Great review. I agree with many of the comments… best diving watch period (or water sports watch). And one that will actually see the water. Have had this model for a while. Still have my SKX007, but the turtle is my accurate daily wear now. So comfortable, so rugged, so accurate, and amazing to look at. No one makes a dial like this. No one. And, the fact that I’m benefiting the oceans that I love through the Cousteau Foundation really means something to me. Well-done Seiko.
@tk423b Жыл бұрын
Just picked one up. After 13 days she is only -2 seconds. Hoping this continues. This video sealed the deal for me, why I got one. Thanks.
@Wastelander132 жыл бұрын
I got one 3 weeks ago and I love it. The dark dial has a lot of class and a stunning look. Cheers.
@Mucgamon1912 жыл бұрын
I wish I could buy it but I have a 15cm wrist not sure if it would look stupid big on it
@Wastelander132 жыл бұрын
@@Mucgamon191 I dont think so. Just look at how big some Casio, Garmin, Suunto etc wristwatches are. Big watches are kind of "in" actually. Just go to a store and check how it suits you. The one thing that bothers me is the weight, cause its a heavy watch and you might not like the feeling of the weight over time. Cheers.
@dc2maniac3 жыл бұрын
Bought mine on xmas day, its so nice and i loved it to bits. First automatic watch
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🥳
@markmatthewnjo3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews ,videograpy and editing are top notch. Keep it up buddy!
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@a.c.h37923 жыл бұрын
I'm really falling for this now, its taken 5 years to like that cushion case but that and the fact that it's sapphire crystal...i am going to pull the trigger and buy one soon.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@Vincent_Vrsn3 жыл бұрын
Those close-up shots are beautiful, that textured dial is mesmerizing, I was planning to maybe get one and with that video I'm sure I will, much thanks!
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Thanks for watching
@Vincent_Vrsn3 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch Just got it today, very happy it's beautiful and no misaligned things, perfect! Thanks again :)
@speedmaster67812 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are easily the best Seiko reviews on KZbin. I have the Turtle Dark Manta, Baby Tuna and the Monster Save the Ocean. I don’t have a favorite! I agree on the Special Edition as the way to go. Keep up the amazing work please for all the Seiko Fans…
@jeremy10383 жыл бұрын
Chill! Stop reviewing Seikos so frequently, I am not strong enough to resist
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
I have too many new ones so I'm pumping them out quick. lol More to come!!!
@Bennie_Bee63 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more....but I'm too weak....Please keep going Falling Titan. Seiko just keeps lewering me back in
@MubarakRazel3 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤙
@sasajugovic69843 жыл бұрын
Xaxaxa i have a same problem like you my friend and we needed the same cure
@wongpantai97103 жыл бұрын
Best diver watch period, i adore the last gen turtle too, but the bright blue dial kind of too stand out for my taste. This dark blue face is perfect
@michaelmorgan15557 ай бұрын
I have owned this watch for nearly 3 years, after seeing your review, and it’s one of my favorites for sure. The dial is mesmerizing and the lume is incredible. This is such a solid watch, both rugged and beautiful. I found the metal keeper on the rubber strap to be very uncomfortable, but I enjoy this watch on either a nato or a bracelet. I purchased the matching OEM bracelet from Gnomon.
@MrRldgarcia4 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch. I think I'm going to add to my collection!
@cesarnegrete68982 жыл бұрын
When I saw this review for the very first time I remember hearing "It's the one to get". Couldn't agree more, thanks to this video it was love at first sight, now I got mine finally.
@EscapementWatch2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@fakenewsisthenews35422 жыл бұрын
For me, I started a few years back buying microbrands. I always thought of a mineral crystal as being a deal breaker. Like a cheap watch that looks nice. The mall is full of cheap watches that look nice. Price hike? With sapphire and ceramic bezels? Awesome! I'm in. Happier to have a Seiko with those qualities. And, now that I know I can get sapphire crystals so cheap, just buy them and swap them out. Now I feel very satisfied with my Seikos.
