Seiko Samurai vs Seiko Turtle! Which One is Better?

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Seiko Limited Edition Turtle bit.ly/3qQE8xL Seiko Samurai longislandwatch.com/seiko-srpf03samurai-dive-watch-srpf03/ Check out these watches on jomashop www.jdoqocy.com/click-100294227-15603679 Support me on Patreon patreon.com/user?u=80400579 Check out my other channel KZbin.com/cheapaudioman Artem Watch Straps artemstraps.com Follow Me instagram.com/cheapaudioman

[@Hard_7_Iron]

For me….Seiko’s were a take it or leave it brand. But the longer I collected, the more I learned. The more I learned, the more I realized Seiko was a really innovative brand. I now own several and have modified almost all of them in some fashion. I love the fit or wearability of the Turtle. But my daily wear is usually MM 300 (SLA021). Seiko’s just work! I never have to worry about them. Even with scratches and dings, I wear Seiko’s more than ANY Swiss brands I own. As I aged, and work from home became an option for a lot of us, I found blue jeans and tees were the norm. And Seiko fits perfectly for everyday life.

[@Zotrax1946]

Samurai. By far, for me. I have got both.

[@BrandonJ131]

Turtle dial, bezel and hands(Monster seconds) in a Samurai Case. Easy Mod watch to build. That Samurai bezel probably could use a new gasket and some lubrication on said o-ring gasket. That should free it up a little bit.

[@patzguitarz]

I've always been a turtle/WIllard fan due to the cushion case design. I especially like the 779 Pepsi turtle with the black dial. Finally, ditch the bracelets. Seiko divers are meant to be worn on rubber. Finally, I appreciate you mentioning the "original" Seiko designs/heritage. I'm not a Chinese clomage fan.

[@Dialandhands]

Both🤣🤣 because I have them both. I had sold my turtle and kept my Samurais but had to buy another turtle because I missed it to much. I would highly recommend replacing the bracelets with Uncle Straps bracelets because they’re so much better.

[@nz1anvil]

Samurai for me I don't like the look of the Turtle on my wrist , although I'll keep my Sumo over both 😂

[@niksoncutts]

Definitely the Turtle, but because the cushion case does some sort of voodoo magic where its enormous size somehow shrinks and fits even the thinnest of wrists.

[@ionkonst]

Don't know if anyone has already mentioned them already, but you should check the "Save the Ocean" samurai and turtle special editions

[@jinseong88]

i love my samurai with the white dial and waffle texture

[@sivanstar]

I love my king samurai. I don't like any cushion style case. The samurai needs female end links which will make the integration to the bracelet better and a wider better bracelet. Wider to balance the case width. Otherwise its perfect.. Loved to hear your thoughts over this. Any seiko diver is good imo it just the style of the watch the makes the difference..

[@pk464]

I’m in the both camp, king versions for me, love my keeper SRPH97, and SRPE05.

[@rowdyron4111]

Love me the Seiko King Turtle. The solution to Seiko bracelets is Strapcode : ) Cool comparison. Seiko calls it a "Special Edition", which is by default kind of limited, but they also have other designs that are limited editions.

[@Frank-qs3pe]

Samurai all day then Sumo . I own 5 Seiko divers 2 of them actually go into the ocean. I live in Florida and go diving/ snorkeling and they have never let me down .🤿👍🏻

[@mikestewart1629]

Just modded my SRP 777. Double dome sapphire, lumed bezel insert. She is beautiful!

[@ryan93civic1]

I have a Seiko samurai and last week got the Addiesdive Willard. The turtle case feels more comfortable on my 7.5 wrist

[@jonlamey48178]

I just ordered a blue samurai last night. So I'm gonna go ahead and say that I like that one more Side note, ive been watching your other content for a few years now. So its cool that your doing this now as well. Love the content man

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Turtle on a tropic strap. Can't beat it.

[@JMJAZZR51]

Totally agreed. Tropic strap all the way. I've never understood bracelets on a dive watch.

[@JMJAZZR51]

I have a Samurai and a King Turtle. Turtle all the way for me. I never really gelled with the Samurai. Great comparison!

[@cuchumino81]

I thought I was seeing things, I thought I had not had enough coffee in me, I thought I was delusional.... Are you telling me that my favorite Audio guy-man-head is also my new favorite Watch guy-man-head!??? No, friend. it's my lucky day! How did I just find this out! Ah.... I know... I just got into watches at the beginning of August and am realtively new to this whole world. In all seriousness, I enjoy your content in the audio realm. I have no doubt that I'll enjoy your content here as well! Looking forward to hearing your speaky words coming out of your face from the Youtubie screen! :)

[@wescobts]

I am a proud owner of a Black Samurai. I feel the Seiko bracelets are rubbish, so I wear it on a Barton Tropic strap and could not be happier. I am certain that after 20 years, the patina of an Aluminum bezel and Hardlex crystal will really be something special.

