Seiko 6309

Big thanks to my buddy Josh. This watch has been a challenge for me, but happy I am able to play with it.
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[@mistersmith3986]

Wearing my Old School Turtle 6309 7040 from January 1980 right now. All original parts. Never been serviced. Works like a gem and keeps time like a Mayan!!!

[@henrygalindo4479]

The Seiko 6309 is actually the original “turtle”, not the srp777. The srp777 is the Seiko reissue of the 6309. The reissue is generally the same case size but a little bigger. I have both models and both great watches. I’m just glad that the reissue wasn’t an over-priced limited edition like most of their reissues.

[@RandomRobReviews]

I pick the 6309 all day over the new stuff.

[@henrygalindo4479]

You are so right. Unfortunately, Seiko no longer makes parts for the 6309 making them very hard to restore or find in original condition. Most of the decent looking ones have may after market parts. Good original ones are going for $500+ on eBay.

[@drazenbabich]

Original 6309 were rarely referred to as "Turtle" before the SRP series were released. Internet watch forums were to blame ;)

[@adrianchoo337]

"I have a history of killing turtles." - random Rob. 😲 🤣

[@doomthespacemarine4998]

I love all Turtles. The new and the vintage ones. Have owned several of them since 2001, but after getting a King Turtle 3 years ago, it has been on my wrist every day. My favorite watch ever.

[@johntocho8954]

I have the 6309-7049 from March 1984, all original, including the strap. I also own the SRP777 Made in Japan. I agree Rob, I like the 6309 more. Thanks for doing the video!

[@captaincoyote1792]

Wow! Are you on the original strap? I too, am an original owner of a 6309-7049….purchased in 1983 at a Navy Exchange. But with all of the adventures that we’ve been through together….I just ordered my 6th OEM Z22 strap…..guess looking back, I’m averaging between 5-7 years per strap! Take care, brother!

[@CaptainRon956]

I still have my 6309-7049 bought new back in 1983 in my freshman yr in high school. Originally came with the hard rubber strap but even on the last hole it was still slightly too big & moved around a lot so I didn’t wear it much. Fast forward to the present I found it in my dresser drawer, bought a Seiko branded jubilee bracelet and after shaking it a bit it fired up and been on my wrist ever since.

[@OscarOSullivan]

Must be in great nick

[@ryanstafford8544]

Love these. Good ones seem to be hard to find and go for higher (at least they used to). I searched for one from 1984 as a birth year watch. Thanks for sharing Rob!

[@rodpearson1716]

I have one, got when I graduated high school 1976, my parents got it at the time CB base...

[@lonestardude6283]

Just picked mine up today so I had to rewatch this video! Awesome watch!

[@fakethinksy101]

I recently bought two of these. One with all original parts and one with a sapphire crystal and a hand replacement, for wearing while working or doing rigorous activity. Absolutely love the 6309s, so well made.

[@wardbrien5637]

Where did tou purchase the new crystal?

[@iainrossiter758]

I love my 6309 and 6105 and have a 6306 on the way. Incredible quality. I have many modern Seiko divers but they can’t compare to the look and feel of ones built in the 60’s and 70’s

[@saleendriver]

I have a good number of vintage Seiko watches. I love the character of the vintage pieces. So much more interesting to me. And they double as both sport and dress style watches.

[@goldbond1180]

What I like about the 6309 is the flat dial markers, better than the raised ones on the Turtle.

[@drwindsurf]

Great video - for $300, I am going to add the 6309 to the list, I thought they would be way more...the trick is getting a good one. Thank you Rob :)

[@cedarcanoe]

Looks like an oversized SKX case. Agree: much nicer than a Turtle

[@tombell7907]

My first watch. Bought in 82’. Need to get it serviced

[@onlineidentity6826]

For your issue with the crown ‘unthreading’ from the stem, remove the stem from the movement, then clean carefully the threads on both the stem and crown to ensure the grooves are clear of any debris. Then place the stem into a pin-vice if you have one, apply your thread locker (I use blue medium strength) and then carefully thread the crown back on so it ‘bites’ (ensure it is straight also). I have had this issue a few times, and in my experience have found that the issue is nearly always due to issues with the threads on either the stem or crown. Good luck !

[@RandomRobReviews]

Thanks. Yeah guessing I didn’t clean them good enough

[@EscapementWatch]

what a fantastic gem

[@gtrfreak]

Wow glad I ordered one for $90 on eBay! Hope I get a good one great info in this video

[@MrBacchus18]

Random "Turtle Killer" Rob

[@stevenuk]

🐢🔫

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

I have the STO turtle. Love it.

