Best New Seiko of 2021? The 'Tortoise'!

[@saf00]

I read somewhere there is no AR coating on this tortoise so that u can use the glass as a reflecting device in case u get stranded/ship-wrecked on a deserted island and u want to attract the attention of a passing bird.

[@brianmsahin]

🦆🦆🦆👍🤣

[@misterman1371]

im sure that's the reason and not the fact that Seiko is cheap af

[@snakeeat3r27]

@@misterman1371 lol! as funny as this comment is, they did make it so you can signal for help

[@misterman1371]

@@snakeeat3r27 marketing

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Handy

[@LevinLg17]

I bought the watch a few weeks ago. The strap softens after two weeks and hugs your wrist perfectly. So keep the strap, they belong together

[@Icanhasautomaticcheeseburger]

Wife got it for me for Christmas -- $300 USD for the best sub-$1,000 field watch out there -- the same size as a Hamilton for 30% less money and far more WR. It also doesn't look like every other boring field watch (the pumpkin spice latte of the watch world -- it's good, but it's "basic" as hell).

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

You can still use it as a timing bezel BTW. Just put the north marker on the minute hand as 0 point and use the minute track to calculate.

[@BevanAgard]

Good Saturday morning Jody. Start with JOMW, then breakfast, then get ready to watch Arsenal try to do something, anything against City. Oh well at least the day started off with JOMW

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Erm, good luck with that one mate. My money is on Arteta to be the first casualty of the season....

[@tottenhamnole]

Why would you ruin the good mood that Jody puts you in by then watching Arsenal?

[@watchcheapo1801]

@@JustOneMoreWatch hahahaha...

[@Alex-zr4yl]

@@JustOneMoreWatch my Italian mate conte upcoming 😉

[@eggsII]

Hope you enjoyed the video more than the game… that Xhaka send off was a little rough, but honestly, he’s gotta to…

[@garethsigrist8714]

Cracking looking watch for sure. I didn’t even notice the date at 4:30 until you mentioned it! Am I the only one who doesn’t get the whole compass bezel thing? I’d much rather have a countdown or timing bezel every time. This might be because I live in the UK though so if I was ever lost in the wilderness I’d die of starvation/exposure just waiting for a break in the clouds so I could find the sun! I wouldn’t even have chance to use the bezel 🤣 The only Sun I see is on sale in the local newsagent 📰 😂 Great review as always Jody 👏👏👏👏

[@grmpf]

"The only Sun I see is on sale in the local newsagent" That's certainly one for the "most British sentences of all time" competition.

[@ramspencer5492]

I think a second time zone dial semi GMT dual actually be the slightly more useful bezel for most people.....I don't know anyone who really uses a diver bezel for timing anything..... Except maybe for fun.

[@eddyhoughton6542]

I've seen a lot of comments on the stiffness of the strap and the watch standing proud or crushing your wrist - my wife got me one a couple of months ago for my birthday and I've worn it every day since. I was going to swap the strap out immediately for a NATO one, but my wife kicked up a stink, so I held off. Happily, I can confirm that the strap actually softens up and "weathers in", so it's not actually an issue long term. My only two gripes with this watch are that in green/beige the hands are almost the same shade as the face, so in certain daylight conditions it can actually be hard to read! Secondly, while closing the press-studs at the wrist on my motorbike jacket, the bezel actually dented very slightly, so that's something to bear in mind - it's not as heavy duty as it looks! Other than that, I really like this watch. I wasn't going to get one as I was umm-ing and ah-ing between saving up for a proper Willard (SPB237J1) or getting one of the very sexy "grenade face" turtles (SRPE05K1), but the Mrs got me this as a surprise. Now it's on my wrist I really like it. With the compass bezel it's different to any other watch I've got, it's light so it's not uncomfortable and doesn't get in the way, and the design is really well thought out. It looks really smart, without being ridiculously formal, so you can amost wear it anywhere, and the emergency codes on the back, although I can almost guarantee I'll never need to use them, are a really cool addition. I love it!

