Seiko PADI Turtle - so cool, BUT...
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Today we are reviewing late Summer of 2021 purchase for mysef, the Seiko Turtle PADI edition, SRPA21.
I think everyone should own a turtle at least once in their lifetime, so I got one.
A true classic and almost a one to one copy of the legendary 6309, it really is a beautiful and timeless watch, while the PADI part brings some cool colors to the turtle lineup.
How did I like it and did will I keep it?
Watch and find out!!
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I was in love with this watch...until I wasn't. Strange how tastes change over a year or two. Still, not a bad watch.
That's what happened for me with the kamasu.
@@derekwalter4238 may i know why?
@@garynico9872 Yeah. I mean, it's a great entry level piece but I just found better things and never wear it anymore. The movement is great, great accuracy, can't complain about that. The bracelet is awful, the crown is ridiculously small, a very big negative for me. It's not actually an iso certified diver like the skx is or other entry level pieces. I've come to feel like Orient watches just feel cheap to me. They don't have that weight or feel of quality when you're holding it in your hand like other watches do. That's not to say I don't still have good memories with Orient, I love the Bambino, I've got three of them. I just don't think their diver style watches are very good anymore.
@@derekwalter4238 like what other things better...watch of course?
What are the proof that this watch has not iso certified for diving?
But orient is it...real diver over this model?
@@st3fonline899 I'm sorry?
I scratched my particular Seiko diver itches this summer with an SKX009 and a slightly modded SNE518 Prospex "Save The Ocean" Tuna. The Tuna is clearly the better watch and despite what look like enormous proportions, it actually wears really well on my 6.75 in wrist as the lug to lug is so short. The SKX is flawed but I love it, not despite that, but because of that. I'm one of those odd people that believe machines can have a soul; the Spitfire is the prime example of a machine that transcends its inanimate object status into something almost visceral. I owned an Alfa... not because it was a great car but because it was flawed... beautifully hopeless. The SKX isn't hopeless; it is far from perfect but it has a soul and it's precisely because of that, it will remain in the collection indefinitely. I would recommend both, even if the Tuna is more of a holiday romance.
Owned this watch everyday for several years now..in a workshop environment. Gets covered in spray paint in just dip it in some paint stripper and wash it off.. still looks good! Great watch and bullet proof
This watch was gifted to me for my birthday 🥳 two years ago. Still own it still love it and wearing it now . This is an amazing watch 👍🏻💯
Do you also wear a real turtle around your enkle?
@@BR81-iv6ltseriously lol 😂 does your mother lol 😂
@@1968jpy yes she does, two.
@@BR81-iv6lt awesome 🤩
I've owned this watch for around 4 years now and its always in my weekly watch rotation.. I say that but I cant stop wearing the Seiko Willard at the moment. I love the Padi branding and it wears perfectly on 7.5 inch wrist.
I also owned this watch. Now I have the new Willard and it is much better for smaller wrists. The Willard shape is slightly more compact and a real improvement for me. Cheers.
Thanks for the info as I am considering the Willard
I bought this watch last year. Absolutely love it, only wish I got a Japanese version but the movement is still Japanese so not complaining 👌
Just bought a SRPA21K. Beautiful watch. And I love how they register it online. No more paperwork
Your Turtle looks a lot better aligned than some others I have seen!
I had this turtle but sold it and just bought another one 😂. Absolutely love this watch. I have the black version as well.
The SBDY039 is my favorite Turtle and is one of the candidate watches I might get this coming holiday season. It actually took me awhile to like the design of the turtle as back when I started the hobby I'm more into the SKX/Samurai.
I have a 6 inch wrist but the turtle case wears better on my wrist compared to the skx. The cushion case feel more flat and less chunky than the skx.
Looking at one of these, thanks for sharing your experience.
This watch is a workhorse, I have put a lot of time diving with this watch and it has never failed me. Love the nod to the Captain Willlard, would love an original but the juice isn’t worth the squeeze as it would not be something I could dive with.
