Thin, sapphire, 200m, color, lume, and the price point with discount gets darn close to getting a Seiko addict back in. Nice watch, solid review. 🎰
@WatchWitt
3 жыл бұрын
The force is strong with this one! Very sharp. That dial color is spot on. Love the date window location, too.
@retrostu1
3 жыл бұрын
Ok, so that could be a watch that finally brings another Seiko into my collection!
@daleclark3138
Жыл бұрын
Only bought one Seiko in 2022, an SRPE39 King Turtle for $387. Mostly collecting Seiko homages now as they all have Seiko movements, sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inserts for a fraction of the cost of a Seiko. With many Seiko reissue models priced at $1000 and even low end 5 models at $200 to $300 I find very few I would want. This model in this review is one of the few I might consider.
@drdan153
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, I love the compass bezel.. In the northern hemisphere if you point the hour hand at the sun, the line that bisects the hour hand and the 12 is your south/north line....I do this all the time for a quick compass/direction check.....If your bezel has cardinal markers (n/s/e/w) then you can rotate it to give you an even clearer indication of your direction of travel!
@roamy3605
3 жыл бұрын
Yes Rob: This has been one my favorite new releases in awhile. Back when I was a smokejumper we used to carry (2) bright orange panels (1 foot X 10 feet). When all the guys had jumped safely we would make a double L (LL) on the ground to tell the aircraft that everyone was OK. This was back in the day before we were all issued radios. Back then only 1 radio went out the plane with the fire boss for that fire. If the radio broke the panels were the only way to communicate with the airplane. Sort of like making an SOS with rocks on a deserted island.
@RandomRobReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info. Hope you didn’t break your body doing that work.
@ryejack
3 жыл бұрын
I bought mine through Mimos (Thanks for suggesting them in your unboxing video RR!!) and love it. The Tortoise is such a great looking, unique watch. They did offer a discount code that took quite a bit off the 525 price tag. After a couple weeks and working on it a bit, the strap is getting a little softer and is pretty comfortable.
@jorgemoreno3445
2 жыл бұрын
Bought the green one on metal bracelet after watching review from Mimos, great guy, and amazed at the quality and level of finishing for a watch at this price range. My first land turtle and it won’t be the last one. Great review!
@frederikaaxman1582
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob - rushed on the web and got one of these beauties the day I saw your unboxing video. Wauw - it is the best buy I did in the whole of 2021. Popped it on a light green Nato and it had just had so much daily wrist time (you are right about the strap).
@watchdogpodcast239
3 жыл бұрын
Damn, perhaps this is the watch that can restore my faith in Seiko. Very cool
@dademack3544
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reveiw , was able to get the blue model at a nice discount from Mimos with your code. Shipped same day, free shipping and no tax, great deal! Got it in 3 days. Thank Rob, subbed, the least I can do!
@RandomRobReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@algorithm007ify
3 жыл бұрын
Seiko is one of the most fun brands out there...some cool designs.
@SuperPeleke
3 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought I was out.... they pulled me back in...
@azphotog8930
3 жыл бұрын
Euww.. Me too.. Darnn.. lol
@philiphynes6959
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear you so enthusiastic about this model! I just watched your review after spotting this Prospex (I love that it’s a Prospex!!) for a good price - I think it’s a snug turtle style (I don’t have a Turtle in my collection) and with Sapphire Crystal - !!! I can’t get over the value for money :-) “Well done Seiko” You saying that means I’m buying the watch! Thanks Rob!
@bt3750
3 жыл бұрын
You gotta give it to Seiko, they don't have to worry about lining up the bezel if you use friction and a wide "N" indicator.
@hammerhi
3 жыл бұрын
Love the case. Like the dial. Hate the bezel. If/when they make a version with anything other than a compass bezel I’m all-in. Countdown or GMT would be phenomenal!
@KRJoye
3 жыл бұрын
Rob you sold me on this one, great review! Plus i'm big Turtle/Tortoise nature fan.
@davidd9045
2 жыл бұрын
Saw this today and ordered immediately. Then saw this review…validation!!
