SEIKO TORTOISE SRPG013 Full Review (Best Value PROSPEX)

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Today we see Seiko's newest PROSPEX family member and a new possible direction for Seiko. As they add sapphire crystals to their more affordable PROSPEX watches. SEIKO TORTOISE SRPG013 Full Review (Best Value PROSPEX)
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[@EscapementWatch]

*20MM STRAPS* I forgot to mention if anyone was wondering! Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYPFmYqNhqaXnqc -Falling

[@ChristopherCadlum]

OMG! yes!

[@AmcoAutoGlass]

thanks

[@critao23]

Strap Break in technique… 1. Remove straps from case. 2. Role up each side individually like a fruit role up as tight as possible. 3. Once rolled up, hold that role in place with a rubber band for a day or two or three. 4. Unroll & place back onto case. 5. Enjoy.

[@marioorozco6600]

ON POINT advice, bro 🧑‍🎤. Worked like a charm!! Gracias

[@Guitarman2k10]

What a nice field watch! Why does everyone want to turn it into a diver LOL.

[@feardabeard7635]

It's both.

[@marioorozco6600]

Because followers have no taste. They get what's "on trend", instead of what they like. Damn dirty Bots. 🤷

[@simplefieldcraft]

I like this. it seems to me to be an upgraded filed watch. I have been looking for a compass bezel insert for years for my SKX007 and now Seiko make a production one and with a bi directional bezel. For those, and yourself, going on about having a dive timing bezel then get a dive watch. This is a field watch with a reassurance that it will take a dunking in fast rough water like a mountain river. The Bezel is to be used when you use it for solar navigation when combined with sun position and time. You can set the bezel to give you the Cardinal points and basic direction. The Search and Rescue markings are international and the case back acts like an aide memoir for if you ever need to use that to get rescued. This is a watch for buscrafters and survivalists one I will be purchasing. On a second note if it had numbers and no date complication this t me would be a perfect field watch.

[@victoroe454]

If Seiko makes a diver with this case they will sell millions

[@SORA44600]

at least 1 to me....

[@weropfermag]

if they manage to line up the bezel yes. Recently they seem to have improved their quality control but with Seiko you never know...

[@elqord.1118]

People keep saying these things and the millions never show up

[@yoinkhaha]

After 5 months of ownership: It is a great watch, and one of my favourites and most worn that I own. The best things about it are the magnificent colorway and the sleek and sexy case. It is a way different feeling watch than the Turtle, or the Willard... the case is much sleeker and fits great. I am getting +4sec/day on the movement--awesome. It is super wearable and pairs with many more different straps than you'd think.. in fact, it's actually kind of a strap monster in a way. It pairs REALLY well with a whole lot of different outfits, which was surprising. I have not swum with it yet but I HAVE actually used the compass bezel to find my way around a foreign city when my phone wasn't working (really... I'm not kidding, I swear!). I have not used the ground-to-air signals haha. But the shiny glare off the sapphire is useful for annoying your wife. The lume is great, also because there is a full set of markers at night thanks to the 4:30 date, the watch is really reliable, I have no scratches at this point with normal (but not extreme sports or labor) use. I sort of prefer timing bezels but if you have multiple dive watches sometimes it's good to have something different; anyway, you can still use the "N" for north to mark the time you started an activity and time things. Negatives are, number one, the strap is pretty bad. It will not break in. If you don't care about straps, this one will do... it's functional, but that's about it. I have mine on a hunter green vegetable dyed hand-made Fluco strap outta Germany. Awesome!!! 10/10. (I did put the old Seiko strap on a Timex MK1 for awhile and that looked cool..) Negative number two, and only a very slight negative, everything lines up perfectly with the chapter ring and markers, but exactly on the hour, the hour hand is almost imperceptibly ever so slightly beyond the index on mine... But it's so microscopically slight that I wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't seen another reviewer testing it and tested mine with magnification. Not at all a big deal, but ought to be mentioned since I'm reviewing. What Titan said about the crown being slightly gritty is true, but to be honest I don't mind it at all because it gives you a lot of feedback on how the crown is screwed down. Winding action is great. Bezel action is great. Positioning the minute hand is only a tiny bit fidgety but for the price pretty par for the course. The super thin lollypop seconds hand is totally awesome. Overall a total banger, definitely worth the money and will weasel onto your wrist way more often than seems sensible. Good case build and reliable movement, but again, where that better value better QC entry Swiss, Asian spec monster or micro brand bargain will seem like it ought to win, it's a watch-box winner, a good-on-paper benchwarmer, and the Seiko will be what is actually on your wrist, because of the design brilliancy.

