Review: Seiko SRP775 "Turtle" Dive Watch - Seiko's Best Affordable Diver

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Thanks for supporting me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=845171 Seiko Turtle: SKX slayer! Full description below ↡
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The Seiko "Turtle" Prospex Automatic Diver's 200M SRP series reissue is one of the very best I've seen from Seiko divers, especially considering it's very reasonable sub $300 price (I scored mine for $230 off of eBay!). The gilt dial printing and thick lume pips are gorgeous and the 4R36movement is a considerable step up from the dated 7S26. The cushion case wears superb. I would pick my favorite colorway from the SRP line and you would have the ultimate affordable do-anything diver. I'm calling it: Move over SNK, the SRP has taken the throne.
Seiko SRP 775
Stainless Steel Case
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Automatic Movement
Caliber: 4R36
24 Jewels
Hardlex Crystal
Black Dial
Luminous Hands And Markers
One Way Rotating Elapsed Timing Bezel
Day And Date Display
Screwdown Crown And Case Back
Deployment Clasp
200M Water Resistance
44.3 mm case
14 mm thick
22mm lugs

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@vigidriver6281 7 лет назад

I bought the original version of this watch in Vietnam 1973. Mine did not have a hacking movement. In 2015, I sold it in original condition to a collector. He was a happy camper and I was pleased to have it go to a good home.

@Biblicalgiants 2 года назад

That's awesome

@mcdus78 2 года назад

I bought this watch today and been smiling since then.

@lacanian_lifter 3 года назад

This is almost certainly going to be my next acquisition after receiving a seiko 5 for my anniversary last year. Very nice and well considered review-really great lighting and camera-work around the Turtle/Alpinist comparison, too. Subscribed!

@andrewpoon6633 8 лет назад

the production quality of your videos are just getting better and better. the lighting and lenses really sets it apart from the rest.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Andrew Poon thanks a lot! I'm learning.

@jamiecheslo 8 лет назад

Great review of a great watch! Seiko has hit a home run with this one. Good luck with your move! Looking forward to seeing that "Shinola Runwell" review!

@snoweh1 7 лет назад

Holy shit that chapter ring is so misaligned it's actually pretty awesome.

@Martin_Hunac 7 лет назад

love this turtle and skx retro robust design. need to buy one!

@t03nails 7 лет назад

this is a very well-made video review! i'm going to watch your channel more.

@Kiwi_Dad 7 лет назад

absolutely awesome. this is exactly the review I've been looking for. Always enjoy your vids, keep it up.

@555Gear 7 лет назад

+shae voyce thank you!

@josephschiavo4594 8 лет назад

Great review of a great watch. Glad to see you picked one up.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Joseph Schiavo thanks for watching! I'm enjoying it for sure.

@theplasticdesert2408 7 лет назад

Really enjoying your channel. Thanks for this review.

@player-01 8 лет назад

Great review, i love the style of this witch. nicely done.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Joshua Gillbanks thank you!

@adrianwongyoutube 8 лет назад

thanks for the review! i'll definitely be buying the new turtle, hopefully i get one with an aligned chapter ring

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Adrian Wong cool, enjoy!

@anthonykelly8338 5 лет назад

I just got the SRPC91 and it's gorgeous.

@planejet42 8 лет назад

Great video! Now I have to get myself one of these!

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+planejet42 thanks, I love mine!

@vonme3 8 лет назад

Great review! Now I'm tempted to buy one.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+vonme3 thanks for watching!

@ForbinColossus 6 лет назад

re-watching this vid - as you said, I skipped the SKX and went to the turtlesrpa21. Congrats on the headmaster opportunity~~~

@garyshepherd9226 4 года назад

The steel bracelet has a neat extra clasp as a diving extension - it can then be easily worn over a wetsuit.

@Biblicalgiants 2 года назад

So that's what that is. I just got this watch a few days agoI knew something was up with this bracelet but I was clueless until I read your comment . Thank you so much!

@badlishahshabudin9339 4 года назад

Hey man, I just got one today. What a great watch.

@BruceWilliams 8 лет назад

Fantastic review man.I always enjoy your content, and it's filmed so nicely!

@BruceWilliams 8 лет назад

+K.D.P. Ross and here I am with my poor old iPhone filming vids and using free movie maker to edit. No mics. 😂😂

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Bruce Williams Bruce you did a great job with your Turtle comparison. Excellent channel!!

@BruceWilliams 8 лет назад

+555 Gear Thanks Andrew, I appreciate that!

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Bruce Williams thanks Bruce!