@harveytrevino2257
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah!! I'm definitely vibing with this this line. The Green one you showcased looks great, the Blue is beautiful, the Rose Gold adds that elegance to it, and the Black one is just classic/timeless. Will definitely be picking one up, just not sure which one.
@harveytrevino2257
2 жыл бұрын
Man, I just got the Citizen PCAT CB5918-02L, so the blue one. Okay, so I was considering getting the SRPG15J1 the blue one, but I think I should go with this Green variant. This way I can have something different in my wardrobe. Have another watch to justify some more straps. In RPG's when you do that, it boosts something maybe Charisma +5. 😂 🤣
@Praxeus514
2 жыл бұрын
@@harveytrevino2257 did you end up getting the green one?
@harveytrevino2257
2 жыл бұрын
@@Praxeus514 No, I'm still debating wether to get the SRPG05, the SRPG15 or the SRPG13. The first 2 being blue variants, the last being the green one. I can't make up my mind.
@Praxeus514
2 жыл бұрын
@@harveytrevino2257 just go ahead and get all three. :)
@harveytrevino2257
2 жыл бұрын
@@Praxeus514 Right.. The wife agreed to give me a $1,000 a year for a watch budget. So if I can score some good deals, I'll be able to do so. Lol.
@watchuwatching1286
3 жыл бұрын
When Seiko does it right, it can be awesome. Does anyone do colors like Seiko does colors? That strap looks great too.
@vailmcc
3 жыл бұрын
If Seiko put a dive bezel on this, and ISO certified it, she’d be the perfect SKX replacement..
@John-dv1uy
3 жыл бұрын
Isnt the prospex series iso certified?
@owennorsworthy6763
2 жыл бұрын
It’d borderline replace my doxa. Wonder if they have dive bezels.
@georgia1768
2 жыл бұрын
@@John-dv1uy ISO certification requires a number of things, one of them being a lumed pip, which this doesn't have. So it doesn't meet ISO criteria
@owennorsworthy6763
2 жыл бұрын
@@steelsteez6118 as an egg timer. I use it all the time at work or cooking and stuff. Diving? Nope. But I find it pretty practical
@GuamTime
7 ай бұрын
@@John-dv1uysome are- like the Marinemaster. There are some prospex models that are have as little as 100m of water resistance, like the solar speedtimers for example.
@elarson312
3 жыл бұрын
This watch in blue is on my wish list. Thanks for reviewing this model!
@MrLiveWest
3 жыл бұрын
I love the color of the dial, the bezel and the indices
@woodentulike2no
3 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: There are 3 minutes and 45 seconds between each mark on the Bezel, in case you want to use as a Timer.
@sobeit712
3 жыл бұрын
Strangely even though I still enjoy watching Seiko content, my Seiko days are basically over. I have no urge or desire to buy another Seiko, except Grand Seiko.
@BourbonDrinker
3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful watch from Seiko.
@ericfreutel8240
2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your terrific reviews. Thank you!
@Schlock3000
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't a tortoise always a land animal? Well, whatever, great review, as always!
@Joeyczhu
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly that’s why it’s a compass instead of a timing bezel
@Dn_Tn
3 жыл бұрын
@@Joeyczhu I think he meant that saying "land tortoise" is redundant.
@matyasd007
11 ай бұрын
@@Dn_Tnevery turtle is a tortoise, but not every tortoise is a turtle so technically he is not incorrect 😂
@yousiftube11022
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for my English Very nice watch For me I wish if this watch quartz solar movement instead of automatic because both turtle and captain Willard are automatic and all of these watch look almost the same so it nice to have quartz options
@henrywest7217
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda miniTurtle-ish in size and regular Turtle-ish in style.
@simonwright6882
3 жыл бұрын
I've definitely been eyeing these up and in sure strapcode will have something for this in the future.
@ericgrace9995
3 жыл бұрын
One of your colleagues just announced he was giving up covering Seiko mid-priced watches because of the repeated problems he'd faced finding "good" / no problem watches. Awful quality control is a serious issue for Seiko. You're coming close to this... but what's your view ? Would a content creator ban, and loss of free advertising you provide, shake them out of their indifference to customers ??