@cesart73543 жыл бұрын
Great review, make it standard! I like how you checked on everything including wrist size and natural and low light looks. Thumbs up!
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@DinoOnRadio2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you about the turtle, I hated it at first and now I love it.
@josetoro44052 жыл бұрын
you’re the best. thanks for the seiko reviews. this is my first reference for seikos!
@scottbollinger36415 ай бұрын
..just received mine, I love it !
@Whatashek3 жыл бұрын
I just got my dark manta samurai. I love the samurai design better, it's more proportioned and balanced.
@ivelinrb11 ай бұрын
Plus, it has original look whereas the turtle has a common rounded design
@andreyzhuk16813 жыл бұрын
Best Seiko reviews on KZbin. Great work. Beautiful watch. Thank you.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Wow, appreciate it and thank you!
@zyl7213 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I’d just got my Save the Ocean Samurai for a day when I watched this.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it
@robbiecleighmarks3088 Жыл бұрын
I have several nice watches with more reserved dials, so I decided on the more striking manta turtle. I love it, what a fun summer watch!
@T.Q.2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if any reviewer has noticed or just simply forgot to mention, but the Save The Ocean versions of the King Turtle have polished hands instead of brushed hands like on the gorgeous waffle dial King Turtle which compliments it perfectly with those brushed lines.
@tomdziwok613810 ай бұрын
I’ve watched this video so many times. So fun to to witness your high level of excitement. I’m on defense with skinny 6.5 inch wrist. And you’re like a little devil on my shoulder telling me to get it😵💫
@EscapementWatch10 ай бұрын
Hahaha get it!
@gustinfinnegan9000 Жыл бұрын
could you please give me suggestion and reason which one should i pick, save the ocean SRPF79 (Samurai) or SRPF77 (Turtle) ?
@gustinfinnegan9000 Жыл бұрын
Finally, i get my brand new SPRF77K1 no regret at all, marvelous
@AndroBoy173 жыл бұрын
Ooh maaan this watch is 🤩🤩🤩 and that price WOW. I will buy one for sure Seiko is so addicting.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@68chewy3 жыл бұрын
I just put on my Manta Ray this morning, but mine is a SRPE039. The dial looks a little different shade of blue, but what other differences are between this and my SPRE?
@ryangames17082 жыл бұрын
looks good on your 6.5 inch wrist. are there any difference if it has the "made in japan" vs the non?
@Andrew.W753 жыл бұрын
Very nice, I've got a original 6309-7049 turle from 1986, these are smaller than the new ones with a lug to lug of 45mm & a diameter of 43mm, better for smaller wrists & better proportioned overall in my opinion. If you're into vintage I think Seiko is a good place to start if you want an actual vintage watch!
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
I would love it!....but vintage turtle is $$$$$
@Andrew.W753 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch I bought mine about 3 years ago, paid $386 for it from a vendor on Ebay who found it in a house clearance. I've had it serviced & it runs great, loses 3 seconds a day. You can still find these in good original condition, but is getting harder & you're right the prices now are up over$1k, the watchmaker Spencer Klein recently sold one for $1,400. Hub City Vintage is a good place to buy vintage Seiko if you ever decide to take the plunge, cheers
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
thanks mate, cheers.
@fakenewsisthenews35422 жыл бұрын
Seiko has been giving us a lot of blue dials. I guess they must sell well. This dark manta is a nice departure. I'd love to see a turtle with orange or yellow vintage style color dials!
@rctezluh420693 жыл бұрын
love the dial with the shadows of rays
@simonkovacs59733 жыл бұрын
I'm feeling good about my new purchase of the seiko prospex dark manta turtle .. ..
@evanwolf6618 Жыл бұрын
🐟🐢🐢🦐🐢 so are we !!
@ericramirez49783 жыл бұрын
You get a thumbs up from me just for the Al Bundy t shirt 😆
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
4 touchdowns in 1 game.
@ericramirez49783 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch 😆😂🤣
@chads87202 ай бұрын
Have you missed me al???.....with every bullet so far peg!