[@Ohmie]

I’ve grown to like the 4:30 date. Being that we get a full-sized 3:00 index and a big draw to Seiko for me is their mind-blowing lume, I’m okay with the asymmetry. That said, I’d rather have no date than an asymmetrical date window, with lume taking a greater priority for me.

[@lowersaxon]

What is greater lume good for?

[@Ohmie]

@@lowersaxon Realistically? Not much beyond looks. But years into this hobby and lume still amazes me, especially really bright, long-lasting lume. With that said, once our world reaches some semblance of normalcy, it will be nice to be able check the time in dark environments like the theater without pulling out my screaming-bright phone. Discretion is probably the biggest benefit of lume in the modern world of cell phones and dive computers, aside from aesthetics.

[@Not-a-bot222]

My first mechanical is the marathon MSAR with date at 430. I love it

[@AdAce21]

The color scheme it fantastic. I’m not a Seiko fan, but this is a great looking watch. Wish more green watches went to a more pale green/OD green/olive green like this.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

How about a Lume Wars SEIKO edition? I mean, "It's well known" that Seiko lume is great - but they aren't all the same are they. Which one's the best?

[@dikkie1000]

My bet is on the SBBN031 series of tunas, the one i've got is a lot better than an SRP turtle or BFK.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

Oooh extra idea: Include one old, used version of one of the models to see how much lume ages?

[@justicedemocrat9357]

They're all the same, iidotl.

[@wintermute8315]

Picked this up because it doesn't have a day complication or a cyclops like the others. Love the 4:30 date instead. Also did pick up the J model rather than the K. If I'm buying Seiko, I want it to be fully Japanese-built.

[@chriskilner4110]

I picked up the black and gilt dial on leather last month on 40% clearance from an AD (and negotiated another 5% since it was a floor model with some scratches to get from $315 to

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Seiko are doing a wonderful job depleting my bank account. Just bought the Black Series Samurai SRPH11, now still more decisions to make. Love ya Jody, hellllllo from Ohioooooo! 😃

[@tahaahamed4316]

Really miss those pocket shots. Would love to see those again

[@triples4good]

Another great t shirt. I must say, if you are lost out in wilderness with only a watch to find your way, and not a compass, you have more problems than finding south. I really like this watch, I might have to pick this one up. I might mod to the bezel for a 24 hr insert. A gmt of sorts might be more useful to me personally. Love the different strap ideas.

[@f1hotrod527]

I think the day location is ideal. My eye does not even notice it. People complain when the day is at 3 and breaks up the dial markers. Then they complain when the day is in an off position. Seiko really has some cool watches. Just got the SRPE51, looks awesome. This model is just another instance of Seiko just coming out with something that ticks all the boxes and just looks great.

[@simplefieldcraft]

I have one of these got it online for $485 aud. put it on an admiralty grey nato strap and it looks good. Got it for the fact it’s a field watch with a good wr at 200 and the bi-directional bezel. As a first responder I do use the compass feature to orientate myself to the direction a helicopter flys in so I can give landing zone coordinations. Thanks for giving it your thumbs up.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

That's a good price mate!

[@simplefieldcraft]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Thanks it is the K version though and I got it from Watch Depot but does come with a seiko Australia warranty.

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

I’m quite happy with my couple of Seiko. Specially the Sharp Edged GMT LE 😎 Never a QC issue and I use a magnifier to check. I might be lucky I guess...

[@fastdude2002]

I have this watch. The strap looks great on this watch, the strap starts out stiff but it breaks in after awhile. Great watch including strap in my opinion.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

BAHAHA! Good get out clause you crafty ninja! Loved this video J.

[@vailmcc]

Purchased the SBDY099 from Gnomon also. Love it. Here in the states, where English is becoming our second language, many have called it the ‘Land Tortoise’, which is redundant.

[@albertalvarez855]

Hola Marco! Saludos desde los Estados Unidos! You missed an opportunity to deal with Americans that speak English by buying local, like from Long Island Watch, instead of an overseas dealer amiguito.