@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett 6 лет назад

Brother, you (way) beat me to it, haha. *Love* this watch. - Pat

@andrewwilson9617 7 лет назад

I have the SRP773 blue. Love it.

@hendryjosephsebastian2703 6 лет назад

I got this watch about 2 months ago and i must say it is totally awesome. I get stolen glances from people all the time.

@savvapodopri-gora6077 8 лет назад

I really felt in love with the Alpinist model. I started to love the combination of green dial plus brown strap since I first saw a picture one of the Orient Star Somes models, but the case size of those is too large for my wrist (in my oppinion), so I hoped one day I'll find a green dial/brown strap watch for myself. And here it is. It looks so naturally, colour combination reminds me of a forest :) PS And the Turtle really is one of the greatest affordable+robust timepieces of the year, IMHO.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Савва Подопри - гора totally love my Alpinist. Wearing it a lot!

@alittleolder 8 лет назад

Excellent video my friend. I really enjoyed your reviews of the Seiko's. Japanese watches are something I don't know a lot about yet am eager to learn. Another nice Hamilton would be nice to review.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+alittleolder would love to get another Hammy on, thanks for the suggestion!

@alittleolder 8 лет назад

You're very welcome. You singlehandedly brought me to the hobby of knives. with the:"difference between $40 and $400 knives). Just bought the ZT 0450cf which is amazing in itself and then it's time for the big one... the Sebenza.. so my Credit Card Company thanks you.. so do I.

@ReinOwader 8 лет назад

Good review. Also I'd like to see review of Orient Ray II or Orient Mako 2016.

@ahslan 8 лет назад

I'm in love with this thing! Just waiting for prices to drop (it's been pretty hard to find for under $300...then again, I haven't been shopping on eBay)

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+David Mieles I suspect the price will drop and will be easier to find. Happy hunting!

@nizammohd643 7 лет назад

nice video. Really need to have one

@DeeDeeDanone 8 лет назад

Good video sir! Really cool watch, glad to see the hacking movement made it across, that should be the bare minimum for Seikos divers, especially considering Invictas have had this movement for 3 years. They need to pull the plug on the SKX and get it upgraded (if think they may be in the process of doing so). The chapter ring is a serious clanger though, that should never leave the factory like that, even more worrying is the volume of misaligned watches that are already in the market. Poor poor construction, but hopefully it's just aesthetic.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+DeeDeeDanone totally agree about your points, thanks for your time!

@Moose-ez1oo 8 лет назад

nice video and nice watch Thanks for this review!

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Moose 9144 thanks for watching!!

@davidgdraper6269 6 лет назад

I liked this. I would love to see the SBD051 or 053.

@jollyrogerusa9438 8 лет назад

Superb review👍👍 Hope the move goes well.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+JollyRoger USA thank you!

@roaddogg800 5 лет назад

Picked up one of these SRP775 yesterday at a major retailer for $196 out the door! Great watch,

@jb58289 5 лет назад

Where did you find one for under $200?

@roaddogg800 5 лет назад

@@jb58289 at the time I found one at JCPenney in the clearance case.

@SP-pn7xx 8 лет назад

SRP777 owner here. One thing that does not get enough praise is the new silicon strap, it is lightyears ahead of the SKS rubber straps in comfort and aesthetics. I'll also swap it with a few NATO straps and it looks right at home on those too.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+ditbot (ditbot) need to get my hands on that strap!!

@Maddoxxx 8 лет назад

the new strap is damn good....wearing it on my srp655

@Tonyip83 8 лет назад

Fantastic review mate, just as my thoughts. I got my SRP775 about a week ago it has not left my wrist. Not too keen on the bracelet still. Keep up the good work.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Tony Yip thank you and enjoy your watch!

@SkyBridgeRE 6 лет назад

I put it on a strap code bracelet, and it might be the most comfortable watch I have ever worn.

@CarlFollstad 8 лет назад

Nice review and welcome to the Twin Cities. I live in Edina.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Carl Follstad cool, I'll be in Monticello!

@Sazo523 7 лет назад

Really good review, question what do you think of the bulova 98b203 i want to buy it but i dont know if I should go for the seiko srp 777 or the bulova 98b203, please answer thanks.

@TheWayofGrace89 7 лет назад

Seiko dominates all life -- at its most basic form. Also, much love for the Alpinist.

@ThemisGaming 8 лет назад

Love the turtle

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Austin M me too!