@vict28053 жыл бұрын
Hi Falling, great video. Always checking your wrist for that Willard hehehe
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
62MAS has got the call last couple of weeks. But switching to Willard today.
@CorvusHyperion2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one, can't wait
@EscapementWatch2 жыл бұрын
Grats!!!
@justinlee92063 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between this model SRPF77 and the SRPE39?
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
the 39 is a vivid bright blue. this is a pale darker muted blue. The DARK manta.
@simonkovacs59733 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention that the watch is a JDM version from Gnoman, I'll have it on Friday DHL. I also ordered a jubilee bracelet from Strapcode.
@fungusfoong90803 жыл бұрын
Love the way you review watches!
@WILDTHING-qr7tm9 ай бұрын
I got it three months ago, and i assure you it is Fantastic ❤️
@scottbollinger36415 ай бұрын
I just ordered the dark Manta
@canonyeo42863 жыл бұрын
How they produce such dial for the price! I have a king turtle. A bit big for my 6.25" wrist. The Reduced turtle is better for me. I like it a lot. Don't know why it's not popular.
@e28forever303 жыл бұрын
Because it does not look half as good as the original. That 3 o’clock crown, big no no.
@canonyeo42863 жыл бұрын
@@e28forever30 I have the originals, the 6306 7001 and the 6309 7040
@pibblesnbits3 жыл бұрын
Love how you wear the SLA043 in all your videos. That is the one to get. Period.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
It definitely gets a lot of wrist time for sure but my blue Willard probably gets the call just as frequently. But yes it is the one to get if you're a SEIKO fan go to the top and get the 62MAS remastered.
@mariog72133 жыл бұрын
So how does the beat error affect the movement? Is it the balance turning more in one direction than the other? And what does it matter if you’re overall timekeeping is accurate?
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
beating in perfect beat will increase amplitude as each swing counter and then clockwise of the balance will be in perfect balance. Also, long term stability of accuracy is better with no error in the beat.
@konnen45182 жыл бұрын
Literally just placed my order and it should arrive in 2 days
@EscapementWatch2 жыл бұрын
Nice grats!
@ricardohernadez4525 Жыл бұрын
Whats the difference between this and SRPE39?
@andybroden Жыл бұрын
No difference, just the dial color. (and this one comes on a rubber strap)
@2HitWonder3 жыл бұрын
Love the shirt...4 touchdowns in one game!!!
@woozertoo3 жыл бұрын
Only thing is he got the “wrong” size…it should be two sizes too tight.
@fakenewsisthenews35422 жыл бұрын
Either is ok. If it's "limited" then put a number on it. If it's "special" I think a specified 1 year run is a good idea.
@mattd93302 жыл бұрын
Great review! How is the bezel alignment?
@EscapementWatch2 жыл бұрын
It's good
@Omoplataism3 жыл бұрын
is ther AR on this sapphire glass?
@adambrosz52193 жыл бұрын
Is the dark manta dial (SRPF77) different than the one on the Manta turtle with bracelet (SRPE39)?? It seems the SRPE39 is a bit more vivid and light blue??
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Correct
@roderickmorales3 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this Turtle Dark Manta or the Dark Manta Samurai? I cannot decide between the two as my second save the ocean watch.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
turtle!
@khronokraze3 жыл бұрын
Have u seen random robs channel? He tried to heat off candy bar off a monster. Dont do it! The heat will transfer through and damage whatever is under or near heat applied area. I would just do a complete crystal swap instead. I really like this watch. I like stingRay's, too. I think the tones down blue over the previous version is a little more appealing to me. I like all the upgrades of a king turtle BUT the candy bar magnifier. The sharper cur bezel grip is a lot nicer looking over the standard turtle (& skx007s which is similar) Agree, turtles wear surprisingly comfortable and not quite as large as one would imagine.. such no surprises should be the case with just about all Seiko divers. My first dive into Seiko was an srp turtle.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
yeah man I watch RR when I have free time. Thanks for sharing!
@pibblesnbits3 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch You can remove the crystal from the watch and then heat up the crystal to remove the candy bar. That way you dont damage anything and can keep the OEM crystal.