@timmcdonald5335
3 жыл бұрын
Eric I suspect the Asia made not the made in Japan models are the ones with QC issues.
@DanboShaw
3 жыл бұрын
@@timmcdonald5335 Did you watch the video? The Seikos were all $1000+ and had Japan on the dial...
@timmcdonald5335
3 жыл бұрын
@@DanboShaw I didn't see that. My understanding is that it depends on the serial or reference numbers where they are made. I only buy Seiko's when I travel to Japan and I have never had a QC issue. What I am suggesting is that somehow Seiko may be selling the problem watches to the overseas market. Japanese customers are perfectionists and would not put up with defects.
@machtschnell7452
3 жыл бұрын
Whole lot of assumptions in your "question." I would say all 6 of my mid price Seikos are very reliable and durable.
@dustingaddis2423
3 жыл бұрын
Japan is part of Asia FWIW.
@wpherigo1
3 жыл бұрын
I like this watch except that I don’t really get the compass bezel. That’s just not very useful. Looks great, nevertheless.
@nemorinoeso7581
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, a secondary time zone bezel would have been better.
@matthewrodriguez6148
3 жыл бұрын
11:00 If there’s one thing that Seiko always gets right it’s definitely the lume😆
@LeShark75
3 жыл бұрын
I think you've just tipped me over the edge here, I'm having one. That's another Seiko for the collection Lol.
@ozdemirmelih
9 ай бұрын
Great video. I like this watch.!
@TheLaughingOtter
3 жыл бұрын
*sigh* This is an awesome looking watch, and yes, I have ordered one....but the Seiko SSC081 is still my favorite go to field watch....
@michaelcoleman7260
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Beautiful watch. As usual, good review.
@OmarZ77
3 жыл бұрын
Sapphire crystal on this is a step in the right direction
@georgestratikopoulos2089
3 жыл бұрын
If it had no date window it would look great!
@TheChadWork2001
3 жыл бұрын
It's interesting and questionable why Seiko put a sapphire crystal on this, and not the usual Hardlex, but won't put sapphire on other watches if this price. For this quality, they should have included a 6R35 movement.
@WatchDisplay
3 жыл бұрын
Really dig the color combos here
@par25
Жыл бұрын
awsome watch
@brentwoods7450
3 жыл бұрын
I've been hoping they would do a 6105-8000 sized case, this is closer but not quite right in proportion. Even aftermarket the 6105-8000 case hasn't really been reproduced
@stevefox8605
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks Rob 👍🏻👍🏻
@kman4310
3 жыл бұрын
I think Seiko has a winner with this one.
@theleastsignificantbit4794
Жыл бұрын
Imagine this case with a Turtle’s dial and bezel.
@MegaBlackley
3 жыл бұрын
Nice that Seiko is making something smaller for people with diminutive wrists. Not for me, as the case is too round and the bezel compass isn't for me, but the color is awesome. Looks like the bezel is aligned. You got lucky!
@paperback10
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Great color, stupid bezel!
@juniorjohnson5961
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob 👍
@timmcdonald5335
3 жыл бұрын
The other Seiko that may pull you back in is the new Seiko Astron at only 39mm and 11mm thick.
@jodysilvia2
3 жыл бұрын
The land tortoise looks nice, I would grab one but I just bought a Monta Atlas so maybe in a couple weeks
@angrybanana6223
3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they downsized the lugs to 20mm from 22mm.
@berntanders
3 жыл бұрын
same as the mini turtle
@thenexthobby
3 жыл бұрын
Best of that lot. Elements of turtle, mini turtle, samurai, and better than them. If the movement dies in 10 years you could spend the large dollars to buy a 6R for it and it'd be a wise update.
@bronco1199
2 жыл бұрын
There is no better beater watch than the turtle. I got my SRP777 pre owned, minty fresh, for 200$ I mean you cannot beat that value. If you have the wrist the turtle covers so many bases.