@Cal316326 8 лет назад

Nice review. Still in my honeymoon period with my golden turtle. I just love the way the gold markers shimmer in the light. Mine is a bit misaligned but i can live with that. Not really noticeable to the non ocd user. But I must say the misalignment on this turtle is jarring. I am suprised this passed the qc of seiko.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Calvin Tan I'm not OCD either but it was a surprise for me just like you said!!

@AndezFPS 6 лет назад

oh my god i just noticed this and cancelled my order. i just realized i might be ocd.

@katla4991 8 лет назад

I was tempted to buy this, but again on the gold ones I understood there were quality issues. Being a cabinet maker and restorer of fine furniture I have a predisposition to accuracy perhaps even more so when regarding aesthetics, so on the gold ones at least its a deal breaker, could it be fixed ? yes but its adding to the total cost of ownership. I own another SRP249J1 its my workshop beater so the same movement that has facility's that I want, I also posses the Seiko skx007 a classic seiko and cheap enough to mod, Advice on moving download a list of things to be done from the internet and prepare before hand, packing things that you wont be using the month beforehand and label the boxes by room making the kitchen and bedding a priority with a brew kit easily accessble on arrival to your new dwelling also make note of the pizza shop in the new town and order pizza for the first night! (or two)

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Ruth Lee haha thanks for the pro tips! :)

@overlandedc 8 лет назад

Nice review bud. My chapter ring isn't misaligned which I'm happy about. We bought at the same time from the same dealer. It might be smart for others to wait until these show up for good prices in us dealers so a return would be less of a hassle. Still loving mine and agree big upgrade from the sk series. Why the move? New job?

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Knives, Guns, & Gear right on, glad you got a solid example! Yep, new job!

@sttie402 8 лет назад

I love how beat up your skx009 looks. Seems to have aged very well. I got mine only a few weeks ago so it will take a while to get to where yours is. But I scratched the crap out of mine trying to change the strap with the wrong tool. Never make that mistake again.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+sttie402 bummer about the strap change! But all the right ingredients are there for excellent patina.

@chookchack 4 года назад

I have this srp775 and regularly taking it below 100 ft dive and loving it. If they integrate a ceramic bezel, i would still be glad to pay more for it.

@T.Q. 2 года назад

Check now. There’s a few new models with ceramic bezels and sapphire crystal.

@vicruz 8 лет назад

what kind of camera and lenses do you use to film these. Ive got a 775. love it

@FailSafe161 8 лет назад

I was so excited to see this pop up on my subscription feed! A great review as always. :-) I absolutely adore my Turtle. It's become my daily wearer, and I've gotten many compliments on it. Some people think it's too big for a lady to wear, but I rock it anyways. Doesn't fit too bad on a 6.5in wrist! The misaligned chapter ring is a bit annoying, and I've already put a nice scratch in the crystal, but in the end it just gives the watch more character IMO.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Jessica Lach glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! Gotta agree about beating watches up a bit :)

@bigwu100 7 лет назад

I was going to buy the turtle about a month ago but thought it would be too big my wrist only 7.25 so i got the ska 371 its OK , but still i like the turtle a lot. may have to buy a turtle yet.

@fudeuchi 8 лет назад

Really like that faded grey/purple nato on your SKX, goes so well with the pepsi bezel insert, where'd you get it?

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Florian Peters that's a generic one from ebay!

@eduardoumeoka 5 лет назад

Is +10 seconds/day acceptable for the movement on the Seiko turtle?

@choywh 7 лет назад

Love it, but shame Seiko is known for the markers on the dial and edge not lined up. I've recently bought a SNZF17J1 "Sea urchin" from Japan and the 12 and 1 o'clock markers don't line up. :(

@Troacoli 8 лет назад

I already bought an SKX before they become unavailable. I'm wondering if I should just keep EDCing the SKX or get one of these and put the SKX away as a collector piece? Or just get this anyway lol.

@alexanderroe6958 6 лет назад

I live in the twin cities an am a watch enthusiast as well. You should join redbar!

@KakashiHatake-ou7mp 7 лет назад

Do all of the pieces in this model have a misaligned chapter ring issue or is that a rare occurrence?

@parson2006 4 года назад

Now that i've seen the Oris 65 Bronze, i'm no longer hot about the gold bezel insert markings. Oris did it right by placing the bronze on the bezel side. Much subtler and classier.

@Mark-ro5zg 8 лет назад

You say it's sub $300 price range. Where? I just ordered the srp 777 on amazon for $356. The srp775 is $371 on amazon.