[@EscapementWatch]

wow great feedback from actual ownership! Love these types of comments! Thanks for adding so much value to my review bro!

[@oktarcidalm5399]

Can you turn this watch on stainless steel bracelet? I want to buy this and I love to changing straps (nato & stainless steel bracelet)

[@yoinkhaha]

@@oktarcidalm5399 I have no idea about bracelets. It doesn't come on a bracelet, but maybe Uncle Seiko or some company makes something...

[@yoinkhaha]

Update, we have swum with it at length in the pool, it works very nicely.

[@oktarcidalm5399]

@@yoinkhaha I am considering to buy this one, but if I buy this, I want immediately buy metal bracelet on aftermarket sites. This watch will be 2x better on metal bracelet. Just don't know is it possible to take off this stock straps and put on stainless steel braclet.

[@kikomachine8276]

Truly a beauty... Got this locked in my sights... Again...

[@iamosheen]

Just ordered the black version SRPH17 for $284 USD incl shipping to NZ brand new with box and papers from a dealer on Chrono! Can't believe it. Looks incredible. Thanks for the great review

[@yaaxarr8977]

Love the blue lume 😍❗️Very nice piece from Seiko 👌🏻

[@ObjectsInSpace]

Gorgeous watch! More of these please. I’m not even a fan of this style of hands but they look nice here.

[@EscapementWatch]

More to come!

[@WatchWitt]

Killer field watch! One of my favorite case shapes. LOVE that caseback!

[@EscapementWatch]

It is nice!

[@danryan4137]

Thanks , awesome review. Just ordered the new blue SKX gmt . Already have a turtle ,but I can see this one in my box one day.

[@edcfyau]

seiko in the right direction. they should reboot the entire turtle series with this new case size. sunburst padi blue dial with pepsi bezel on this case would be killer

[@Andrew.W75]

The thing is the original Turle was always quite a big watch, 43mm diameter with a 45mm lug to lug. Seiko upped the size further for the reissues, when they should have stuck to the original size

[@kewlger]

I really like that bezel it's unique and the colour way. That date change tho!

[@brus3460]

Awesome watch for the summer! Keeps time great and the dial is easy on the eyes. Switching the strap is a must. I recommend a grey silicone strap from Barton

[@EscapementWatch]

Good call!

[@bsmithhammer]

I recently picked up the SRPJ31-01 Special Land Edition. Hard one to find in the US. Basically the same as the SRPG013, but with a black case and black face. Great looking watch and easy to wear.

[@eddyhoughton6542]

I like this watch, and I like your review of it. I also checked it out comparing it with my SKX009 and I came to the same conclusion. I was surprised at how small it is in comparison. It's light and slim, and I won't be buying it. I could seriously go for the SRPE05K1 "King Turtle" which is really chunky and feels dead solid, and has the day function. I wish they did a compass bezel for the King Turtle, because I do loads of hillwalking in Europe and I never go diving, but hey ho, you can't have it all. I guess that's what compasses are for!

[@Aximili]

wow I really like the case and the dial, if there is a 60s chapter ring, this would be a perfect watch

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

You can still use it as a timing bezel putting north as start time reminder. But you have to use the minute track to calculate. Would love to see a 12 hours pilot bezel. Mini turtle bracelet maybe will match? Don't no for the bezel. If you find a Mini turtle to compare to the turtle and this tortoise. It would be awesome.👌thickness and size make it perfect. Blue Lume look like the 5kx one.

[@kman4310]

Man I just purchased this watch. It's so clean. I really like it and I can't wait until it arrives.

[@EscapementWatch]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kjm-ch7jc]

The strap is ideal for anyone with allergies against ,rubber, silicone and certain metals.

[@hichambenmira]

lovely dial fir rhis watch. i would love a bracelet on it, but this is a beautiful watch. nice videp

[@metalslug26]

Saw this and the other Land Turtles or Tortoises at my AD today. They are beautiful, and I want the Rose Gold one. I would get it over the Balck Series Samurai. OMG the reduced snow tuna is awesome also. I just want them all 😫😭.

[@alextomlinson1725]

Beautiful watch with the added benefit of a quick workout as you fasten or unfasten the buckle! I actually like the strap though.

