I just got my padi in the mail from their second release wave and the box is improved. It's now more than twice as big, much more solid and has Seiko, prospex and padi logos printed on the inside.
I have a steeldive for a year captain Willard style outstanding cheap watch , but not the real deal .. so I got a seiko turtle 🐢 padi & can see the difference in quality absolutely love it on a NATO strap epic
I use my bezel to time everything from my daughter's naps, food in the over and how long I speak at meetings- most people have a use for the bezel outside of diving!
Well, I've had my PADI around two months now. I absolutely love it, amazing watch. Sits well alongside my Glycine Combat Sub, Squale 1521 Ocean Blasted and Seiko Kinetic Diver's. Losses around one minute per week which isn't a problem for me, my Squad 1521 gains a minute per week lol, I think that's automatics for you. Great video Sir.
Good looking watch. I don't wear my Seiko watches anymore because I always scratch the glass I only wear my Sea-gull watches which all have Sapphire crystals. I am clumsy I know. My daily wearer is a Sea-gull Ocean Star diver.
Hi nice review. Just a quick note to say that if you bought this watch from an AD in the uk they should have shipped it with a black special edition PADI BOX. it's not that different to the white box but just has PADI logos. I thought I'd let you know cause I've just been in argument with my retailer and Seiko uk. They have finally agreed to send me the correct box free of charge.
I purchased from an online Seiko Dealer so have been given the standard box (as have a lot of people). Shame as I've looked up the box you are referring to and its that little bit nicer. Thank you for the information - I may email Seiko and see if they'll kindly supply me with one (although I doubt they will).
Sometimes AD's have bulk boxes shipped to them, then the watches are sent in a more space-efficient containers. The AD's will ship based upon habit or cost. Tons of dealers have been shipping Astron's in the standard Seiko box (as an example).
Yes and this is such a shame. It has definitely taught me a lesson. I have since parted ways with my PADI. It wasn't getting enough wrist time compared to my other pieces. If I ever decide to get another one in the future I will endeavour to buy the 'complete package'.
Great video. Respectfully disagree on the power reserve, I think 40 hours is more than adequate, and would prefer a reliable movement to one with long power reserves.
The correlation between a reliable movement and a longer power reserve is non-existent (one does not cancel out the other). Many watches have both these attributes and at present the industry standard is increasing from the average of 42 hours to a much more efficient 60-70 hours.
Jack C I don't think any of the new movements have been around long enough to say anything about their reliability on the scale of these more basic movements. Regardless, the point of my comment was that anything more than 40 hours of PR is just to help people who aren't really the correct demographic for this watch. It's a mechanical professional diver, not a watched engineered to sit in a drawer while suit people avoid it during the work week.
Jack C also, do you understand the meaning of the words you use? Non-existent implies a lot about your complete and utter Knowledge of every movement currently being used, and using efficient to describe an increase in power reserve makes no sense. More efficient how? Does each turn of the rotor or crown wind a greater quantity of time?
Yankee - my intention wasn't to start fencing with you on the subject. I merely pointed out that it is incorrect to assume that that I higher power reserve will sacrifice the reliability of the movement. As for my use of words - lets keep this friendly and dial it down a notch. A longer power reserve will negate the need to wind and reset the watch when it stops if you are rotating between other pieces in your watch collection (hence - 'efficient'). Yes its a mechanical professional diver, but 95% of all consumers of dive watches are not professional divers. So actually, many 'suit people' as well as others will wear a watch like this at various different lengths. I agree - 40 hours power reserve isn't terminal; I'd never allow a factor as small as this to discourage me from a buying decision. Lets call it my subjective opinion and I would personally like a longer power reserve based on my daily watch rotation preference. Does that sound fair enough? I meant no disrespect. It seems we both love watches enough to even care about speaking at length on these intricacies :)
Jack C I apologize for my tone, it wasn't intended to be hostile, merely to object to your seeming insistence that 40 hours is somehow inadequate for a watch designed as a diver. I agree that the watch obviously will be worn by more people who don't even know what the ocean looks like than who actually dive 😏 I agree with your points, I just think from my engineering background that a more powerful spring in the same place is inherently less reliable. Not unreliable, just less reliable than a conventional spring in the very long term.
Day Squared mineral crystal is the least scratch resistant hardlex is tougher against scratches than mineral crystal but weaker against them than sapphire glass.Also hardlex is more shatter resistant.
Sorry to ask about this but I want to buy a ORIENT TRITON RA-EL0002L00A and a see this and I get confused which one is better. The price are almost same.
Apologies, Sam - I cannot relate as I have since parted ways with my PADI. It wasn't getting enough wrist time compared to my other pieces. I hope you resolved this issue.