[@vailmcc]

@@albertalvarez855 True Albert! And, I’d have gotten a warranty that’s good in the States. I didn’t mean Spanish, Albert. I meant that our use of proper English is going right down the proverbial toilet..

[@albertalvarez855]

@@vailmcc Sorry mate, my panties were rolled in a bunch that day. I can barely speak spanish (I used google translate). English is the language of science and enterprise all over the globe, let alone here in USA...so it behooves us to speak it well As for buying local vs overseas...let the wheels of capitalism spin and may the best deal win.

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

Best thing about this watch is how well it wears. The sapphire the build quality of the case and face and the indices and hands. Very good value for money! Great review. Shame you were underdressed!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! The Ninja Turtle costume is still in the cupboard. Next time!

[@Klunker1]

Best t-shirt collection in the history of t-shirt collections. 👍Jody

[@jaymesgrant59]

Hi. Nice review. I just picked up the JDM for AUD299. Couldn't pass that up. Looking forward to trying the thinner watch out.

[@chriskilner4110]

That's a great price - I was thrilled to get the less popular black/gilt one for $299.25 US (from an AD) - mine is also Made in Japan as a SRPG17J1.

[@nikouai]

I saw these in a big shop in Tokyo. The black dial with gilt/gold accents one looks amazing in person. I would probably have bought it if it wasn’t for my other 2 watches with the same colour scheme 😅 (BB58 and a Seiko Turtle that is). Personally, I like the both the thinness of it and the handset better than the turtle.

[@johnbradshaw5900]

Great review! I bought my son a Seiko black tortoise for Christmas as he indicated that was what he wanted when I suggested a good watch might be a good present. I have had a good look while wrapping it and like it. Although it's not quite my thing (I prefer the regular turtle) it is very nicely finished and the feel of quality is excellent for the price. I am with you on Seiko and price, the cheaper Prospex series watches are excellent but some of the high end ones with the same movement seem to jump up in price by huge amounts yet I struggle to see a reason why. I still want a Willard but the only ones I ever see sit at the top of the Prospex price range (other than the special editions with GS type movements). The tortoise is what a Seiko should be to me, solid and with a nice feel at a sensible price. I notice some of the Seiko 5 models also seem to be getting very expensive given they used to be a great entry point into mechanical watches.

[@stevefox8605]

Date at 4ish looks better than 3 imho, tho I'd prefer it without one...dislike the leather backing on the strap (veggie since 1982) but otherwise I'm tempted. Good review, Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bowtie12oclock]

Insanely beautiful watch! The muted colors are really calling out to me. So let’s see, among the other things that’s draining my bank account, Jody is right up there with these seiko recommendations.

[@sobeit712]

Never thought myself a turtle fan, but as it turned out, Tortoise is what my heart's after!

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

I'm not a fan of this type of case shape, never was, but I have to say, the colours are beautiful. I'm a sucker for olive, and the beige marries so well with it!

[@spicydragon3881]

I have a Turtle and always enjoyed it. This is a nice change I am thinking about pulling the trigger on this but in the blue version. The bi-directional bezel is no big deal as how many of us REALLY use it all that often anyway, plus this one is a nice clean look. Thanks for another brilliant review - Keep up the good work.

[@travisreese7229]

I wanted a compass bezel watch a while back and picked up the SKZ209J1 Seiko 5 Atlas. 200m water resist with internal compass bezel and outer dive time bezel with day and date. 7S36 but at around $200, not a bad alternative. Give it the Seiko shake and off to the races. People complain about the compass bezel being "loose", but that is so you can single finger adjust it on wrist for a quick direction fix and go.

[@woodentulike2no]

Just picked up one of these in blue. Thought my King Turtle was my End All Be All Seiko...but this one takes the Title. The size is PERFECT for my 7" wrist. Put on an aftermarket silicone strap, it instantly melts into my wrist. Home Run Seiko! The only thing better would be the same exact watch with Diver insert and 120 click bezel!