[@grewalaman]

King Samurai Asia Edition for me , the finish is amazing

[@nedflanders3769]

Just pulled the trigger on the turtle. Jomashop has a good price. 😊

[@cheapwatchman_official]

the pictures on there don't do it justice. it's gorgeous in hand

[@nedflanders3769]

@@cheapwatchman_official awesome, can't wait to get it. I don't have a true turtle.. I have a Capt. Willard, but it's not the same.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

I'm a Samurai lover, but the 'Grand Turtle' is tempting, but as you already know, I am an emotional purchaser, so watches that commemorate a vessel, fish or event, will always be first in line. Too many divers in this price group to choose just one manufacturer. Thanks for your time and efforts sharing this with us all as always. Stay well brother.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

thanks, Simon!

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

I'm a samurai person. I have an OG one but have a homage of the turtle. By the way the king versions have sapphire and anti reflection

[@CocoKoi321]

And is the same price of a normal one Stupid seiko

[@exkal215]

I own a version of both watches and changed the bracelet on both. My turtle has a jubilee bracelet from strap code and my samurai has a hex bracelet from either strap code or Long Island. Thanks for sharing.

[@davefinfrock3324]

Seiko divers are simply fundamental in the history of dive watches. The 'best' is obviously subjective, but Seiko divers are meant to perform and anything else is personal preference. I don't particularly care for cushion cases, but the Turtle is a truly iconic Seiko watch with a long history. Seiko is an innovator and you can't mention Seiko divers without mentioning the 800lbs fish in the corner of the dive bell: the Tuna. I'm wearing my Darth Tuna as I type this. However, in this price range the street Tunas are players and another iconic Seiko is the Arnie. That's a hint.

[@roziroslan7891]

I have King version for both Samurai n Turtle..both with rubber diver strap . Each design look different n I love them both. My other Seiko diver watches are with steel bracelets.. MM300, Willard, Sumo n new monster. Again, I love them all and its really a disease...( on adding more.....arrghhh).

[@Tammacazi10]

I have the PADI Turtle and the SKX007, really looking to add the SPB143 to the collection soon as well as a Samurai!

[@AlexanderB.]

Seiko also offer so called King Turtles and King Samurais. The don't cost a whole lot more, but they both come with ceramic bezel inserts and sapphire crystals, albeit with cyclopses.

[@lefterismic3978]

The cyclops thing is a no go for me. The previous generation of these models without cyclops I love them even without sapphire and ceramic!

[@RampartPh]

I'm an 80s and 90s kid too and I think the Seiko stigma back then is that Seiko is an old person's watch. I remember Swatch, tag Heuer, and G-Shock we're all the rage for teens and young adults back then .

[@denniscrowley8517]

My favorite Seiko dive watch is the green King Turtle, with the grenade-patterned dial. Even the green rubber strap is the bomb.

[@johnd7961]

Nice vid CWM. Thanks. Want to take your Samurai to the next level? Flick the original bracelet and get a Strapcode Hexad bracelet. It take the design of the case and extends it to the bracelet. Lets face it, Seiko are not renowned for the bracelet design (or quality). My Samurai was rarely worn until I upgraded the bracelet. Now it gets plenty of wrist time, probably more than my more expensive watches.

[@kz1000s1]

Turtle. Had and sold both and now have another Turtle, a save the ocean v1.

[@dire67]

I don't have a samurai yet but I do like my turtle

[@grenphelps7455]

My favourite dive Seiko is the "monster" I've just got the "save the ocean" version, there's 2 "the penguin" and "happy feet" great watches, big chunky buggers 👍👍

[@alcozar5905]

Love my Turtle I wear it more than the $8000 Omega. I love Seikos.

[@craiggoins647]

Appreciate your real man delivery style and I can just taste the coffee. Looks like a great place to chill. Cold beer at lunch and a sip of whiskey after dinner I assume. I have a few of both and if I had to run out the door and not ever return I suppose I would grab a turtle. They just seem more natural and organic in shape like a well smoothed river rock. Since you like the Pepsi dials try the SRPE99 PADI blue dial cushion case diver. It ought to quench anyone’s thirst.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I appreciate that!

[@BCallum]

My favorite Seiko diver is the SRPA21 the Pepsi PADI turtle. I have mine on the Strapcode Angus Jubilee and a ratcheting Seiko MM300 clasp. Cheers from Atlantic Canada.

[@martintanz9098]

I own both. It’s a hard to say which is better. Both lovely designs, but imo, both are about 2 mm too wide, and 1 mm too tall. For me, the Turtle has the better case shape. Though I put an Uncle Seiko razor wire bracelet on the samurai and it absolutely rocks.

