKX007 J model.
Thanks for the link to the OEM rubber strap. Just ordered one for my PADI!
excellent!
Is that a Laco profile pic?
Congrats on the Padi saw one just after I purchased my skx009 kicked myself but love the skx I bought the srp775 for a difference and love it, I concur with the rubber strap it's awesome and the strap code jubilee is super glad your back on seiko😃👍
Happy new year btw
I love the black and gold. Similar to the limited edition sbdx012. Congrats and happy new year to you!
Just wanted to say, your production quality is unrivaled. Kudos.
Check out 555 Gear he does occasional watch reviews. Andrew is the best! But thank you!
laser engraving padi on the bracelet? brilliant idea
I have the SRP773 - the bezel action appears the same as yours. I prefer it to the SKX also....Awesome watch!
Good to know! Thanks
Always enjoy watching your content mate,your editing is really quality too these days,well done 👍👍
Thanks Steve!
Great micro shots Bruce! They really showcase the beauty of the PADI.
Thanks!
What's a "micro" shot? Dumbass. lol
I have the Padi and the bezel is not springy what so ever. I changed mine to a blue Italian rubber strap as the bracelet looked rather cheap.
Great Video btw.
All I can say is I love your customized bracelet 😍😍😍
Excellent review as usual, Bruce! I have a 773 blue dial Turtle and have to say that I am really surprised at how much I like this watch after convincing myself when it first came out that I did not like cushion cases. I echo your commentary about the pluses and minuses, although it appears to me that your dial suffers the same alignment issue that mine does: the index at 6 o'clock is very slightly offset to the right. Mine is a good millimeter off, yours (trying to stop the video when it's dead-on to the camera was a challenge) appears to be about a 1/2 millimeter. No big deal to me and I don't notice it in day-to-day wear, but we read so much in watch forums about Seiko quality control lacking in alignment issues of the chapter ring, dial, and bezel that it probably made me hypersensitive to the issue. Still, the Turtle is a worthy successor to the 6309 and in my opinion a much needed upgrade from the SKX series.
Thanks. Yes, my alignment is just a little bit off. It looks pretty good at the 12 with the bezel lined up so it doesn't really bother me. Its loads better than the 775 I had. That thing was ridiculously off!
Just picked up a very gently used one for under $200. Bought a Chinese jubilee to go with it. The Turtle design is super comfortable to wear even for a bigger watch on an 8.5" wrist.
I'm getting one now for 200 hope it's worth it
My PADI Turtle is impressive - I have several Omega and Rolex, and the Seiko is built like a decent low-end Swiss watch. Not as nice as my Grand Seiko diver though, but I like the bezel's tactile response, the sunburst dial, & the quality of the raised markers, etc. It fits me well, and runs only +1 sec/day. Maybe the Day/Date could be better.
I just purchased this watch two weeks ago and received it in the mail. I too have loved it for a long time and I’m now proud to own it. The beveled sculpted curves of this watch make it by far one of the best watches to wear as far as I’m concerned. Thank you very much for your video and your review. I found it very interesting and I concur much with your opinions about the lodge. I don’t know a whole lot about what’s new for 2018 or 19 But do you know of any? Otherwise thanks again for your great review I appreciated watching it.
Just ordered my PADI today. Found it for a smoking deal on the bay. $217 new
i got mine new for 250$ on Walmart i think they will go up to around 600$ once they all sell out
same thing happened to me today. $213. i wanted to avoid a junky, clunky diver, but it just seemed way too good value to pass up. how did yours work out?
Enjoy your fake, Craig.
@@jucklowe Random. Definitely don't have a fake, but okay.
That clasp! Genius! They did a real nice job on the engraving. Looks official.
Thanks, I'm really happy with how it turned out
Picked my Pepsi turtle yesterday had my eyes on one for a while, got a Black Friday deal on it. I'm in love, is it better than my seamaster? Let's give it a few weeks, but as I write, it's real close.
Date just bracelet, French day option, just got to the bit when you slate the bracelet lol. Love the small contact area on the wrist. Great balance weight & feel when wearing. Get one if you have the chance, you won't regret it
I noticed the nice smooth action on my bezel as well
One Is None that's great to hear
@@BruceWilliams my bezel tight but smooth I guess, hard to rotate
Thank you Bruce. I love the video. This watch is beautiful.
I thought I would let you know that I decided to buy the PADI largely on your recommendation and this fantastic video. Thank you again.