[@edjustice7755]

As always love your reviews and how well thought out you get your points across. Thanks for the share! I jz got this colorway, and said to myself no more seiko, but they suck you back in with their price point. Now looking at the Blue & Blk versions, omg.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Absolutely love this watch to include the date placement

[@shmutube]

Great review! I personally like the 4:30 date, but would be best if they can turn the text counter-clockwise to read more "upright"... Also, luming the cardinal directions on the bezel might be a good idea, too...

[@wintermute8315]

You can't use the compass function without the sun in the sky anyway.

[@ahmada5207]

I didn’t even know this one existed, until I happen to see one in the store. Gotta say one of the most underrated watches for the price. No complaints at all, apart from the leather strap being so stiff for the first week.

[@rbemuscle6058]

Damn that's a great colour combo Jody! Great to see sapphire glass! Great review too mate!!

[@michaelzuccardo5414]

Nice review and watch, but for that price, I'd get a ceramic bezel with a Steel Dive watch. I have this strap on my Seiko Worldtimer, GMT solar (purchased after watching your review!). I rolled mine up tight a few times Like a fruit roll-up, if anyone remembers them, and then I left it attached to a watch winder holder for a few days and it rounded the shape out nicely. It is a very well made and comfortable strap.

[@jacobsworkshop3335]

Any plans to take a look at the Nezumi Tonnerre? I know you've talked favorably about them in the past and this model really caught my eye, so I'd love to hear your thoughts before I purchase.

[@grahamwallace]

Another good looking Seiko in my opinion. I like the look of the pvd gold too. Cheers!

[@martinparker6783]

Seiko, please move the date window to 6 o’clock and I’ll buy it. Great review Jody. I think a pilot bezel mod would look good on it.

[@davejarvis5279]

Great looking watch so glad they put it on a canvas strap and not on a crappy seiko bracelet 👍

[@propblast82nd]

Always fun to watch your videos Jodie !

[@chandy6327]

Awesome video. Do you have any strap recommendations for srpg15k ? The one with the blue dial?

[@markstanton63]

Looks lovely. But having a compass bevel on a watch is about as much use as having a compass with 200m of water resistance.

[@Istiaque_A]

Same here, I also believe this is the best Seiko release of 2021

[@anthonydevono8833]

Just got one off of eBay it’s bloody fantastic and I’ve had a few watches strap is stiff as a board dimensions are spot on

[@Trex100]

Wow! What a marvelous case/size! I expected a turtle case. I dig the handset as well.

[@gregcarterfineart]

Thanks Jody! At this point, do you prefer battons or circle indices on a seiko diver?

[@davidkaiser810]

I purchased this watch based on your review. The strap is stiff as you say, I was able to loosen mine up by stretching it back and forth for a couple of hours while watching KZbin videos. I would not say that is soft now but it is manageable. Thank you for the great review....

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching and glad you found the vid useful!

[@kman4310]

I snapped one of these up straight away. Future classic.

[@barryvercueil2346]

Great to see an affordable Seiko on the channel. Have thought of looking at Orient mini Neptune?

[@test123]

great timing, just for late breakfast :)

[@111111111Tiger]

The Marks on the bezel are setup for compass directions / not min. ie NE or NNE etc

[@benno_360]

The survival markings and compass stuff is pretty funny. Presumably if you were actually going off track in the bush you’d have a Gshock or Protrek on with AB/compass not a dressy diver.

[@ericfreutel8240]

Tremendous detailed review. A very beautiful watch. Thank you 😊

[@luykenstouten1145]

Thanks Jody! Fun option at a “vintage seiko” pricepoint! 😉👍🏻

[@LorenzoC36]

Was waiting for this. It has that SBGV245 beige color that has me enamored. Hope you're doing well Jody.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching Enzo!

[@denniscrowley8517]

Nice vid,friend. Got me a new black and gold Casio Duro. Wonderful little beater.