@mountainhobo 8 лет назад

So the SRP775 is an SKX007 with an upgraded movement to that of Seiko Monster and a case to that of the old Turtle. It costs a lot more than SKX007 or the Monster, though (I can find a Monster for ~$240, Turtle for ~$400). Oh, and I can't help it - the gold lettering on the bezel bugs me. It's too pimpy for a tool watch. I have a sneaky suspicion that Seiko movement 4r36 is coming to the SKX series in not too distant future (even though that new series will likely be called SRPsomething).

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+mountainhobo I do hope they upgrade the SKX series!

@rayseaman6204 7 лет назад

P.S. Love Your Videos!

@21asds 8 лет назад

Seiko makes some amazing watches but they have a big problem with chapter ring misalignment... like the watch in this video for example...

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+21asds agreed!

@carlosmaldonado6200 8 лет назад

are the hands and indices chrome or gold toned? +555gear

@olegk68 8 лет назад

What is the best place to purchase one of these from? i remember that in the video a price was mentioned, but i havent been able to find it that cheap anywhere, especially domestically. Please help!

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Oleg K I purchased mine from a overseas seller on eBay. Quickly sold out at he price I paid. Happy hunting!

@boozedancingtv 8 лет назад

Quick question... How has the accuracy been so far? I bought a 2nd generation Orange Monster three years ago. I loved the look and feel of that watch and thought losing 3 to 5 minutes a week was normal for an automatic watch (it was my first). But then I picked up a Blue Bambino (your review was the deciding factor on that purchase) and my opinion changed regarding the Monster's accuracy. The Bambino was really accurate right out of the box. I've had it since March and have been losing only 30 seconds to 1 minute per week. So given that the Turtle has the same movement as the Monster, how has it been behaving from an accuracy perspective? Is it possible that I was just unlucky with the Monster? Thanks for your help and keep up the great work! The bokeh is spectacular!

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+G LO thanks for your question! Mine has been pretty accurate actually. Might be luck of the draw though.

@boozedancingtv 8 лет назад

+555 Gear Lucky you! I love the look of the new Turtle. I'll have to try it on when I see it in person. Cheers!

@ELFYHO 7 лет назад

Hi sir, may i know what video camera r u using

@GarrySkipPerkins 8 лет назад

How does this compare to the SBDC033 ?

@anima201 Год назад

Amazing watch! Do you still enjoy wearing this nice watch?

@rottyweiller1282 6 лет назад

Just got the SRP777...it’s gains a minute per day and the is one week old.

@ripperx444 8 лет назад

When did these come out

@x2mars 6 лет назад

How often do these watches need service?

@watchiologist8918 6 лет назад

3:00 what's the watch on the right?

@buildingsheriff 4 года назад

Subbed!

@bobfrombrisbane1831 8 лет назад

Nice video, I wonder if Seiko will eventually stop production on the SKX. Cheers.

@chrisulfen8775 8 лет назад

+Bob FromBrisbane Probably not anytime soon.

@TASCOM44 8 лет назад

+Bob FromBrisbane It's already been discontinued, apparently the next generation will hack and handwind

@chrisulfen8775 8 лет назад

thatgiant Wow! Sweet! A screwed down crown would be great too!

@trevorhsu6357 8 лет назад

It has a screw down crown

@spirg 7 лет назад

I'm ordering both 777 & 775 today

@junevon1738 5 лет назад

SEIKOU VERY MUCH!!!!

@renatospinelli4068 5 лет назад

how much is it in your country ?? please, answer the question in U$ thanks a lot

@IRateReviews 8 лет назад

welcome to Minnesota, in advance.

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+psdmikee169 thanks!

@rexremrn 8 лет назад

What size wrist do you have?

@edloki3057 6 лет назад

If you got the equipment that can pop out the crystal, you can easily fix the chapter ring issue. Just rotate the chapter ring 180degrees and put the crystal back.

@junevon1738 5 лет назад

thanks you, 555

@ChintanPandya01 6 лет назад

It's SKX 009. SNK809 is the Seiko 5 man

@tombryan1 7 лет назад

It's pronunced pro - spex

@Barnaby_bo 4 года назад

Have you still got this turtle? Btw I've been watching your vids for ages ( they're great) and never subbed. Have now

@TheFitfather 6 лет назад

why is it 550 now?

@kevinyee138 8 лет назад

.....how'd you find it sub-$300?

@pogyCRO 8 лет назад

Do a Seiko Monster next please :)

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+pogyCRO thanks for the suggestion!

@Maddoxxx 8 лет назад

if you're a fan of the old turtle, surely this is the one for you... but too bad i aint one of them...