Hey Bruce, nice video.... again. I have the same PADI as well as 8 other Seiko Divers. The bezel on this one is the stiffest of all my Seiko's, but I'm ok with it. That minute hand mod would look nice as well. I'm OK with my stock bracelet, but the laser insignia you customized your bracelet is completely awesome! Very nice
Sounds like you got an awesome collection. Too bad about your bezel. I was surprised at how smooth mine was
You can see most of my collection on Instagram, Watcher_83. Actually you commented on one of my pics featuring the "Seiko" Nato. I'm still waiting for the black-red. That will look awesome on my SKA577P1 Black PVD.
WCWC said they are still deciding on a second run and if they should do the red version. I really hope they do it would look killer on so many models! Cheers man
I don't know if you're getting off on being the only one with that engraved clasp, but I'm sure everyone that subscribes to your channel wants to know where they can get one. Me included, so will you be kind enough to let us know where we can get one, or are you taking that secret to your grave? PS I just became a subscriber to your channel as well. Great stuff!
Hi bruce, just wanted to share mi experience. Got my brand new SRPA21 yesterday and let my tell you, the bezel is a pain, its so hard to turn. I´m thinking theres something stuck in there cause is quite easy to turn from 12 o´clock till 9 or 8 and from there its just so difficult to keep going. I´ll try to clean it and see what happens but my first impression was very low. I´ll keep you posted.
I bought one. It’s my “exit watch”. I got the Citizen Tough after watching your video and jokingly you chose a Monster over the Tough. I followed suit and got the SRPA21. Haha. Anyway, my bezel is a bit stiff but not bad. I found my SRPA21 in a local shop for $290 tax included as the display model. It had a few scratches in the polished sides but who cares? I’ll end up scratching it wearing it at work
Scratches happen I like your attitude
Bruce Williams especially when you can save a few bucks and not worry about babying it right away haha. Good channel dude, I dig your reviews. Thanks.
Cool clasp! Wow! Might want to have that done on my strapcode as well. Thanks for the idea.
You should
Good review. Love your custom clasp. My bezel is without play but very stiff to rotate. didn't find the bracelet cheap even compared to Rolex. Bought one today for $375 in SF from an AD.
Looks awesome on that bracelet. So cool that you had the clasp customized👍
Thanks man!
It's a great looking watch, for sure, and I agree with most of your assessment except for one thing. This is not a watch that will appreciate in value over time in the way a limited edition does. If you don't want to believe me, then believe the consistent history. Unlike a true limited edition, Seiko is pumping these Padi branded pieces out just as fast as any other current Turtle. If you're looking for something that's going to have way more of a chance of appreciation, look at the Blue Lagoon versions of the Turtle or Samurai. Those are true limited editions.
Great review. Really looking forward to more vids Bruce.
Random Rob thanks buddy
Hello from Portugal
Where did you have to record the acronym PADI and the drawing? It was superb, congratulations!
rui martins PADI: Professional Asociation of Diving Instructors.
You mean "engrave"? He mentioned he had it done at a jewelry shop
I'll never....never understand why packaging is a thing...i mean...yeah you don't want the product showing up in plastic and bubble wrap...but any old box should do. I have this watch...love it too...had to for the 777 as well. Love it!
The link you provided for the Super Jubilee strap says it will will on the SKX007, SKX009, SKX011 and that's it, but you're sure it works on the new Turtles as well?
The ‘dislikes’ are actually Seikos version of conformity to the ISO 6425 standard.
For example, the hour and minute hand must be clearly different, the second hand must indicate that the watch is actually working by either a large tail illumination or illuminated tip.
The hour indices are round, so I guess they were concerned that having the second hand marking on the other side may create confusion.
If you mod it, you will be breaking the ISO certification.
This is a nice watch, it may be my next Seiko. ~4 years after this video, the pepsi PADI is now the SRPE99.
The red hand would probably look in place more if they had a matching hr hand , my 7002 has the lollipop near the minute markers , cheers for the review , Shane uk 🇬🇧
It's on sale at h Samuel at the moment at £321.75 if you're in the market
Great acquisition Bruce, nice to see another Seiko back in the fray! Love the intro by the way, especially where the 'Padi' transitions into 'Bruce', that was cool.
Jay K haha thanks man. It was fun to put together, and felt so good to be talking about seiko again!
