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. 🎰
@WatchWitt3 жыл бұрын
The force is strong with this one! Very sharp. That dial color is spot on. Love the date window location, too.
@retrostu13 жыл бұрын
Ok, so that could be a watch that finally brings another Seiko into my collection!
@drdan1533 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!
@ericfreutel82402 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your terrific reviews. Thank you!
@SuperPeleke3 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought I was out.... they pulled me back in...
@azphotog89302 жыл бұрын
Euww.. Me too.. Darnn.. lol
@frederikaaxman15823 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).
@jorgemoreno34452 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!
@ryejack3 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.
@roamy36053 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.
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info. Hope you didn’t break your body doing that work.
@KRJoye3 жыл бұрын
Rob you sold me on this one, great review! Plus i'm big Turtle/Tortoise nature fan.
@elarson3123 жыл бұрын
This watch in blue is on my wish list. Thanks for reviewing this model!
@woodentulike2no2 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.
@dademack35443 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!
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@watchdogpodcast2393 жыл бұрын
Damn, perhaps this is the watch that can restore my faith in Seiko. Very cool
@simonwright68823 жыл бұрын
I've definitely been eyeing these up and in sure strapcode will have something for this in the future.
@davidd90452 жыл бұрын
Saw this today and ordered immediately. Then saw this review…validation!!
@MrLiveWest3 жыл бұрын
I love the color of the dial, the bezel and the indices
@philiphynes695910 ай 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!
@BourbonDrinker3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful watch from Seiko.
@michaelcoleman72603 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Beautiful watch. As usual, good review.
@algorithm007ify3 жыл бұрын
Seiko is one of the most fun brands out there...some cool designs.
@LeShark753 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.
@WatchDisplay3 жыл бұрын
Really dig the color combos here
@stevefox86053 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks Rob 👍🏻👍🏻
@harveytrevino22572 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.
@harveytrevino22572 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. 😂 🤣
@Praxeus5142 жыл бұрын
@@harveytrevino2257 did you end up getting the green one?
@harveytrevino22572 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.
@Praxeus5142 жыл бұрын
@@harveytrevino2257 just go ahead and get all three. :)
@harveytrevino22572 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.
@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.
@bt37503 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.
@juniorjohnson59613 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob 👍
@rctezluh420693 жыл бұрын
that looks great!!
@watchuwatching12863 жыл бұрын
When Seiko does it right, it can be awesome. Does anyone do colors like Seiko does colors? That strap looks great too.
@sobeit7123 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.
@henrywest72173 жыл бұрын
Kinda miniTurtle-ish in size and regular Turtle-ish in style.
@hammerhi3 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!
@ozdemirmelih7 ай бұрын
Great video. I like this watch.!
@marioorozco6600 Жыл бұрын
Cherry field watch! & great review BTW 💪
@jodysilvia23 жыл бұрын
The land tortoise looks nice, I would grab one but I just bought a Monta Atlas so maybe in a couple weeks
@TheLaughingOtter3 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....
@paperback103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. I think the color selection is great, but I just don't get compass bezels.
@matthewrodriguez61483 жыл бұрын
11:00 If there’s one thing that Seiko always gets right it’s definitely the lume😆
@yousiftube110223 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
@stefanseelmann35953 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
@par25 Жыл бұрын
awsome watch
@wpherigo13 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.
@nemorinoeso75813 жыл бұрын
Agreed, a secondary time zone bezel would have been better.
@vailmcc3 жыл бұрын
If Seiko put a dive bezel on this, and ISO certified it, she’d be the perfect SKX replacement..
@John-dv1uy2 жыл бұрын
Isnt the prospex series iso certified?
@owennorsworthy67632 жыл бұрын
It’d borderline replace my doxa. Wonder if they have dive bezels.
@georgia17682 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
@owennorsworthy67632 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
@GuamTime5 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.
@ericgrace99953 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 ??
@timmcdonald53353 жыл бұрын
Eric I suspect the Asia made not the made in Japan models are the ones with QC issues.
@DanboShaw3 жыл бұрын
@@timmcdonald5335 Did you watch the video? The Seikos were all $1000+ and had Japan on the dial...
@timmcdonald53353 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.
@machtschnell74523 жыл бұрын
Whole lot of assumptions in your "question." I would say all 6 of my mid price Seikos are very reliable and durable.
@dustingaddis24233 жыл бұрын
Japan is part of Asia FWIW.
@brentwoods74503 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
@georgestratikopoulos20893 жыл бұрын
If it had no date window it would look great!
@kman43103 жыл бұрын
I think Seiko has a winner with this one.
@TheMedicalEngineer2 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
@fla5hproductionz3 жыл бұрын
Super curious what type of metal bracelet would work on this model
@MegaBlackley3 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!
@paperback103 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Great color, stupid bezel!
@timmcdonald53353 жыл бұрын
Saw that new PADI turtle. Are going to review that one?