[@marioorozco6600]

I totally agree. The strap is solid, rugged, the color flat-out works with the dial and is gonna last a LONG ASS TIME! Nuff said

[@peters2717]

Bend the strap then twist it, and then use saddle soap. Let it dit then wipe then. Heard throwing the strap in the dryer on medium for 15 minutes in a sock between the break and the saddle soap helps, may need to do 2-3 times. Did the breaking and saddle soap just now and its impressive the difference already just once

[@willisbcteoh9840]

I pulled the trigger on this Khaki version after watching your video a few days ago. Very pleased. Strap change was the first thing I did. This is a Land Tortoise 🐢 and should be treated as such. Love the bezel. Seiko has done it again. Thank you very much 👏 😃 👌

[@EscapementWatch]

Great to hear!

[@oktarcidalm5399]

Can you add on this watch stainless steel bracelet?

[@willisbcteoh9840]

@@oktarcidalm5399 20mm lug to lug should be OK 👍

[@oktarcidalm5399]

@@willisbcteoh9840 I know lug width, but don't know is it possible to take off basic straps and put on aftermarket metal bracelet..

[@dso1986]

Sage green dial looks so nice

[@iamlamle]

1 word: Beautiful!

[@ozdemirmelih]

i like it so much! Beautiful watch

[@EscapementWatch]

Glad you like it!

[@gmotionedc5412]

I love it. Don’t care about bracelets but I agree about the silly compass who needs that?? Not sure why it doesn’t have the 6r movement.

[@red75v67]

You're dead right about the aluminium bezel inserts from Seiko. The old style Samurai ones look so much better than the 'superior' ceramic.

[@Cinestudi0]

Matter of taste, got a samurai and Im really tempted to change it for a king just for the bezel, but the cyclops has keep me from pulling the trigger

[@ej8688]

Great video

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks!

[@shukhamid3682]

i hope in the comparison video later would also cover on compatibily with the turtle parts. i would love to put a green dive bezel there. i also imagined the date/date complication put in 4.30 area of the dial. haha.

[@BongoManal]

Actually Ive got a samurai save the ocean edition with sapphire - but it seems to prove your point about seikos move into sapphire

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Best Tortoise 🐢 review. Well done..

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@quad_solo_az]

That would look great on a weathered brown leather nato.

[@pablogonzalez8304]

I like the colour if the bezel and it has a gnarly grip but I don't like the cardinal marking

[@benjaminwongshawghee4995]

Nice field watch 😊 like it !!😃

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for the visit

[@seanrobinson9854]

I was expecting the next review of yours to be the Oris cotton candy in the green variant. That's the one I want. Are you doing that watch review soon? I've been subscribed to you for about 1yr and I just found out when I went to your link recently for Kavar Jewelers that you are in Canada like me. Keep up the great work!!!

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks after the pink driver video preformed so poorly we had to switch it up. The green will be a short 5min min compare with the 40mm so not a review. Our apologies.

[@seanrobinson9854]

@@EscapementWatch Oh, no apologies required. I know you said in that video you got many requests for the pink, but in this male dominated KZbin video viewing category, with not all men interested or able to pull off wearing a pink watch, that might be why the views are lower. Also, lately, based on many releases by watch companies, Green seems to be the "IT" colour now. I personally think a green dial is the best match for a bronze case. I'm definitely interested in the comparison video as I have a 6.75in wrist, so I will be watching. Thanks

[@EscapementWatch]

The green is superb! I should have just used the pink for the comparison but there are still some nice macros of the green. If your on the fence dont be!

[@pilgrim8610]

amazing watch im fall in love with this.youre big big fan from iran 😍😍😍 because of sanctions economy just fall apart so buying even a simple seiko 5 became a dream even for high income peoples buying very very simple quartz became almost impossible. true disaster for a huge watch lover😭😭😭

[@EscapementWatch]

Thank you for being a fan!

[@valengreymoon5623]

They pretty much took the Turtle case and went the way of the 5KX, except they kept the 200M water resistance. It does look great, but I never did like the 4-o'clock date location.

[@yoinkhaha]

yeah 4 o'clock is lame. I have eased up on it on TOOLY watches... This barely applies, as it is a useful tool on the desert island we periodically find ourself stranded on.