[@GreySectoid]

For the strap, applying some leather conditioner or cream might help. The problem with practically all cheap leather (jackets, belts, bags) is that the leather has not been conditioned at the factory and has dried up, making it stiff, I'd imagine watch straps are no different.

[@davidgottschalk1544]

While I like the look of some Seiko's, I only own one, being the Seiko SNJ025 "Arnold." Can't go wrong with a watch that went to war with the Predator and I really like the way it wears. Just wish I could get a Sapphire Mod for it though. First comment after watching Jody for the last 4 years. Keep it going.

[@chrispekel5709]

I've got the silver case with black, gold and copper colored accents version, swapped the black leather strap out for a Marine Nationale with copper clasp and it looks great.

[@matteodesimone1413]

Just beautiful! Does anyone know which STEEL BRACELET could fit this watch??

[@antoniocaputo8220]

over 400 watches? that would be too many for me to even look at routinely, let alone remembering that I owned them or finding the time to wear them. I guess it's like collecting art.

[@Azeria]

Yeah I guess it’s like sneakers, I only own a few pairs and wear them to death, but others buy them purely for display, or even just leave them in the box.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I have five, four of which get regular wrist time--my Citizen Promaster GMT diver has replaced the Stauer Urban Blue as my dress watch. I too don't like owning watches I don't wear--it just feels kind of extravagant.

[@henrylee8510]

I have been screamed at 400 times by wifey also,

[@shaagaknowsyou5295]

Been looking at these as a new field watch and it definitely hits the spot. Liked the king turtle but I wanted something a bit slimmer wearing without a cyclops/day complication. I'm going to grab the new night vision one when that drops!

[@lucacadianalbert]

Grat review Jody. Do you still have the watch in your hands? would an SKX bezel insert fit on this watch?

[@paulhiggins8774]

Neatsfoot oil on any leather makes it like butter. Like this watch, it reminds me of the tuna safari street series which I also like

[@brianmsahin]

450 watches.......and there's me thinking I'm great with 15! Lol btw, a tip to soften a stiff strap quickly.... roll it up tightly as if you're rolling up a carpet. Do it about 10 times and you have a nice strap curved to fit your wrist..👍👍

[@thumbs4fingers]

Perfect camping watch 👍

[@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215]

I love Seiko Made in Japan models. You know the quality will be flawless.. Great review but strange pronunciation of Tortoise 🐢 I am glad you haven't abandoned Seiko reviews all together 🤔

[@KRJoye]

Great under $500 Seiko review. Luv this watch, so what's the difference between the JDM & Export versions?

[@freehey629]

Saw this last week in person, it looks even better. This one's good

[@shaneworden1325]

Another great Seiko and another great video Jodi.

[@soundssimple1]

Great review Jody, nice watch and like your description as 'tortoise', does that mean usable during the summer and hibernate it in the drawer all winter ? Take your point n the 'stiff' strap, would you consider the watch as being an outdoor, hill walker, adventurer type ? if yes would you consider using a PARACORD strap as its well in keeping with the watch style ?

[@lukamijic9549]

Some are calling it the "new mini turtle". I am really interested in how it compares to the original mini turtle and the SKX! Loved your video where you compared the mini and the SKXs. Is it smaller or bigger in wearability then the mini turtle?

[@BlueShotgunShells]

Yep! Definitely the tool to find your way if one gets lost in the suburbs. Haha. Bring twigs to signal for help. 🤣🤣🤣. I'm a sucker for green, but I'm not sold on the dial color. Still a nice watch.

[@MrPleers]

I like most things on that Seiko. (Love the colours) .Except for the date window between 4 and 5 o'clock. I wished they left it out all together. (I would switch out the strap anyway.)

[@MrCrocodile12]

Seiko just has great taste for watch designs IMO. I‘m very excited for the new Alpinist SPB243, hope you‘ll review that too ;) But as with almost every Seiko, the chapter ring seems to be misaligned on this one (at 8:58) if I see it correctly. Even the J-models seem to have it.

