Seiko Legends 5 - 5 Reasons The Turtle is a Seiko Legend!

[@BlairWitkowski]

So true! The Turtle is really my favorite Seiko!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It's one of my favorites too. Thanks Blair!

[@andrewhannam.]

The turtles are my favorite Seiko divers. The only watch I have in two colour ways...

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Never thought of it but it's the Seiko model I've owned the most of. Only have this one now but 4 so far.

[@foxtrotgolf5698]

Me too 😉

[@robertrodrigues7319]

My favourite too by a country mile

[@PatrickStypinsky]

I bought a 777 while living in France a year and half ago, I’ve been wearing it ever since - climbing, swimming in the salty sea and in hot pools even playing soccer - everything you can think of. Besides a few small scratches it looks and runs like the day I bought it. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice! It's such a great watch and definitely robust enough to handle just about anything. Thanks!

[@LanningKann]

The King Manta Ray Turtle is my daily wear watch and my favourite Seiko design overall. The cushion case is a little bit of an oddity compared to what’s out there, yet it’s extremely comfortable to wear despite the presence it gives on wrist. The sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel on the King series make it just about perfect. I think my favourite thing about the Turtle is it’s not one of a million Submariner homages out there. It’s very unique, despite similar cases from Doxa and Bulova. You can still tell it’s a Seiko right away.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I love the dial on the Manta Ray. I had the green "Grenade" King Turtle on loan from a friend for a video and really enjoyed that one too. Nice to have the upgrades but still have the classic Turtle style. Thanks.

[@Demitri_Ungureanu08050]

Bro i just got that watch

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Video quality is off the charts bud! That Turtle never looked so good. Skip the SKX and go for a Turtle.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I gotta say that's not a bad call. I think I'd take the Turtle over the skx too. Thanks J!

[@redentorroque262]

exactly what I did... with no regrets... picked the mini version though

[@OFD]

I've had a few over the years, and absolutely LOVE the SRPxxx Turtles from Seiko. I've finally settled on me SRPE07 "King", but this original 777 is such a classic. Another great Seiko Legends video Bob!! Thanks man 👊👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

They're such a great watch. Got a look at the new King Turtle Grenade the other day and it's pretty awesome too. Thanks Aron 👍

[@mikev3245]

Great pick, Bob! I bought an SRP777 a few years ago on a Black Friday special for $230. I was concerned the size would be too big for my 6.5 inch wrist but it wears great on a gray nato. It's slightly larger than the 6309 but that really doesn't matter. This watch is really built like tank and will take anything you throw at it. BTW, the clean shave is looking good!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Hehe. Yeah the beard had to go with tall the hot weather lately. I had the 775 for a few years and a couple other Turtles came and went. I really enjoyed how they wore and had to get one again. Thanks.

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Great video! I recently purchased a SRPE03. Absolutely loving it!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

That's an awesome watch too!

[@adceal]

I do agree 100% with your conclusions. I definitely need a Turtle in my life! 😃 Great video, my friend!👏🏼👏🏼

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

They're an excellent watch to have. I really enjoy them. Thanks Adrian.

[@2788Flyers]

Love the Legend series Bob. I have 2 turtles the save the ocean ones. I have the SRPC91 aka the Blue Whale 🐋 and the SRPD21 aka the Great White Shark 🦈 love both of them. I have the Blue Whale on a uncle Seiko waffle black strap and a shark mesh matte bracelet on the Great White. Keep up the great work Bob.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice! Both are great looking models. Beautiful dials on those ones. Thanks :)

[@masudashizue777]

I had a watch very similar to this (6309?) back in 1979 which only had 17 jewels. It was not accurate at all and I ended up selling it to buy a Seiko quartz diver (which looked exactly like the SKX). At that time, quartz seemed to be the wave of the future.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Cool. The 6309 have become quite a collectable watch these days. Same goes for those quartz divers. Thanks.

[@PukaHeadMan]

Looks perfect on your wrist!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks. Love it it wears.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Absolutely fine watch. Definitely on my list.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It is. Great watch to have in the collection. Thanks.