@sttie402 8 лет назад

Have you done any gshock reviews?

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+sttie402 yep a couple but not in over a year

@cancionesineditas590 4 года назад

Srpc55??? The Monster Orange!!!

@calvinkhor82 7 лет назад

holy fk that chapter ring is misaligned!

@clontstable1 7 лет назад

Mine.....SRPA21.....PADI, Baby!

@maher6m 8 лет назад

i cant find this watch online

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+Maher Ali eBay!

@twinscoupe 7 лет назад

Macy's

@kristenburnout1 8 лет назад

Do a Vostok Amphibia!

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+kristenburnout1 thanks for the suggestion!

@kristenburnout1 8 лет назад

Thanks for answering! I am currently in the military, and my Amphibia sure has taken a beating! I think they look really cool, and they have really fascinating engineering and history as well, so it would be great to see a review of one! :)

@jpeders 8 лет назад

Everything about this watch is awesome but that misaligned chapter ring drives me crazy.

@ajaxforever5473 8 лет назад

Last wednesday i received my Seiko srp775. But mine has a sapphire crystal :-)

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+AjaxForever sweet!!

@ajaxforever5473 8 лет назад

www.monsterwatches.nl/?lang=en They sell Seiko's with sapphire if you want. By the way i sold my srp775. Was not impressed.

@ajaxforever5473 8 лет назад

The way it looked on my wrist, the size. The bracelet

@Guinea54 6 лет назад

I don't get it, people talk about the most nerdy non important aspects of watches, but the chapter ring is out of alignment and that is no big deal? lol.. That should be more important than the movement being that my SKX is +2 in 24 hours.. and everything is in perfect alignment.. Unless you're really a watch enthusiast to the nerd level.. Just buy the one you like aesthetically the most.. that is really the only important factor in this.. That and the price... cause they are very similar watches in quality and build. Id go for the SKX myself .. Great review though.. enjoyed it. Also did you mean to say 007? I thought the 009 was a smaller watch

@Guinea54 6 лет назад

For that money , everything should be aligned... A cheap sub beater watch for me was an invicta sub homage I paid like 50 dollars for on sale on amazon.. that watch was awesome build quality, a +/- 3 seconds for the life time of the watch.. amazingly... everything was in alignment and I beat the hell out of that thing for like 8 years and it still runs and has no major damage. great value.. I also have a g shock, one of the blacked out military ones think the 6900 type.

@Guinea54 6 лет назад

No problem man. Maybe I got lucky.. I don't know, but this is the one I got, and I can't fault it at all.. There was nothing about it that I didn't like. Quality was just as good as my skx007 and even had more accurate movement.. Like i said i just could have been lucky.. www.amazon.com/Invicta-8926OB-Stainless-Automatic-Bracelet/dp/B000JQFX1G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1529436021&sr=8-6&keywords=invicta+diver

@demonstructie 8 лет назад

Huh where did that comparison with the SNK809 come from suddenly? It's a radically different style of watch and the turtle is 5 times more expensive. If you want to compare it to a 5, a Sea Urchin would be a logical choice.

@paulwilberforce9659 6 лет назад

demonstructie he obviously meant to say skx

@magicrising 8 лет назад

wow look how misaligned the chapter ring is

@555Gear 8 лет назад

+magicrising yep :(

@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces 8 лет назад

My Seiko Diver is misaligned too. Annoying!!!

@4runnerDave 6 лет назад

It's a feature

@marcmiyamoto 5 лет назад

Dave Goewey Of course it is

@Disturbed7100 5 лет назад

@@marcmiyamoto I've seen their made in Japan Turtles have the same thing. Makes me like Seiko a lot less when they can't align chapter rings or bezels. Then to have them retail for about $1000 AUD. On CW they are $588, but still..I could get a Steinhart for $20 more and have none of those issues plus a milled clasp and sapphire crystal. Pretty embarrassing really, it's why I've been put off on buying an SKX too.

@TheJoaninhaMendes 7 лет назад

Does anyone that agrees that this is a "diver watch" actually dives, I wonder?

@ForbinColossus 8 лет назад

@4:14 you said *CHEE-Suld* style to the alpinist" when it's pronounced chisled - you know - like a chisel

@shipmate3577 6 лет назад

The chapter ring alignment if off on the watch in your video! I have yet to find a new Seiko Turtle with good alignment with the chapter ring. All three, in three different stores, had alignment off. Also, the bezel alignment was off too (less of a concern for me at this price). WTF Seiko? Stop making watches in Malaysia. The Quality Control is garbage.