[@novcor]

Have one, love it, this is a third Seiko diver with nickname Abyss and its one of The most sought after vintage Seiko in a collector's World. Now its time to show 6105-8110 kpt Willard 😍. All the best in 2020 Robert.

[@RandomRobReviews]

Already had the Willard on.

[@Chef_Alpo]

This was a favorite back in the days when the forums were the definitive hub for watch collectors. Gen 1 Seiko monster era, could find those and 7002s for well below $100! The 6105 could be had readily for around $500... also before Invicta went clown sized!

[@markcreighton3733]

I have a 6306, it Hacks and has 4 additional jewels totalling 21. My understanding is the 6306 was produced briefly prior to the 6309, around 1976 and 777.

[@jeffintoronto5712]

I've got 3 - 6309's and I think they will start to increase in value as more legit copies are harder to find. The 6105 -8110 (Apocalypse Now ) watches are now commanding big bucks for decent ones, so I'm thinking the 6309's will be the affordable collectable vintage diver from Seiko.

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

The bezel on these is amazing. As long as you have a new gasket in there. They had a version of this bidirectional bezel on the 7002 and it disappeared in 1996 with the SKX. The second hand is not original. Should be a lollipop.

[@Harleyglide03]

I have a 6309, 729. It has more of the modern case back design. You should be able to tell the manufacture date by the serial number, month and year. Mine was rebuilt once. Runs good, tough as nails. Wish it had a new NH36 mvnt. Maybe I could send you a new Seiko 5 Fake-ks, send it to you for a swap out.

[@lolotube100]

Casio Surfing Timer I see 👀

[@RandomRobReviews]

I am a little kid about this watch, super excited to own it.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Really enjoying my srp777

[@truxton1000]

Regarding the loctite I have found that cleaning of course and then after tightening it up to leave it for 24 hours before purring any pressure on it will probably solve the problem.

[@dimitrisss1234]

Instead of save the ocean seiko has to release a series save the turtle

[@RandomRobReviews]

Haha

[@tomcat561]

Just scored an untouched one for cheap per current prices and had to watch this

[@sebastiang.480]

I wish Seiko would put more emphasis on their quality control and make watches like they used to, I bought an SKX007 which had a loose chapter ring, dust under the crystal and the finishing on the cased looked, well... unfinished :(

[@bmassche]

The top of the case looks like its polished... should be brushed if original. Definately the hands dont look stock to glow that much unless relumed

[@jamespalsson746]

Insane bezelaction

[@Leo-Crespi]

Very Random Review, Rob.

[@felgercarb3803]

After this video they will sell at 700,-$

[@M3LTUP]

I would not consider a Franken as a Fake. It just means someone has rebuilt it. Yes , 100% original is always best. But what matters most to me is that the watch contains the correct 6309 parts.

[@Miscreantpc]

Wearing mine today - the 6309 is really a workhorse of a watch. Do your homework before buying one - like Rob said, they are often frankenwatches or have reproduction parts.

[@TennesseeMike]

"That's just my opinion based on fact" rofl

[@kavonmchellon4651]

I've really gotta know tho, where would one find a replacement or spare case for one? (That's not ridiculously priced)

[@thenexthobby]

Seems like it would wear closer to a baby turtle, despite being nearly the same size as a regular.

[@watchnut5305]

I had the same problem. You will probably need a new crown and stem.

[@danpines4109]

CAN youTHROW A nh36 in these if you get a new crown/stem or is that crown barrel prohibitive of this?

[@pagongko2139]

I have now 6309 7040 seiko turtle as vintage but running good condition😊

[@bruh_oly1370]

Should the ball be on the other end of the seconds hand on this model. This one in the video looks like a after market seconds hand from a skx .

[@hellboy1976]

Also I’m not spending what these are going for now just for a “vintage” feel.

[@mudfly3]

"thats just my opinion, based on fact!!" love it !! hahaha

[@stusims6567]

I WANT ONE!!!

[@josephstuart4440]

Hey Rob. You should get your hands on a Seiko 7548. They’re fantastic vintage watches with an incredible history that can still be had at a decent price.

[@Yakena1]

I'm very happy with my franken version. Not willing to pay the premium and still not know if its 100% authenticate trying to find a vintage version.

[@stevenuk]

try cleaning crown thread, then re-locktight to stem, or new stem/ and or crown. 🐢🔫 I hear Tarantinto is making a new film... The Turtle Killer.

[@RandomRobReviews]

Must be some oil left on them. Going to clean them even better and try again

[@whywatchitman]

@@RandomRobReviews I believe they were actually glued to the stem.