Mine doesn't say that on the case back but that it's unusual - Casio also have some of their case backs made it Thailand. The dial on mine also doesn't have Japan printed below the 6 o'clock position - this is because I purchased this PADI in Europe.
Jack C hi jack.. maybe its a hoax.. but ive realized theres 3 versions.. made in japan, japan movt(for Seiko usa) and just the case n movt number.. but also discovered thru research on wus that no matter what may be printed on the dial, the watches are not made in japan.only Seiko grand is. even the JDMs are not.. hmmmm.. Seiko what are you doing to us? hehhehe
Very interesting, Jason. I agree - this is a big shame. A huge part of the appeal of a Seiko is that you are buying from a very distinguished and respected Japanese Watch Brand. I have since parted with my PADI - and I keep coming back to the idea of acquiring a Grand Seiko... Perhaps an upgrade is on the horizon :)
Apologies, Milford - I cannot relate as I have since parted ways with my PADI. It wasn't getting enough wrist time compared to my other pieces. The only major issue I had with the PADI is the the time-keeping. Everyone's will vary slightly but mine was gaining +20 seconds per day. I'm not a total snob when it comes to time-keeping, but I am so used to a chronometer standard that this is enough to bother me.
All negatives. Why do you keep comparing the PadI with luxury watch features? Very misleading review.. Hey.. Next time pick on Grand Seiko and review it.. Then compare it with other luxury watches. Bad review..
I just got my padi in the mail from their second release wave and the box is improved. It's now more than twice as big, much more solid and has Seiko, prospex and padi logos printed on the inside.
Das ist alles super habe auch nur das Problem mit die Gang Toleranz ist da. Bei mir läuft c.a. +40 sec am ragt.
It's a beautiful watch. It looks like a more beautiful version of the SKX
I was lucky enough to get my PADI Turtle from Costco at Perth Airport back in November 2020 for $350AUD, I wear it 24/7 I love it.
I have a steeldive for a year captain Willard style outstanding cheap watch , but not the real deal .. so I got a seiko turtle 🐢 padi & can see the difference in quality absolutely love it on a NATO strap epic
I use my bezel to time everything from my daughter's naps, food in the over and how long I speak at meetings- most people have a use for the bezel outside of diving!
Thank you for your Impartial fact based Reveiw of my favorite watch! I greatly appreciate your observations!
Well, I've had my PADI around two months now. I absolutely love it, amazing watch. Sits well alongside my Glycine Combat Sub, Squale 1521 Ocean Blasted and Seiko Kinetic Diver's. Losses around one minute per week which isn't a problem for me, my Squad 1521 gains a minute per week lol, I think that's automatics for you. Great video Sir.
Many thanks, LeShark75! I love how your collection is a strong set of diving watches (also my favourite genre of watch).
Good looking watch. I don't wear my Seiko watches anymore because I always scratch the glass
I only wear my Sea-gull watches which all have Sapphire crystals.
I am clumsy I know.
My daily wearer is a Sea-gull Ocean Star diver.
This is a awesome Seiko watch . I’m strongly thinking about getting a turtle myself. Just recently bought a Sumo and am very happy with that watch 😀👍🏻
Why did it take me a year to find this? Good one Jack.
Nice and honest review. Thanks a lot.
The PADI tag is in the shape of a Diver's Air Tank.
The watch came with a special edition box for all countries but american market
Indeed as did mine, bought in Netherlands
Hi nice review. Just a quick note to say that if you bought this watch from an AD in the uk they should have shipped it with a black special edition PADI BOX. it's not that different to the white box but just has PADI logos. I thought I'd let you know cause I've just been in argument with my retailer and Seiko uk. They have finally agreed to send me the correct box free of charge.
I purchased from an online Seiko Dealer so have been given the standard box (as have a lot of people). Shame as I've looked up the box you are referring to and its that little bit nicer. Thank you for the information - I may email Seiko and see if they'll kindly supply me with one (although I doubt they will).
Sometimes AD's have bulk boxes shipped to them, then the watches are sent in a more space-efficient containers. The AD's will ship based upon habit or cost. Tons of dealers have been shipping Astron's in the standard Seiko box (as an example).
Yes and this is such a shame. It has definitely taught me a lesson. I have since parted ways with my PADI. It wasn't getting enough wrist time compared to my other pieces. If I ever decide to get another one in the future I will endeavour to buy the 'complete package'.
I will buy one if I make it to the university that I want!
Did you?
Great video. Respectfully disagree on the power reserve, I think 40 hours is more than adequate, and would prefer a reliable movement to one with long power reserves.
The correlation between a reliable movement and a longer power reserve is non-existent (one does not cancel out the other). Many watches have both these attributes and at present the industry standard is increasing from the average of 42 hours to a much more efficient 60-70 hours.