Shut up.
All the neo-Turtles are great, but the PADI stands out, protrudes the fuck out really, among them all. And, while the differences are exclusively aesthetic as you said, these are some significant-ass aesthetic differences.
Seiko forever does itself a disservice by skimping on its bracelets. Their finishing, even on their rolled-steel link bracelets, is quite good, but the materials themselves will often leave devotees forlorn. Their stamped/pressed metal segments for the diver's extension and the folding parts of the clasp, e.g., on bracelets ranging from Monsters, to BFKs, Turtles, Sumos, etc., on bracelets that are otherwise largely faultless, having solid links that are relatively impeccably finished, are perennially a source of frustration. That Strap Code bracelet, with what appear to be all solid/milled pieces, including the clasp itself, does the watch better justice.
As said, all the Turtles are great, but that PADI Turtle is something else, and quite the significantly fuck much more. You seem quite chuffed, and I hope that you won't allow yourself to be convinced by anyone else to become any less chuffed.
I have the SRPA21 PADI and I also have an SRP773. The PADI has a much nicer bezel action when compared to my standard blue dial Turtle
omg,, that was so boring. Bet you're a killer with the ladies.
I believe the bezel might be smoother because it's MIJ model.
royleow that's really interesting. Normally I prefer k versions as for me they've had better bezel actions than the j ones
nope, this is a K model ... see the back it says "movement japan", the J models says "made in japan".
Oops I guess you're right.
Great video! Loved the review. The link in bio doesn't have the jubilee strap anymore. Do you have any other recommendations where I can find it?
Great video Bruce as always. Love love love the clasp!
Jatthew Mackson thanks bro. Greetings from the other side of the pond!
Bezel action it's different between turtles produced in Japan and in Malaysia. It's basically the only real differences between the k and the j models. The ones produced in Japan have a much more noisy and "bouncing" bezel action, instead for the ones produced in Malaysia the bezel is really stiff and "clicking"!
I will have to agree with you also. My "Japanese" PADI has a very light and easy to turn bezel without the "sticky" feel.
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I have to disagree. I have the K version (bought Feb of this year) and the bezel action is fantastic on mine. Really, really springy and solid feeling, not sticky at all. I even find it slightly better than my SBBN033 Tuna (which is a Marinemaster).
Love the etching on the clasp
l love the red minute hand on the PADI , its adds a nice special pop to the dial, l would really like to know we're you got the special engraving done, as l have my own idea for a pattern can you help your fellow Seiko subscribers out concerning this issue thank you.
My PADI Turtle has really smooth bezel action!
Can you verify that the 4r36 has a Spron mainspring? I was looking at a few articles that said the Spron is on the 6r and not the 4r series. I’m not sure if that’s accurate or not. I had my local watchmaker put a double domed AR coated sapphire crystal on mine 2 weeks ago. It totally raises the bar on how awesome this watch is. It passed the 200m pressure test with flying colours he said. Next is going to be a Strapcode Engineer II bracelet.
You did a very nice job on the bracelet!
It's a fantastic looking and practical watch I just wish the PADI edition had diver qualifications on it like PADI open water, PADI dive master etc......then I would have bought each one. I have this one with a rubber strap and looking at the tuna next
Hi , where did you get that bracelet , the jubilee bracelet looks fantastic but that is not the standard bracelet that comes on the watch ? Thanks
The bezel on mine is a tad stiff. I persuaded my dealer to drop the price and to give me the replica air tank from the window!
I'm jealous, I wish I'd have asked for the miniature air tank they put on display when I bought my 775!
I have the SRPE99 and wouldn’t change anything except for the second hand. I really prefer the second hand on the Sumo.
Great review! that PADI bracelet is off the hook! Love it! enjoy it.
I can't get rid of the stock bracelet on my SRPA21 coz' it has the Seiko logo on it.
I didn't like the red second hand until I saw it in person. It's awesome :D
Just bought a padi they all have the nice smooth bezel
The red minutehand is one of the points I liked. The pepsi dial, the blue face, the different seconds hand, the sword in the stone twelve marker and other details in the other markers, day/date, the gace printings. All of those details make it an interesting watch. i got bored of plain looking hands and faces, I lost interest, fast. This watch still makes my heart race.