@marioorozco6600
Жыл бұрын
Cherry field watch! & great review BTW 💪
@lukamijic9549
Жыл бұрын
Some are calling it the "new mini turtle". I am really interested in how it compares to the original mini turtle and the SKX! Is it smaller or bigger in wearability then the mini turtle?
@paperback10
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. I think the color selection is great, but I just don't get compass bezels.
@alexnormal3031
Жыл бұрын
good watch for hunting in Africa
@ForexRevolution
3 жыл бұрын
WHO CARES ABOUT THE WATCH (WELL I GUESS EVERY ONE WHO WATCH THIS) BUT THIS CLOCKS ON THE BACK REALLY CAUGHT MY EYES!!
@TheMedicalEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
I really dig the rosegold version of the land tortoise, but most I see doesn't have the "made in Japan" writings at the bottom of the dial. Do you know if they're made somewhere else? thanks
@zerox615
3 жыл бұрын
Can you confirm if the willard or turtle bracelet would fit the tortoise. I plan to buy a tortoise. I preferred bracelet over straps. I want to get separate bracelet for it.....
@fungus70
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder what took Seiko so long to come out with this 6309 "reissue".
@Emaratilfy
3 жыл бұрын
Please give us the option with a no date version - and that is just in general, Seiko. They smack date windows on ALL their watches and they don't even bother to colormatch the date window with the dial.
@rossdev
3 жыл бұрын
Yes date wheel not colour matched is annoying and would put me off. How much effort does it take to do this?
@ericfreutel8240
2 жыл бұрын
I need intervention. I just hit bottom, realize that I’m watchaholic. 🤥
@mrclicky5320
Ай бұрын
Did no one spot the hole in the bezel around 1 o'clock. Misalignment is one thing but an actual hole in a new watch?? I know this is an olde video but the watch is still kicking around.
@rctezluh42069
3 жыл бұрын
that looks great!!
@stefanseelmann3595
3 жыл бұрын
You had a point about being kinda not being into Seiko but I'm either getting this tortoise but I'm so close on pulling the trigger on the srpg07J1 Presage for just over 400
@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen
3 жыл бұрын
I seen this on ebay for fairly cheap with the black dial
@thenexthobby
3 жыл бұрын
"Having said that All Prospex Watches have Slight Misalignment when trying to Align 4 independent pieces" True, but also problematic for a dealer when implying buyers should accept it.
@111111111Tiger
2 жыл бұрын
I ordered a couple of versions because of the footprint. (smaller)
@finesse49
3 жыл бұрын
Puting "Land" before tortoise is superfluous since tortoises are terrestrial animals.
@RandomRobReviews
3 жыл бұрын
I wondered how long it would be before getting this comment.
@vailmcc
3 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it Larry. The use of land is redundant.
@f1hotrod527
2 жыл бұрын
Why not I to Seiko? They have recently come out with lots of cool watches.
@vsop240
3 жыл бұрын
Great review and very helpful , I like your videos . But I have a question 😕 Is SEIKO SBDY099 SAME AS THIS ONE (Srpg013) 🤔 ??,, I'M SO CONFUSED, FOUND THE SAME WATCH IN JAPANESE SITE , BUT THE REFERENCE NUMBER IS DIFFERENT . Thanks again for the great video 👍👍
@RandomRobReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Guessing so. Many of not most Seiko models have a JDM version with different part number. They are the same watches usually.
@ischannel6802
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@lucacadianalbert
3 жыл бұрын
will an SXK bezel insert fit the Land Tortoise?
@leath25
3 жыл бұрын
Got to stop watching these videos ,just bought a king turtle and I think I like the land turtle more now.just for the size,the crown is in the correct position unlike the mini turtle.
@fla5hproductionz
3 жыл бұрын
Super curious what type of metal bracelet would work on this model
@alexandruc.5647
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe someone can send you the old Landmaster/Fieldmaster Seiko Tuna, the SBDC011 for a review. I got one a month ago, they are pretty hard to find now, and it's basically what everyone was asking the MM300 Tuna to be, an automatic with a sapphire crystal. I like this new Landmaster with a turtle like case and I like the color scheme also. It also seems that they've nailed the QC on this particular watch this time around.