[@paulbui9368]

Be careful when looking to buy one of these. This watch has definitely been polished (top of the lugs should have a brushed finish) and the hands have been replaced (they should glow the same as the dial and the original second hand has lollipop at the tip and a steel finish, not black with the lollipop at the base). You can still find these in all original condition but do your research first.

[@Fatherandsonatarms]

Paul Bui i had rob replace the hands. The old ones were garbage. Needed to go.

[@drazenbabich]

@@Fatherandsonatarms See if you could source spare set of 7002 hands to replace current "SKX" set. There's still good amount of those ones in the wild unmolested and in a good shape, and they are identical to the 6309 hands for the fact they are 'flat' not rounded three dimensional like the later ones. And yes, they feature correct lollipop second hand. Failing that, SKX173 (plentiful in US) hand set should suffice. Cheers.

[@fungus70]

This has finally reincarnated in the form of the land tortoise !!

[@stefanopaternostro8668]

Hi do someone know if a dial from 6309 7040 fits in a new turtle srp777/srpe93?

[@adrianmorris3772]

Hi ,Rob. What is the calibre by the way? Best regards from England 😀😺

[@onlineidentity6826]

Adrian Morris They use a 6309a movement. Great solid movements ! Same as found in the 6309-729X slim-case variants and many other 6309-xxxx references.

[@baikalc.4260]

i v just got a seiko 6309 - 729A F1 . first diver, i hated seiko diver, they feel so bulky n they r so much allover. i d nver glbought one nonetheless, this seiko diver 150m 6309- 729A F1 wears so good on my rather small wrist, i decided to buy it. my question is ... i dont know how to wind it. can , some one , please show me how to wind it. ??

[@camarocarl7130]

Please don't kill that Turtle!

[@mylesmooney7505]

Bit of Tec 7 that crown won’t do that

[@williamrizzo1285]

Rob, I love your opinion based on fact. LMAO nice.

[@danpines4109]

By fake he means aftermarket dials, swapped out parts, etc... All Original 6309s are more like 4-500 in decent condition.

[@michaelewert9038]

Why do they make every reissue or homage so big. They should keep the 40-42 in sight. Even if my 777 is absolutely wearable the original size would be perfect. The 51 and 61s are also unnecessary big, especially lug tu lug.

[@SmurfPerfect]

No Superman logo? No plastic display back?? No push-pull crown?? How can it be better than the new 5KX???

[@williamstalvey6920]

That second hand has bern nodded, not 100 per cent original, me either, why Seiko didnt just copy the 6309 to the T is beyond me, the new Seiko turtles are ok, but nothing beats an all original.

[@Chef_Alpo]

Yes, the reverse lollipop second hand is a mystery, why lume the end you don't use?

[@williamstalvey6920]

@@Chef_Alpo exactly, not into any mods reference Seiko 6309.....wish I would have purchased 20 of these back when you could get em for 110 or 165....

[@rayquintanilla614]

We’ll never see the like again!😢

[@RandomRobReviews]

No, but I think we are seeing some great micro brands doing it right.

[@AA-tb2hu]

Did I see some back-hacking there?

[@DirkWerning]

First again...sorry Mike lol

[@TennesseeMike]

I let you win. I was starting to feel bad. Lol

[@DirkWerning]

Tennessee Mike 😂😂 I appreciate it

[@floridian9897]

Just letting you guys take the bait for a while!

[@RyTyme]

🐢💀

[@vitellonealvapore877]

yeah, first you say to be careful as there are a LOT of fake and franken watches, then you say you've changed the hands (also with a set with a wrong seconds hand.. hence the hours and minutes shouldn't be correct as well, even if they look pretty similar), then again at 7:05 you say that it's all original.. lol. The lume pip has been relumed and you didn't mention anything about how the case was completely ruined by a bad polishing job by someone who had never seen a 6309 before. I wouldn't call a mess like this completely original and in pretty good condition.. poor watch.

[@RandomRobReviews]

It’s gonna be ok, I promise

[@davidbowser5534]

Not an original second hand.

[@g.j.r4069]

That's not original, seconds hand is not the lollypop for one.

[@cyckkc]

not original at all

[@MrJamesDuffy]

I’d bet Spencer Klein has one to sell and/or restore. Better yet, visit him and collab over watches and cars!

[@ericsherer3505]

Exactly who I was going to recommend also. I enjoy watching his vintage repair work.

[@thenexthobby]

Yeah I think that's the solution for collectors. Stop looking for something pristine that might not be, and just send it to SK so that you know it WILL be.