[@timmanning5357]

The indexing on my K model is spot on. Very happy with the build quality of this watch in this price bracket. 👍

[@graemecreegan6749]

Nice watch but prefer some of the fancier colour ways tbh 👍 What about Seiko SNE573P1 for smaller wrists 🤔 ticks the box for “grab ’n’ go” too. I think it needs to be jomw’d as a matter of some urgency 😁

[@garrymaisey1532]

Lovely looking watch, looks great on the marine nationale.

[@dylanharrington744]

Lovely looking Watch, and probably very comfortable too. Although, I'd always Prefer a Dive style Bezel or a GMT.

[@300zxcharger]

Beautiful 😍 piece Just got a king turtle with waffle 🧇 (green) dial And this still a temptation

[@uncleshaft]

Love the channel, will you be reviewing the new black series version of this SRPH99K1? Cheers

[@3rdpig]

I like the look quite a bit and I'd be fine with the stiff strap (maybe a deployment clasp would help?) buy why didn't they color match the date wheel? That to me would make it far more acceptable at the 4:30 position IMO. I'd rather have the timing bezel as I use that from time to time as a cooking timer and wouldn't consider going in the woods without my Pro Trek and a real compass as backup. But not bad from Seiko for $400. And I'm sure we'll see Chinese copies for 1/4th that.

[@simplefieldcraft]

You use a “real compass” as a back up to a watch. Shouldn’t that be the other way round. This is a field watch that’ll give you an approximate to within 5’ of true north not magnetic north. I have this and use the compass feature as a back up in case my 2 real compass’ fail.

[@3rdpig]

@@simplefieldcraft I'll make you a deal. You do it your way, I'll do it mine and we'll both live happily ever after.

[@Furniture121]

I like the 4:30 date, I hate when a company removes an index for a date complication.

[@jhatgotagat300]

Jody… good video but can I just say today alone I have been asked if I was wearing a rolex no less than 3 times. I was wearing my red orient kamasu……….🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️non watch people man

[@johnhughes3796]

Everything lines up! Hallelujah!

[@TinBin-Craig]

nice i like it.... there around £490 here in uk

[@matthewclina4162]

That’s a great looking watch. Thanks for the review. I’m with you on the date window, but they do add functionality. I could live with it.

[@chrisb5986]

I think an MN strap would be great on that one. You could buy a solar Garmin instinct for less than this Seiko and actually find your way out.

[@tortugabob]

I think you're wrong on the date location. The watch looks great with the four main indices.

[@philspencelayh5464]

It would be worth buying one of these just for the rarity value of a Seiko with sapphire. If the strap is an issue a Bartons canvas one would retain the look but as there is no leather involved they are very comfortable straight out of the box.

[@jmljakeloveridge]

I can't find this or the rose gold version in the UK for anywhere near that price

[@markplayford5836]

Yeah that’s great Jody have to agree. Still never tried a turtle but that’s a bit different. The compass bezel is pretty useless but like the sapphire at that price point. Another cracking review too. 👍

[@oliverwiantrmerholme112]

Happy weekend Jody! What a great looking Seiko and great dimensions too! I am always looking forward to your reviews, they are tremendous! If I didn’t already own a standard srp777 turtle I’d be hard pressed not to pick up a tortoise!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks Oliver!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

What happened to "Just no more Seiko"?

[@jodysilvia2]

Good looking piece

[@XtremeKremaTor]

Looks great. Best colours for the model

[@bogrot69]

The colors on this one are very nice. Shame about the strap, it really suits the watch. The date doesn't really bother me. I know a lot of folks are fussy about date placement but I'm not too bothered. Unless it's something like the Prospex Alpinist reissue where they slapped a big ol' white date wheel on that beautiful green dial and a cyclops to make sure you can't miss it 😂😂 The Turtle is still one of the most comfortable cases for my money!

[@Ripire]

Great quality videos, and so many. Its stupid impressive.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!!