@SirRat19593 жыл бұрын
I got one the guy steamed it off no damage at all
@patricko91703 жыл бұрын
Random Rob is like Captain Obvious of the watch world. He describes what you can see in his videos. I didn't see where he messed up the Monster. I will have to check it out. I always enjoy watching that guy.
@quality_times3 жыл бұрын
How does the turtle compare to the samurai size wise? The specs suggest that it’s bigger, but the samurai appears to be bigger somehow. I want to get one of the new STO, just can’t decide which one..
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
The samurai is more of a sticking up on your wrist big chunk of steel while the turtle is a little bit more streamlined look and it hugs the wrist better for me
@hunterburton99063 жыл бұрын
Can you link a slightly domed sapphire that would fit this Turtle? I think I would swap it out as well.
@@EscapementWatch Awesome thanks! Never swapped one out before so hopefully it would come with instructions on how to do it... or I will take it somewhere and have it done I guess but looks pretty do-able.
@gonzolak833 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! Why you say it's not a Willard? I love Willard never had King Turtle. Just about to pull a trigger but afraid about dimensions? Is it really that big of a deal? Is there any difference visible at all? What do you think??
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Turtle is different then willard that is why. 6309 6306 was the first turtle. Willard was before then and has slightly different case.
@gonzolak833 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch My fault with question (not native speaker here;). I know that but what I really want to ask is dimension wise. Is there any real difference in your opinion ??
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Yes the Willard wears much smaller than the turtle so if you're worried about size I would go with a Willard at 42 instead of this at 45
@Eduardo.barrosbelem Жыл бұрын
Excelente vídeo!! Vou comprar um desse e você me ajudou muito!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@sphinx95173 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I love my samurai version
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@jeffreygleaves29313 жыл бұрын
I was looking for someone to convince me and you delivered. You're like the juvenile delinquent friend in school who talks you into drinking and smoking...lol That's okay! In fact it's a sought after resource! Talk us into buying expensive watches and we'll love you for it!!! ...lol
@wicmercfrik3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one in the middle of your review, thanks haha
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
no no no you gotta watch the whole video! But grats and hope you enjoy it!
@humbertovalencia52362 жыл бұрын
Caí I wear this Seiko Turtle with Á Jubilee Bracelet ?
@carlosa.jimenez7013 жыл бұрын
Stunning watch... a great video!! Greetings
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@A_Dude_And_His_Watch783 жыл бұрын
I have the SRPC 91 and love it.
@joeharris38103 жыл бұрын
I’m doing it!!!
@tunokies3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻⌚😊
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@e28forever303 жыл бұрын
Seiko Turtle is iconic, full stop. And for a big watch, it does really wear very comfortable. I like the chunky, funky, old skool look. I always buy pre-owned, let someone else take the price depreciation.
@mariog72133 жыл бұрын
The turtle ray 😍
@Agoenk683 жыл бұрын
Manta ray samurai or turtle? Need advice
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
I get this question a lot and I always prefer the turtle
@Agoenk683 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch ok thanks
@roderickmorales3 жыл бұрын
I just picked up the SRPE39 and really is a stunning watch! This dark Manta is really pretty too 👍🏻
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@Star_Sn1per3 жыл бұрын
Now that's a beauty!!
@simoncapizzi96893 жыл бұрын
Did you say they are redesigning the turtles hands? When?
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
in a couple months I believe.
@pablovillela25634 ай бұрын
Tenho um , não Dark, apaixonado por ciclope.😍
@zerox6153 жыл бұрын
I choose the turtle over the samurai any day of the week. Why? It has the day of the week, duh!!!!!!
@Bennie_Bee63 жыл бұрын
Excellent FT. Very happy to see this review so I can finally compare to my Samurai Dark STO... and on reflection (not your choice) I have to say, for me personally, I'm happy with my Samurai choice...as per some other comments, whilst I love the turtle case and dial...the candy day/date window just ruins the symmetry for me as well as the fact that it hogs a lot of the dial space.. one-thing that really surprised me about my SRPF79 is how comfortable it is despite its larger size on my 6.5" wrist.. esp on the new silicon strap. Ultra comfortable. Its all a personal thing but on this particular Dark Save The Ocean duo...the Samurai works better for me👌👌
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Great choice bro! Love all the STO's!