[@bryankc9644]

Besr seiko dive watch or THE best dive watch off all time will always be the Tuna marinemaster. 14,104 feet - under the sea. That's precisely the depth a submarine carried a randomly selected, off-the-shelf version of a Tuna before the pressure crushed the sapphire case crystal into the movement enough to stop the second hand. When surfaced the watch still worked flawlessy. Between their feats like that and inventing quartz to their revolutionary new spring drive movement, the Japanese are not playing when it comes to horology engineering.

[@DarrinMariott]

Great watches, terrible bracelets! If you want to up your bracelet game on the Samurai or Turtle (or the Monster or SKX, etc.), my suggestion is to go to Uncle Straps or Strapcode. It literally took me from wearing my Seiko's occasionally to regular rotation.

[@brianmurphy8154]

Check out Marc’s hex bracelet for the Samurai…it really is the bracelet Seiko should’ve made for that watch…great video

[@Mexicanfood182]

For Real! just got it today for my dark manta king samurai, looks awesome and fits well

[@user-os7qw2qu2n]

Another great review. Thanks. IMO, The bezel and crown are easier to grip on the samurai, and I’m not a fan of a cushion case. I’ve owned both, sold both, rebought a samurai save the ocean, sold it, now have a monster happy feet. I’ve said before you can’t go wrong with any one of them. So buy what suits your taste.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Right on

[@BallStAlum96]

My favorite seiko diver is the Seiko Tuna . I mean, name me another dive watch that is so bad ass it has to wear body armor?!?!?

[@stephengerace8832]

I've owned both, the one that's still in my collection is the turtle. I even added a willard, something about the heritage and design makes me love the cushion case. The Samurai by all means wasn't bad. Just my taste change out of the angular design styles. I think you nailed all the great points in this review.

[@greenerick]

No.the Seiko LX titanium spring drive is the best. Interesting video

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I have the 2019 King Samurai with cyclops, sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel insert. Such a baller watch in black with waffle dial, gold printing and gold seconds hand. I have an Islander bracelet on the way, much better clasp and screw adjustment not crappy pins and collars. I paid under $370 USD from an Authorised dealer in Australia. Shipped to my door in 3 days!

[@louismeluso8633]

I have the Pepsi PADI Turtle. Love it! I like the rich blue dial better and the bezel is aligned. I prefer a day-date. Bracelet is a non-starter. Strapcode to the rescue with a ratcheting clasp. Oh yeah. Best Seiko diver? No, not the Willard. Second Gen Monster-Dracula version. Paid $250 seven years ago, now worth $700! It lays on the wrist better, has the best bezel action, and GREAT lume.

[@MarkM58]

I own 3 of each (yes, it is a disease). I like them both a lot but prefer the Samurai. I also added bracelets from Strapcode to each. My PADI Samurai has a waffle dial which is really cool. The colors on the Turtle are the PADI colors. I have 2nd Gen Monster Dracula, an SKX 007 J1 that I never wear (collectibles), and a 2nd gen Sumu (Blumo). Of all of my Seikos, the Sumo fits my 8" wrist the best and has the best finishing and also has a Strapcode bracelet.

[@ganck1147]

No need to debate, get both. I have both.

[@decoryder]

I have several Samurais, several Turtles, absolutely love them. None of them even come close to the 62-MAS reissues, specifically the SPB143 and the SPB239 - Period:)

[@watchcheapo1801]

I had both samurai great white and king turtle manta ray...love both but i just found i grab samurai more than turtle, so turtle now are gone

[@odwatchguy]

Nice comparison Randy. My favorite Seiko was a 1st generation orange dial monster. It had the rubber strap and rubber makes me break out and since I had over 100 watches at the time I sold it, bad mistake.

[@michaelkilbride2927]

I have the samurai Manta Ray one of the best dials on any watch love it

[@bartholwerda8910]

I just love my SRPD23K1 Great White Shark and my SRPH97K1 King Samurai Black Edition (on a black Strapcode metal trap)

[@daleyfamily2179]

There is no debate on this. For the history, horology and military history of the Turtle, its the turtle hands down. The Samurai is nice it just doesn't have the history of the turtle. Plus the cushion case wears way more comfortable.

[@trappedindc8678]

Plenty of aftermarket clasps at Long Island Watch. Just need to check on the lug width. I never owned a Seiko until last week. Got the Sport 5 GMT. First thought was “This bracelet has to go”. Most of my watches are Islanders and when I put the Seiko on it just didn’t have wrist presence my LIW’s do. I think due to the bracelet.