@fastdude2002
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t buy from Mimos in the link. If you need to return watch because the bezel doesn’t align, etc. they will charge you a re-stocking fee. Too many places offer no restocking fees, no need to shop at these stores that rip you off.
@RampartPh
3 жыл бұрын
this is probably the reason why seiko killed the baby turtle. it sure looks better then the aforementioned watch.
@timmcdonald5335
3 жыл бұрын
Saw that new PADI turtle. Are going to review that one?
@JamesandRibble
3 жыл бұрын
Is that a small hole in the bezel insert on the edge at about 6 mins past?
@graemecreegan6749
3 жыл бұрын
Nice watch. That name though 🤔 There are no sea or air tortoises, therefore the ‘land’ is redundant.
@ivossmarttv468
3 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if watch reviewers unscrewed the back so we can have a view of what's inside.
@RandomRobReviews
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a base Seiko movement. Just google nh35 or 4r35,4r36
@stephenhendricks6790
Жыл бұрын
Uh, Rob. Calling this watch a "Land Tortoise" is analogous to calling Taylor Swift a "female woman." Tortoises are by definition land animals in contrast to turtles that live principally in water environments.
@jonfavale
3 жыл бұрын
I just don't like compass bezels. Seem kinda useless since you can find directions using any watch
@moseskim3942
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the seiko instruction booklet contains details for how to use the compass?
@billmurphy893
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Seiko is drawing you back in.... Just bought the Spb187 and the 6r35 is plus 1 on the time grapher dial up but minus 20 in regular wear....in spec but poor performance for such an expensive piece. It tests us.
@RandomRobReviews
3 жыл бұрын
They do for few minutes, but I don’t buy them now.
@Rcaesario
3 жыл бұрын
i think it would be better next generation seiko turtle diamater as same as Turtoise :)
@rmelo5932
3 жыл бұрын
This looks like a decent watch and the sapphire crystal really bumps it up. The compass bezel insert is a miss IMOP. However, Seiko has lost my business some time ago with their poor quality control, or rather lack of quaity control and the price creep. I no longer recommend Seiko's as good, well made entry level dive watches to friends. As interesting as this watch looks, I am still not in.
@TeaDoubleE85
3 жыл бұрын
I need one but budget is tight
@ajatkotwal
3 жыл бұрын
Any leads on the strap on the skx?
@sinanucar9660
3 жыл бұрын
I want too
@gmotionedc5412
3 жыл бұрын
What’s the bezel insert diameter?? I will replace that.
@shukhamid3682
3 жыл бұрын
how is it compared to the mini turtle?
@feardabeard7635
2 жыл бұрын
Is that watch have the 6R15 movement?
@Jabber-ig3iw
3 жыл бұрын
Land tortoise? Is there any other kind?
@snapfitness1
3 жыл бұрын
Three things I'm not a fan of, lack of drilled lugs so I'm not scratching the case (personal preference) the NWSE references, just serves no purpose and isn't attractive, finally a 20mm lug on this size case.
@bradleymulick
3 жыл бұрын
No purpose for you, perhaps. If you are a hiker/backpacker, the compass bezel is a navigation tool. It’s meant to be a field watch, clearly.
@snapfitness1
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleymulick if you can read the "compass" in this style then more power to the person who can, but not everyone knows how. And your right, for me it's not useful.
@bradleymulick
3 жыл бұрын
@@snapfitness1 line the hour hand up with the sun. Halfway between the hour hand and 12 o clock is south :-). You can mark it with the bezel. Now you know :-) (opposite in Southern Hemisphere)
@vailmcc
3 жыл бұрын
It has drilled lugs..
@Saints-Forever
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleymulick will get one to try out your theory.
@caligulasen6028
2 жыл бұрын
Nice cheap watch for the starter, nothing special if you already have some serious Seiko clocks then don't hesitate, or you have to use her as a daily change watch or once for the holidays. For me a return
@cvb6089
3 жыл бұрын
🤔 I would have it replaced with a ceramic diver bezel. Job done...
@emreisiklar
3 жыл бұрын
I am big seiko and turtle fan, I will pass this one
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