Very cool custom bracelet engraving Bruce. Love the jubilee on the turtle. I think it suits the more vintage looking srp775. Seriously thinking of getting one for mine. Maybe it is the angles but does your padi have a slighty misaligned chapter ring? imho I do not think the padi will go up in value since they are still producing them. I have seen them as low as $265 for the k version(without made in japan on dial)
Thanks man. Yes, mine is just a hair off. Not enough to bother me, and loads better than the 775 I used to have! I'd definitely take a cheaper k version over the higher priced j (its what I did)
I reckon the bezel movement is good for all Seiko watches and no play detected even for Seiko 5 models.
Engraving looks awesome!!
Great watch, congratulations!
mustang77ism thank you!
Awesome review Bruce I just this week got a Padi Turtle 🐢 as well. Love this watch 😀👍🏻
I have the STO turtle on that nice rubber strap. It also looks good on mesh. I think after this review, I made the right choice.
Funny that you mentioned the red second hand. Eventually that was the reason for me to sell it. Also I couldn't get used to the turtle shape. I went for a SRP637 'Baby Tuna' instead.
I meant minute hand obviously ;)
Haha I gotcha! Baby tunas look like awesome value for money. I've yet to try one though
Many thanks thanks for the link to get hold of jubilee bracelet, I agree it looks wonderful with that super jubilee bracelet. I have already ordered one. Ronald Griffiths
Hi Bruce! Love the PADI and the Strapcode bracelet. I bought the same bracelet for my SKX007, but didn't feel the chamfer clasp was the same quality as the bracelet. Anyways, since it is 18mm at the clasp, I swapped it out for an OEM MM 300 clasp. Looks and works wonderful. :)
Oh man thats awesome!
You need a hobby mate.
I have this watch and really love it. I do like the engraved clasp good review
You knew that already,, noone else cares.
Hey Bruce, where did you get the padi engraved clasp, I've noticed that the padi edition comes with a plain clasp, look forward to hear news from you, Regards
Mines coming in a few days. Very excited. BTW, it's an air tank, not oxygen tank. Nice review!
Actually it's a cylinder, not a tank. :)
The super jubilee looks superb!
cyclepath78 thanks, it's my preference as well 👍
Great video and great ideas for the bracelet. I tend to agree, it's a real improvement.
I found that my PADI had better bezel action as well. looks like it's not just me... or you for that matter. 👍. I can't get this watch off my wrist!
Sean Maysonet I know the feeling. And thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one
Yes. The bracelet is sweet. Nice job. Don't sell it. You will regret it down the road.
Wait,, are you giving him advice? Noone cares what you think..
I got a PADI from the second production line and it comes with a even nicer box.
Ive seen those. I kinda feel left out haha
Nice Padi, love the strap. You mention Long Island Watch a nice upgrade to it would be a ceramic bezel and domed or double domed Saphire crystal which they can do for you. Would be how I would/ will order mine especially given as how the hardlex is one of the things that keeps knocking this or a std sumo off my list. Frankly at retail $ this should come stock with a saphire crystal.
Hello 👋
Pls .i have a question
I have the same watch but on the dail it doesn't say movmnt japan .
It says 4r36-05g4 only
What the difference?
You do excellent watch reviews. Thanks!
Awesome video man. I almost picked up the PADI, but the shop I went to had the SRP775 there, and after looking at them both I went for the 775. Both are gorgeous watches and luckily I found one with proper alignment with the chapter ring and bezel
Great Review, and your watch looks Fabulous....The Strapcode bracelet definitely gives it a better look, like a Vintage seiko. How do you feel the Strapcode bracelet compares with the Seiko branded Jubilee, in quality? I have several of those lying around, along with several Watchadoo Mesh bracelets, which are of very good quality. Thanks for a good review. I will be purchasing a SRPA21 in the next few days, mostly due to your review.. I may try it on an extra Marine Master bracelet I have, love that quick reverse extension...
Bracelet looks wonderful buddy. Great looking watch - waiting for mine from Amazon
Enjoy your fake!
Mine is a bit more special because it has 'Made in Japan' stamp on its dial. Really proud that I can bought one of the classic Seiko model.
Made in Japan on the dial = Fake. U R a moron.
@@jucklowe sorry mate I bought it at a Seiko Official Store inside Gotemba Premium Outlet and its model number is SBDY017. Check it by yourself and be the moron of your own :)
@@akbarsatria6272 don't mind this person. They're replying to everyone saying they have a fake, when they have absolutely no clue what they're talking about.