[@Andrew.W75]

Great looking well proportioned watch, impressively thin as well still with 200 metres water resistance. Shame the amplitude seems to be getting worse on these movements, I've got several vintage Seikos that have been serviced that have a higher amplitude! The trouble is that Seiko doesn't lubricate them properly, too much in some areas & not enough in others. If the oils spread around from the over lubricated areas it can cause the amplitude to drop further leading to time keeping issues

[@EscapementWatch]

Fair enough! however, my watchmaker did a full service on a 6r for me and it was still only 250amp with his swiss synthetic oils. These entry level movements are descendant from 7000 series economy line from Daini. I think seiko needs to give us a new entry level soon!

[@Andrew.W75]

@@EscapementWatch That's interesting, I wonder if the lowish amplitude is anything to do with the adjustment for the beat error, according to Spencer Klein this can effect the amplitude. My Turtle with the 4R36 in it has a 300 degree amplitude so maybe there is a difference in the balance? Anyway I agree Seiko should be offering a better movement than the 6R in it's entry/mid tier watches!

[@user-yf9pk4yj2p]

Iam missing the clicking benzel on this watch. I got it for 380 usd ish. Real good deal

[@scanspeak00]

Purchased a blue-tortoise just a few weeks ago and I prefer this slightly more slender shape to the turtle. The instant I put it on at the shop it just felt right. I use the compass bezel in my field work. Yes the stiff strap will be replaced with an FKM making it near perfect.

[@aaekos7333]

Wish list

[@lucacadianalbert]

Beautiful...if it had a timing diving bezel I would buy that watch without hesitation.

[@EscapementWatch]

Totally agree

[@lucacadianalbert]

@@EscapementWatch do you know if the insert is the same size as current Turtles?

[@EscapementWatch]

Turtle is bigger inserts. skx insert might fit.

[@maxb5947]

Do you know any good bracelet replacements?

[@davidstjohn7943]

This looks great and I'm currently wrestling with my conscience over whether I should need one of these when I already have a Turtle. Another lovely video, thanks man.

[@EscapementWatch]

Right on!

[@07DSMTSI]

That's a really good looking watch with great dimensions. Seiko wants to see me poor. Is that the only one you've got your hands on? I'm really curious if they've finally addressed their bezel alignment issues or if you just got lucky. Great review.

[@EscapementWatch]

there is a blue land tortoise in the background I mention in the video its perfect as well.

[@MrLeandroRJ]

No, its is Seiko "Jabuti" (land turtle in Portuguese) : o )

[@benamer9857]

Take 5 mins to break the strap in, I made mine a little moist and just bent it and twisted it all the way along the strap from the pins the the clasp while it was attached to the watch and it softened straight up.

[@Hawkdoc]

Can those keepers survive the stiffness of the band going on and off the wrist for a year? Anyone have the answer?

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

I agree, I think ceramic bezels look chintzy. I just wish seiko would do something about their wrist wraps 😂😪

[@alexnormal3031]

good watch for hunting in Africa

[@Webb_Master]

It’s a beauty indeed, the only con for me is that it didn’t come with a diver style bezel insert; love the dial color and hands set, also great dimensions.

[@EscapementWatch]

Totally agree

[@gmotionedc5412]

What’s the bezel insert diameter?? I will replace that.

[@mmifuji]

Are there any third party bracelets for these line of watches?

[@theoverlord1925]

Very nice and good they did not use that cheap , sharp edged , thin , aluminium metal keeper that they use on their silicone rubber straps. Those are the worst. Use silicone keepers on silicone straps , much nicer and more practical

[@Ge0rGi.]

king turtles have sapphire and ceramic bezels .

[@RassBrass]

Nice watch. But they could have done a better job with the hands

[@nickn8302]

This is still pretty water resistant isn’t it?

[@thomasschafer7268]

Nice watch and nice price 545€ german seiko dealer

[@snakeeat3r27]

20 bar. I know its a "land". But can you swim with it? And I'm not talking about diving. Just simple pool beach stuff

[@EscapementWatch]

Yes you can swim with it for sure

[@frankkociara4228]

how would you say this compares to the seiko alpinist? thanks

[@EscapementWatch]

Alpinist is smaller by another 2mm is $200 dollars more and has a inner rotation bezel and see through case back with 6R movement. I think the Alpinist is still the one to get if you can afford the extra $200 and are looking for an explorer style watch!

