On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: Seiko Turtle-Family Comparison; SRPE93 vs. SRPC35 vs. SPB317 

I purchased my SPB297 from Belmont Watches and I can confirm they are an awesome company. They got my watch to me overseas in just 5 days from the time I placed the order. Can’t thank them enough

The case design on the mini turtle is underated, it's a beauty

Great video! I own an SRP777 Turtle which I have modified with a coin edge bezel and lumed ceramic insert. I also have an SPB313 (Slim Turtle with the white dial). Although I prefer the smaller size of the Slim Turtle, the case ergonomics of the larger Turtle are nicer in my view with the rounded edges and undercut sides. For the money (1/3 the price if you can find it) I think the SRP Turtle is a far superior watch. If they made a smaller version of the SRP Turtle, with the exact same case and features just scaled down to 40-42mm and a 20mm lug width, that would be the perfect diver watch in my opinion.

The spb 317 is my favorite. That slimmer case makes a tool watch look so elegant. I have a sbdy113j1 land tortoise and it’s slimmer turtle case is amazing.

Mini Turtle is the rarest, even this black one was made just few years and than they put red text on the dial

As an owner, the mini's shorter lug-to-lug is all that held it back from wider acceptance. Had lug-to-lug been 46.5mm, and had they put the crown at 3.8, I bet it'd be ubiquitous. Fine with me as an owner that it's rare.

Great video and your 'rant' was spot-on. I have the SRPE93 on a tropic strap a well and it is an excellent all-arounder watch. The fit on my wrist is so vert comfortable and i really enjoy a day/date complication. My Turtle actually keeps very good time; better than my 62MAS re-issue which has a 6R movement.

I've never heard anyone vocalise the enjoyment of cheap watches vs the enjoyment of the Seiko brand the way you did. Absolutely nailed it on the head 100%. Hadn't thought about it that way before, and I liked the comparison with Star Wars also. Nostalgia vs actually liking Star Wars. Nicely put. 🤯🤯

Got the Mini Turtle Pepsi PADI SRPC41J1 then a JDM LE Green Teenage Ninja Turtle SBCY039. Good wearability, looks and low prices allow me to experiment with special colors. But instead of a Slim Turtle, thinking of getting a King Turtle with the same SKX Arrow hands next. Seiko should stick to their model’s “design language” and keep their designs consistent. Like Submariners with their iconic Mercedes hands, Casio and their 5600 square case, or BMWs with their kidney grills. A popular and enduring design trait really makes a company great with a loyal fan base. The Seiko Turtle case shape with their Arrow hands is an icon.

What a great review! Thank you

Great video. Been considering a turtle, thanks!

I got the SPB317. I think its the perfect watch. Based on 6105-8000, many of them were PX purchased during Vietnam war and used by SF&SEALs guy

Just bought my first today.

There is a reason why the slim turtle evolved into the turtle. Because the Turtle SRP777 is the best reissue of them all.

I really wonder, what white stripes on 4 marker to 9 means ?

Thanks for the presentation. If someone didn't have any watches and they wanted one everyday diver for under 1K, I could strongly recommend the SPB317 on the original Tropic.

SRPE93 which says made in Japan in the dial , do they have kanji day option ?

The SRPE93 is my first Seiko. I love it. But I am considering installing a coin edge bezel. I just love the coin edge bezel look so much. 😂

I love my mini turtle

Thank you for the comparison! Is it just me or the SPB317 seems the smaller of the bunch?

Is SRPB19K1 considered turtle? I'm planning to collect all kinds of Turtles

I’ve got a 779 and it loses 45 seconds a day. Great fit for someone with a small wrist, but as a timepiece. I’ve adjusted it and it kept really good time for about a week but then one night just reverted back to losing 45 seconds. It’s a shame as I like it but I wear a G Shock square as my daily.

Hello. May I ask you a question? Do you think there is a difference in quality between Seiko watches reference j and reference k?

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of gussl. Their timepieces are of exceptional quality.

To me the SRP is the best most classic looking one to me. I've had a couple, too bad they are just too big and heavy for me. 40-42mm would be perfect.

If you could only have one. What would it be?

I need that slim turtle.

I sold my mini turtle black made in japan model for the same I bought it for. To late now for regrets

As a beginner enthusiast of both Seiko and Star Wars, I’ll have to DISAGREE with your comment on modern Star Wars! I agree with what you said about Seiko enthusiasts. But you cannot possibly defend modern Star Wars & the sequel trilogy they released!

I just purchased the SRPE93K1 (singles day -25% discount) and replaced the original rubber strap with a 22 mm 007 Goldfinger NATO strap. Really really nice watch and what a classy look it has now! My Seiko SNJ025P1 Arnie is now sporting the SRPE93K1 rubber strap which in my opinion is a huge upgrade over the rubber strap the Arnie originally had. Originally the Seiko Arnie had a rubber strap with a polished buckle and a brushed keeper. Looked very cheap and unfinished. Edit: I'm not an incredibly wealthy guy and in my opinion these are not cheap watches. They're affordable. I'm never ever going to spend over 1000 for a wrist watch.

The mini turtle is the most sort after as it is discontinued and suits small wrist like mine😊

The men's model in its King version is the only one I consider.

Dude slow down, you sound like sleepy joe reading a teleprompter.

Everyoane is keep calling the turtle srp777 and the sbdy015 (JDM turtle) a reissue ; but I think they are more like second gen turtles ; because of the improvements of the water rating and movements.

I love my mini turtle