@Schlock30003 жыл бұрын
Isn't a tortoise always a land animal? Well, whatever, great review, as always!
@Joeyczhu2 жыл бұрын
Exactly that’s why it’s a compass instead of a timing bezel
@deinski112 жыл бұрын
@@Joeyczhu I think he meant that saying "land tortoise" is redundant.
@matyasd0079 ай бұрын
@@deinski11every turtle is a tortoise, but not every tortoise is a turtle so technically he is not incorrect 😂
@lucacadianalbert3 жыл бұрын
will an SXK bezel insert fit the Land Tortoise?
@TheChadWork20013 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.
@ischannel68022 жыл бұрын
👍
@zerox6153 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.....
@MuhButtsBeenWiped3 жыл бұрын
I seen this on ebay for fairly cheap with the black dial
@111111111Tiger2 жыл бұрын
I ordered a couple of versions because of the footprint. (smaller)
@JamesandRibble3 жыл бұрын
Is that a small hole in the bezel insert on the edge at about 6 mins past?
@fungus702 жыл бұрын
I wonder what took Seiko so long to come out with this 6309 "reissue".
@theleastsignificantbit4794 Жыл бұрын
Imagine this case with a Turtle’s dial and bezel.
@timmcdonald53353 жыл бұрын
The other Seiko that may pull you back in is the new Seiko Astron at only 39mm and 11mm thick.
@shukhamid36823 жыл бұрын
how is it compared to the mini turtle?
@alexandruc.56473 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.
@moseskim39422 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the seiko instruction booklet contains details for how to use the compass?
@TeaDoubleE853 жыл бұрын
I need one but budget is tight
@lukamijic954910 ай 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?
@feardabeard76352 жыл бұрын
Is that watch have the 6R15 movement?
@f1hotrod5272 жыл бұрын
Why not I to Seiko? They have recently come out with lots of cool watches.
@gmotionedc54123 жыл бұрын
What’s the bezel insert diameter?? I will replace that.
@bronco11992 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.
@angrybanana62233 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they downsized the lugs to 20mm from 22mm.
@berntanders3 жыл бұрын
same as the mini turtle
@thenexthobby3 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.
@alexnormal3031 Жыл бұрын
good watch for hunting in Africa
@Rcaesario3 жыл бұрын
i think it would be better next generation seiko turtle diamater as same as Turtoise :)
@Jabber-ig3iw3 жыл бұрын
Land tortoise? Is there any other kind?
@vsop2403 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 👍👍
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
Guessing so. Many of not most Seiko models have a JDM version with different part number. They are the same watches usually.
@OmarZ773 жыл бұрын
Sapphire crystal on this is a step in the right direction
@RampartPh3 жыл бұрын
this is probably the reason why seiko killed the baby turtle. it sure looks better then the aforementioned watch.
@rmelo59323 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.
@ForexRevolution3 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!!
@ajatkotwal3 жыл бұрын
Any leads on the strap on the skx?
@sinanucar96603 жыл бұрын
I want too
@thenexthobby3 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.
@ericfreutel82402 жыл бұрын
I need intervention. I just hit bottom, realize that I’m watchaholic. 🤥
@fastdude20023 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.
@ivossmarttv4683 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if watch reviewers unscrewed the back so we can have a view of what's inside.
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
It’s a base Seiko movement. Just google nh35 or 4r35,4r36
@graemecreegan67493 жыл бұрын
Nice watch. That name though 🤔 There are no sea or air tortoises, therefore the ‘land’ is redundant.
@billmurphy8933 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.
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
They do for few minutes, but I don’t buy them now.
@schijasd3 жыл бұрын
how's the alignment?
@daddykool95073 жыл бұрын
If’s aligned means…..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Emaratilfy3 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.
@rossdev3 жыл бұрын
Yes date wheel not colour matched is annoying and would put me off. How much effort does it take to do this?
@finesse493 жыл бұрын
Puting "Land" before tortoise is superfluous since tortoises are terrestrial animals.
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
I wondered how long it would be before getting this comment.
@vailmcc3 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it Larry. The use of land is redundant.
@leath253 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.
@caligulasen6028 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
@snapfitness13 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.
@bradleymulick3 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.
@snapfitness13 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.
@bradleymulick3 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)
@vailmcc3 жыл бұрын
It has drilled lugs..
@Saints-Forever2 жыл бұрын
@@bradleymulick will get one to try out your theory.
@noone-zl2di3 жыл бұрын
525 dollars? Here in india it's priced at dollar 640
@RandomRobReviews3 жыл бұрын
525 is retail, always buy with discount
@canonyeo42863 жыл бұрын
In my country the K model produced seiko factory here retails at $480. Can buy online Shoppe MY with 35% off, so about $310.
@alphachicken-lh9ci5 ай бұрын
11:10 mn
@CraigG213 жыл бұрын
Has the RR channel been hijacked by another reviewer? 😜👊
@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.