[@drwindsurf]

You shaved your COVID Beard! ...I have a PADI Turtle and I love it - a true Seiko Legend😊 Fantastic video, thank you Bob 👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Let it go temporarily but I think It'll be back this fall. The Padi is such a classic too. Thanks Jeffrey 👍👍

[@LeeePowers]

Seiko srpa21 on a blue silicone strap is sick. Can't wait to see it on a blue waffle.

[@1968jpy]

I own the Seiko Padi Turtle 🐢 and the King 🤴 Turtle SRPE39J1 Manta Ray turtle. Both are amazing and becoming one of my favorite Seiko divers .

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice. Love that dial on the Manta👌

[@dutch3000]

So true. My first turtle was the Padi followed by five more who are all in rotation (Most wristtime trophy goes to the 777) with my Samurai (unbeliebable good watch with +4 sec a day). Only Turtle I don‘t wear is the limited Nemo ... beautiful but too flashy for my taste. So, if it comes down to one watch ... 777 it is.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I've owned several but the 777 is the favorite for me too. Such an awesome watch. Thanks!

[@johnearle1]

I have a blue dial 773. The original bezel was so scratched that I bought a black ceramic bezel from Long Island Watches. The new bezel gives a subtle contrast. On a good day, it’s 4 seconds fast. It’s very comfortable. I like the steel bracelet best.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Bet that black bezel looks great on it. Thanks!

[@marianomartinez4256]

I bought it in 2016, I had it until mid-2019. Excellent piece. I used it for everything, I had a UncleSeiko z199. yes i miss it I sold it in one of those attacks for emptying the box.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

The bracelet is an upgrade I'm definitely looking to pick up. The z199 is a contender for sure. Looks great on the Turtle. Thanks.

[@watchjunkie1251]

Great vid bob! My turtle is a main-stay in my collection :). I’d love to see a Samurai and a Stargate in your Seiko Legends installments 🙏🏻😊

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Good call! I've done a video awhile back on the Stargate but I'd love to revisit it in this series. Same goes for the Samurai. Thanks for the suggestions👍👍

[@watchjunkie1251]

TimeToGo Travel And Timepieces Great!!😁👏🏻👏🏻. Thanks a bunch👊🏻😊👍🏻

[@mracekproductions]

Love the turtle ! Miss mine

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I really enjoy it. Thanks Dale.

[@eugenethomas4647]

Absolutely love my 6309! It makes me smile every time I put it on.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I was just on Ebay. Trying to find a birth year, 1978 but no luck on a decent example yet.

[@eugenethomas4647]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces I was lucky enough to get mine worry free from Spencer Klein. Not birth year but still awesome.

[@MrPleers]

I really love the design of the turtle. But would it kill Seiko to put an sapphire crystal on it instead of their hardlex ?

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

I'm sure seiko r&d watched ur channel and here you go the 元祖 at insane price

[@rollybriones4489]

wow my favorite watch first of all

[@donrogan2812]

Tough to beat a Turtle on value and price.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

For sure. Thanks Don.

[@StefaanVdV1961]

Great pic Bob, the turtle is a true legend👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Stefaan. Congrats on the new family member btw. Saw the pics of the little one on Instagram. Very cute 😁👍

[@StefaanVdV1961]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces thank You Bob, we are so happy with my youngest daughter's little boy, and if everything goes well my oldest daughter will have a baby in March 🤗

[@ricardofernandez5286]

En aliexpress se le compra cristal de zafiro y un inserto de bisel de cerámica todo por 40$ a 50$ y ya tenemos un 🐢 full equipado saludos buen video 👍

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Talking of legends.. where is that beard gone??? You look so young! . I love my SRP full fat Pepsi... but one thing I didn't like as much, the hands and dial set so much, more the dial if getting it down to one thing, so swapped mine out for the SKX007 non Japanese version so it doesn't have the 21 jewels on the dial keeping it more true to the movement... I absolutely love it, the case is the hammer for me, fits perfectly and with drilled lugs makes it easy to swap straps... I do like the 777 as that would match my Bat mobile more LML :-P Stunning review as always my friend... and really liking this legends side :))

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Had to let the beard go but I think it's making a come back this winter :) You're right with the case. It totally makes the watch. Thanks man! 👍

[@rctezluh42069]

fantastic watch!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It is! Thanks.