Or you can have them both, 😉 I own this Seiko and I agree the SKX is a stunner but I feel I have enough divers in my collection. For now I’ll live vicariously through you.
The J1 is the 'ticket'. Made in Japan.!
I agree, my SKX 009 is a much better watch. I got rid of my Nemo because I didn’t like the Prospex branding, I think it cheapens the watch. I also didn’t like the bracelet. They are solid but not as comfortable as the older, tapered bracelets. My 6309 turtle is still the pinnacle in my opinion. Great review.
So cool,but so MUCH cooler on a blue&red Nato strap!
Blue waffle strap for the "Flawless Victory."
This watch was my second Seiko PADI after the SUN065 (Kinetic GMT), I sold it after a couple of months, just didn't connect with him like with the Kinetic.
Cool watch, wears nice even on a smaller wrist due to shorter lug-to-lug, just wasn't getting any wrist time.
Did you say you don't have an skx and plan to purchase one soon? Do it now, man! The prices are getting ridiculous
These Turtles are better in every way compared to SKX IMO.
Bro, Islander watches! Like Seiko but they come with all the desired mods
I switched it to seiko nato strap, dont like the bracelet. Much more comfortable IMO.
You really deserve more views and subscriber.
Thanks 😊 🙏
I bought one when Seiko first released the turtle. At first i loved it, but then after a week it started losing 40 seconds+ a day , then i noticed the well documented misalignment, but the main thing was and I can’t put my finger on it, i just fell out of love with it very quickly, maybe it was the size maybe i was expecting too much as far as quality was concerned, I don’t know, but its what annoys me about modern seiko in the £300-£1000 price bracket, they flatter to decieve too much
Seikos are the Glock of watches. Decent, nothing lines up, no sapphire...solid performance but much better choices out there. My CZ and Beretta will shoot a nats eyelash out...I've shot Glocks....same with Seiko...super unimpressed for what you pay.
Especially with the poor qc…no thanks
I had the same experience. I love the Turtle, but Seiko did not have to upsize the case. Even on a 7 inch wrist, the watch is too big.
I ended up buying a Mini Turtle.
All these Prosex watches have too much text in the dials, and the Prospex logo sucks.
I was after a padi pepsi turtle but everywhere I go to read reviews they all say the same thing: The watch loses time. It is far off and not accurate.
It's not difficult to get it regulated
Considering this or the SRPD23K1 Samurai. Same price. Thoughts welcome!
I happily scratched my SKX itch with its replacement the cognoscenti all hate. The only downside is the downside most automatic watches have, which is that they expect you to wear them everyday. I'm not referring to the movement, but rather the needless inclusion of a day/date complication. And complication is a perfect way to describe those features.
But even before smartphones became the norm I struggled to understand why anyone would need to know what day it was or the day of the week when under water.
How much
you sold it! Anways its a good watch. love the case shape
Wow beautiful piece love it 😀
Beautiful watch!!
Its cool but the avalance of homages make it kind of undesirable, just like the Submariner, we are flooded with the same design lost its appeal but dont get me wrong, the watch I like it very much.
Any watch over $200 without at least a sapphire face is inexcusable. Hardlex is hot garbage
i want an skx013 but its hard to pay high second hand prices for such a crummy movement. also, im not sure if i could trust the water resistance without paying for a service and id want to get it wet regularly... any thoughts on something similar?
itd have to be 38 mm or less, so there really aren't many options. i also hate fully lumed bezels so all of the long island watch skx copies are no good for me.
Go up market. Only way to guarantee good quality and qc.
You can always just replace the lumed bezel insert and your problem will be solved
If you are a diver, this the watch to get.
Great video
what year is this release?
2016.
Nice
Nice watch but let down by the bracelet!
Not comfortable?
I think the king turtle is a bit bland compared to this one imo
This is the real thing. To have PADI stamped on the dial is serious buisness
How come your wife does not Do watches for UA-cam as well I am sure there are many many female watch lovers out there but none on UA-cam.
She just isn't into watches 😕
@@WatchGeek that stinks, but... you could talk about the femail watches and use her hands for the videos. Just an idea
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