@m.l.6793 жыл бұрын
Whoa *Glowing like a Tchernobyl nightclub* JOMW :DD
@simonkovacs59733 жыл бұрын
What's up bro, I just bought this one for myself and I have 7.5 inch wrist.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Great choice! Congrats on the new timepiece! ⌚
@simonkovacs59733 жыл бұрын
@@EscapementWatch thanks for the quick reply and I totally enjoy all of your experiences with seiko watches......
@juliomejicano3 жыл бұрын
Hey FT, do you think there Will be a King MONSTER? I already have a King Turtle, need something New 😮👍. Great Seiko videos BTW
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
interesting...hmmm I doubt it. But we shall see.
@varghejo3 жыл бұрын
My wrists aren't big enough to pull off this watch unfortunately. Wrist enhancement surgery necessary.
@evanwolf6618 Жыл бұрын
Don't pull it off . . . . . Just unbuckle the strap . . 🥸🧐🐢🐢🤔🧐🐟🦐
@ivicakralj5583 жыл бұрын
open the watch, remove movement, pop up the crystal and then heat up and remove cyclops
@Seriously1402 жыл бұрын
These new straps without the "accordion" bends near the watch case are not good. They are too short on the 12 o'clock size and don't fit my wrist well. Also, the underside does not breathe well and makes the watch very hot. The strap on the SRPG21 (Samurai PADI) is far superior.
@BryantGCartagena3 жыл бұрын
Damn, Im going to buy it.
@simonkovacs59733 жыл бұрын
Gonna put a strap code julbalee bracelet on it.
@tylerrohn69383 жыл бұрын
That’s a great dial
@wed2653 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the samurai. I think it looks much sharper much cleaner and much more awesome. In my opinion
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
fair enough! Grats and Enjoy!
@sfomann3 жыл бұрын
The magnifier kills it for me. It almost looks like as if the magnifier is misaligned, perhaps from certain angles. I dont want to spend more money on this one to replace the crystal. Otherwise beautiful watch.
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
It's just the angle. Looks straight to me in person. I have it on my desk right now.
@futfut0073 жыл бұрын
I also looked at one in person and thought it’s misaligned The dealer agreed and said he would check if others have the same problems Otherwise it’s a great looking watch imo
@late40863 жыл бұрын
Grenade King FTW IMO , That strap is eeH
@simonkovacs59733 жыл бұрын
The dark manta rocks
@ismethadzic3 жыл бұрын
Wish there was no cyclops but I guess I'm gonna buy it anyway :)
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
same!
@johntocho89543 жыл бұрын
Really nice watch, thank you for the video review!
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@darmaauto168 Жыл бұрын
Pesanan jam saya akan segera datang😊😊 #SeikoSamuraiMantaRay
@laca7676 Жыл бұрын
Baby tuna should be as big as this
@fakenewsisthenews35422 жыл бұрын
I buy dials.
@robertomaas26003 жыл бұрын
Seiko Monster is the lume King
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
no mm300 is more deeply filled will outlast it.
@fakenewsisthenews35422 жыл бұрын
Best way, just buy a new sapphire crystal and change it. Easy
@litan1143 жыл бұрын
Just get any 1 x Seiko diver and end the diver Seiko collection. They all look the same to me 😂
@EscapementWatch3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@hstlr313 жыл бұрын
Nestlé Chunky
@Tangylives3 жыл бұрын
Nope. I like the Samurai more. MM300 > MM200 > Samurai > 62MAS > Sumo > Mini Turtle > Turtle >>> Willard (this is the worst looking modern Seiko diver). I don't think the turtle looks too big for your wrist though. If you like it you should keep it!
@cougardude6664 күн бұрын
Rest assured this model is anti shock and anti magnetic..200m water resistance is ISO 6425