[@davidcrandall4958]

The SR 777 is the true Successor To the Williard and the price is great! All these luxury enhancements on other models are totally unnecessary! I like the SRPA 21 PADI also!

[@edwards4409]

Def do the phantom and champagne alpinist

[@corychecketts]

I sold my SKX007J1 and picked one of these up. I love the SKX but the case and movement in this was a no brained for me.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Can't go wrong with the Turtle. It's one of my favorites from Seiko.

[@7inchwrist915]

I just got the blue dial not long ago and love it (773 I believe). I was choosing between 773 and the King Turtle...decided to go with the more traditional looking one. Love the sapphire on the King and the waffle dial does look cool but the magnifier is the deal breaker for me. This piece will forever be in my collection 🙊👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Just saw the new green King Turtle in person the other day. I really like it but still prefer the older models too. Especially at the more affordable prices. They're a nice watch too though. Thanks :)

[@ricardofernandez5286]

​@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepiecesestoy de acuerdo me gusta mas la esfera clásica que la wafle aparte que en aliexpress se le pueden comprar los accesorios para mejorarlo

[@surfitli]

I like the Turtle, a very nice line. I have 3, the 777, the Padi, and the Blue/Black Fade. I basically agree we you have said. I did not like the lens magnifier on the King Turtle, the day/Date is big enough it does not need it. I was very disappointed with the King Turtle, also way too expensive. The Marinemaster 300 is another Great Seiko, going back to 1968.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

They're a great watch for sure. I'm also a big fan of the mm line and would love to feature more on the channel at some point. Thanks!

[@am8119]

Captain Willard SPB153J1 remake green. Review that one !

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

That is on the list! Just not sure if I'll get the green or black.

[@am8119]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces Great... I wait that one .

[@feardabeard7635]

I own the turtle and I own a Rangeman G-Shock.. I will never have to purchase another watch in my life.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Definitely got the bases covered with those two.

[@stephenmilawidjaja5477]

Found a brand new 210 usd.. worth to buy in 2022?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I think so. It's a great watch.

[@Watchofthenorth]

Absolutely! An icon 👌

[@hdmedia7404]

Oh mate, yours is seriously misaligned at 12 😭🤘🏻😉

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Best way to tell it's an authentic Seiko lol.

[@AMX-30B]

Awesome video, how large is your wrist?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks. It's 7.25 inches.

[@samwatkins9200]

I have just got a much more expensive watch but somehow it just can’t match the turtle....

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It's such a great watch. I've owned a few now and always love having them on wrist. Thanks.

[@hairulrajiun7592]

Hello.what do you think of this watch on are 8 inch wrist? is this watch suitable?

[@darrenleary5534]

Looking to get my first automatic watch, I have decided between this or a 5KX. Which one would you recommend as a desk diver?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I prefer the Turtle but depending on your wrist size it is a fair amount larger. Can't go wrong with either though.

[@darrenleary5534]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces Based on pictures of it on people with smaller wrists than mine I think that it would wear fine. And the lug to lug is listed at 46mm if I remember correctly.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

@@darrenleary5534 It does wear really well for the size.

[@darrenleary5534]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces I might just have to go with the Turtle. I love the design of the cushion case.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

@@darrenleary5534 Definitely let me know which way you go. Both options are great.

[@payjoe01]

VS Seiko SRPC 23

[@ddpyro000]

Srp777 or srpc23?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Tough call. I think I prefer the 777 but love the dial on that srpc23.

[@johnshropshire3399]

👍👍

[@zikkizidan]

lug opening ? sounded like LEG

[@ianmarshall3633]

Seiko has become legendary for their misalignment issues. Case in point, the one in your video has a misaligned chapter ring. Unfortunately, this has become the norm rather than the exception. The number of times I've had to send my turtle back until I got a straight one. Come Seiko, do better.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I've had a couple that were really bad too. The last 2 or 3 newer one's I've had were pretty good though.