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

I don't have an Omega or Tudor.. but I do have a Longines Conquest and Oris D65. But when spring/summer rolls around I'm wearing my turtle manta... Would you look at that, I'm wearing it now lol nice video

[@tightlines106]

Definitely turtle man only because I own one will let you know about samurai when I purchase one

[@gsrossco]

I love the Turtle, I have three and one Samurai. So comfortable on the wrist.

[@MrBacchus18]

I have the Save the Ocean srpc93 and a King Turtle sto Dark Manta srpf77. I go with the Turtle it is very comfortable and you get the day date.

[@brochg]

I just went over to Jomashop to buy the Turtle. You sold them out!

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Broch! What are you doing over here?? That’s a bummer. You can still get them at retail though. But $325 was a great price

[@brochg]

@@cheapwatchman_official They have a good deal on them on Amazon as well right now. It is still more than Jomahshop, but I love that watch. I’m pulling the trigger on it.

[@CarlosGambino_22]

i have that Pepsi samurai also the blue lagoon & king samurai night mission..fantastic watches

[@alanrhuynh]

Try the Seiko King Samurai line. They have sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and better dials. You can also find them for like a 100 or so bucks more than the standard samurai.

[@richardclarke1693]

I love the King Turtle!!

[@timedwards8171]

Great and informative ty

[@the.Aruarian]

I have the same Samurai and absolutely love it. The OEM bracelet is not great, so I have both a Hexad Miltat bracelet and a Clockwork Republic rubber strap with metal endlinks, which look amazing. I know Marc has his own brand version of the Hexad, the #BRAC-02, which is quite a bit cheaper and well worth the upgrade.

[@HRL48]

I just subscribed to your channel. Yesterday while viewing your channel I pulled the trigger on that Seiko tropical lagoon turtle from Jomashop, so I curse you and thank you. (JK). Truly thanks for what you do here. Harry L

[@aTomato-ev5yj]

there is a digital casio with similar colors to that turtle

[@wtfmrb293]

I have a Padi mini turtle. Absolutely love it

[@alexg4284]

My man, just came across from the Hifi channel. Seems like we share some interests! Seiko SNE573 for me plus a good old oyster perpetual

[@glaid20century19]

I have samurai PADI srpb 99 k1 and turtle srp 779 j1. Whit pepsi besel. It's wery cool dive watch

[@TristanSchneck]

Wait you're Cheap Audio Man AAAANNNDDD Cheap Watch Man????? Talk about crossover into my other expensive hobby, geez.

[@scarredhandsreviews]

When the monster hands line up it makes a little space ship 🚀.

[@riviquiera3344]

I don't know a lot about watches but ive been eyeing 2. The seiko 5 gmt is at the same price with prospex samurai padi pepsi bezel. Can you help me out?

[@hangtimedangjang]

I've got a King Samurai. Bezel feels pretty soft compared to my SMP. Is the Turtle any crunchier? Also, a Strapcode hexad bracelet is a great upgrade to a Samurai, especially the clasp.

[@nickthemullet]

I like the 62mas albeit a bit pricier than these

[@hondagame7069]

get a uncle seiko strap. i like the biker one.

[@willmarshall4685]

Sumo….no contest. It’s a very comfortable big dive watch with beautiful lines. It’s a 45mm watch that you can easily wear as a daily; that’s a hard thing to pull off.

[@wtvrwtvr-pf4dx]

anyone can recommend any EU online watch shops with reasonable prices?

[@kickstothehead3705]

All the seiko’s i like are way overpriced but out of the two I’d say samurai but don’t love ether maybe I have too put them on 🤷‍♂️

[@777luminox]

king samurai all day white frag ver

[@robertbamford6567]

Interesting

[@mynamea.n.s.s5472]

I sub thanks for telling me about it

[@dealovagroup]

Marinemaster sbdx001/017

[@ginom407]

I prefer the Turtle. Maybe it's the green. The Samurai is very nice, but the Turtle wins me over. 🐢 👍👍👍

[@davidr6865]

Samurai because you can dress it up

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

“Couldn’t be more different” Good have made it a digital. Lol

[@9426sunny]

SKX007 is the Best.

[@lofimoda]

That’s a contest where’s only losers

[@erickobetitsch6055]

Awesome teview?

[@derekshearer9049]

Baby Marine Master

[@user-bm8qn8oz9b]

🐢

[@wallytuber]

Pay a little more. The king turtle is king.

[@baronbristow8764]

Tuna

[@Jelloc]

A turtle would own a samurai under the sea, the latter won't be able to swing his katana as effectively underwater

[@scrhunter3901]

Its sooo bad that the clasp is sonterrible on these beautifull watches…

[@StuartTrenholmArt]

Sumo

[@dazkurt2331]

Mini turtle with red second hand Japanese import.