Jack C I don't think any of the new movements have been around long enough to say anything about their reliability on the scale of these more basic movements. Regardless, the point of my comment was that anything more than 40 hours of PR is just to help people who aren't really the correct demographic for this watch. It's a mechanical professional diver, not a watched engineered to sit in a drawer while suit people avoid it during the work week.
Jack C also, do you understand the meaning of the words you use? Non-existent implies a lot about your complete and utter Knowledge of every movement currently being used, and using efficient to describe an increase in power reserve makes no sense. More efficient how? Does each turn of the rotor or crown wind a greater quantity of time?
Yankee - my intention wasn't to start fencing with you on the subject. I merely pointed out that it is incorrect to assume that that I higher power reserve will sacrifice the reliability of the movement. As for my use of words - lets keep this friendly and dial it down a notch. A longer power reserve will negate the need to wind and reset the watch when it stops if you are rotating between other pieces in your watch collection (hence - 'efficient').
Yes its a mechanical professional diver, but 95% of all consumers of dive watches are not professional divers. So actually, many 'suit people' as well as others will wear a watch like this at various different lengths.
I agree - 40 hours power reserve isn't terminal; I'd never allow a factor as small as this to discourage me from a buying decision. Lets call it my subjective opinion and I would personally like a longer power reserve based on my daily watch rotation preference.
Does that sound fair enough? I meant no disrespect. It seems we both love watches enough to even care about speaking at length on these intricacies :)
Jack C I apologize for my tone, it wasn't intended to be hostile, merely to object to your seeming insistence that 40 hours is somehow inadequate for a watch designed as a diver. I agree that the watch obviously will be worn by more people who don't even know what the ocean looks like than who actually dive 😏 I agree with your points, I just think from my engineering background that a more powerful spring in the same place is inherently less reliable. Not unreliable, just less reliable than a conventional spring in the very long term.
what is Hardlex Glass? compare to sapphire glass..
Day Squared mineral crystal is the least scratch resistant hardlex is tougher against scratches than mineral crystal but weaker against them than sapphire glass.Also hardlex is more shatter resistant.
Expensive in Ireland 🇮🇪 €580 ..
Sorry to ask about this but I want to buy a ORIENT TRITON RA-EL0002L00A and a see this and I get confused which one is better. The price are almost same.
made in Japan ?
I got a felt pillow. Mine did not come with a leather pillow....I'm pissed. I also am having the end link problem as well is that true with yours?
Apologies, Sam - I cannot relate as I have since parted ways with my PADI. It wasn't getting enough wrist time compared to my other pieces. I hope you resolved this issue.
is this ok for a 8.3inch wrist?
does yours say movt Malaysia cased in china on the caseback sticker?great video.. especially the bending of the wrist.. enjoy that padi in good health
Mine doesn't say that on the case back but that it's unusual - Casio also have some of their case backs made it Thailand. The dial on mine also doesn't have Japan printed below the 6 o'clock position - this is because I purchased this PADI in Europe.
Jack C hi jack.. maybe its a hoax.. but ive realized theres 3 versions.. made in japan, japan movt(for Seiko usa) and just the case n movt number.. but also discovered thru research on wus that no matter what may be printed on the dial, the watches are not made in japan.only Seiko grand is. even the JDMs are not.. hmmmm.. Seiko what are you doing to us? hehhehe
Very interesting, Jason. I agree - this is a big shame. A huge part of the appeal of a Seiko is that you are buying from a very distinguished and respected Japanese Watch Brand. I have since parted with my PADI - and I keep coming back to the idea of acquiring a Grand Seiko... Perhaps an upgrade is on the horizon :)
He wants 70 hour power reserve lol
Do you still have this particular piece? And what are your impressions, 7 months later?
Apologies, Milford - I cannot relate as I have since parted ways with my PADI. It wasn't getting enough wrist time compared to my other pieces. The only major issue I had with the PADI is the the time-keeping. Everyone's will vary slightly but mine was gaining +20 seconds per day. I'm not a total snob when it comes to time-keeping, but I am so used to a chronometer standard that this is enough to bother me.
Jack C how about now Jack?
Basta farli registrare. Comunque il mio è preciso +/- 2" day di fabbrica
Is there a difference between the SRPA21"K1" VS SRPA21?
K1 is made in Korea or Malaysia
This is not the K1
TodayStartsTonight Yes it is
All negatives. Why do you keep comparing the PadI with luxury watch features? Very misleading review.. Hey.. Next time pick on Grand Seiko and review it.. Then compare it with other luxury watches. Bad review..
I'd rather pay slightly more and get the Sumo
I prefer these