[@frankkociara4228]

@@EscapementWatch that's what i was wanting to know and i can afford the extra $$. i like new watches but want better features if possible. thanks!

[@Digital_Ken]

How do you use those type of bezel as a functional tool?

[@EscapementWatch]

I'll show you in the next video of the blue one

[@Cipherfoxx]

@@EscapementWatch waiting delivery for my tortoise in black with rose gold. Please review all the color ways mate!!

[@EscapementWatch]

I will try but as of now we only have 2 colors. Not sure if they ordered the rose and the black.

[@Digital_Ken]

@@EscapementWatch looking forward to that video thanks!!

[@Cipherfoxx]

@@EscapementWatch thanks mate 🙌🏻

[@WORMGERM]

9:34 that's exactly what my dad said about me.

[@dso1986]

Is the bracelet still 20 mm

[@EscapementWatch]

yes 20mm. I forgot to mention it. I now PINNED a comment about it. ty

[@feardabeard7635]

Can someone tell me if this watch has the 6R15 moment?

[@EscapementWatch]

Near the end of the video the movement specs are shown. Also tested on the timegrapher

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Lose the date window

[@beepster991]

The SARB series used sapphire for under $300.

[@EscapementWatch]

oh right ahah the sarbie! I forgot about that discontinued gem!

[@dr885]

You can buy a 6R15 diver about 400~450USD it's much more value.

[@JimLecinski]

Mod upgrade To-Do List: Start with the blue SRPG15 and add (1) lumed ceramic Pepsi dive bezel; (2) sapphire with AR underside coating; (3) bracelet or silicone dive strap; and (4) fix gritty crown = real winner for under $600 beats all microbrands

[@EscapementWatch]

Sounds good to me but skip the AR coating its not a big deal in real life. If you ever lived with some rolex's it is the same. It's fine as long as the crystal is FLAT. and this one is! So insert, and bracelet...and clean crown!

[@markkelly3739]

Is it made in Japan?

[@vailmcc]

Hi Mark, I don’t believe it is. I purchased the made in Japan version (SBDY099) from Gnomon.

[@fungary1984]

The strap is really not that bad.....wore the watch for about 2 weeks....now no problem. Strap looks great....I see no need to replace.

[@Jalartifact]

hang those photos. Nails are so available.

[@1malikalik]

SEIKO "TURTLE" SRP Series is by far superior and arguably incomparable to the newly released "TORTOISE". SEIKO "TURTLE" SRP Series is a ISO Certified DIVER'S 200M Watch with a super embossed "wave of Kanagawa" caseback and a unidirectional bezel. *The only positive(s) of the "TORTOISE" is the -minus 2mm reduced measurements and the No-Day Date at 4 O'clock can be controversial. All the hype with this new "TORTOISE" will never dethrone the KING SRP. Kinda like the new "SK5" will never match and live up to the glorious legacy of the SEIKO SKX. NEVER! *Similarly, the SEIKO SOLAR 200M "STREET SERIES" TUNA Style watches will never dethrone the SEIKO SBBN033 TUNA MARINE MASTER 300M. Never! Not even close. Despite my vociferous rebuke I would certainly own one but at half the MSRP gray market of $200 Price. Great video, love watching your presentation bro. Very easy to listen to even though we have invariably different tastes and views. Much Respect, Malik.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for watching still appreciated!

[@eaustin2006]

Can we all agree to never use the word iconic again? Ever?

[@EscapementWatch]

haha isn't the turtle tho?

[@khalitooi]

Nice watch but there is no written made in Japan!

[@jamesblonde2271]

It's nice but with a "real" turtle only £330 if you look about, why would you pay £500 for this?

[@yoinkhaha]

Hardlex vs. sapphire is the huge reason, no?

[@reggievanness]

I would prefer ios 200 Divers certification Seiko Samurai and upgrade to a sapphire crystal for the money you'd be saving

[@yoinkhaha]

I am gonna get one of these and then immediately go get stranded on a desert island to justify the purchase. To break in your average factory leather or canvas Seiko strap, you can just pour gasoline on it and then just strike a match and put it on the strap.

[@EscapementWatch]

SWEET!

[@michaelhargis7036]

What?!! A sapphire crystal? Miracles do sill happen. However it's much too late, I would have purchased many Seikos along the way if they had sapphire crystals. You shouldn't have to disassemble and clean a new "out of the box" watch. Ever. Misaligned chapter rings, sub par lume, cheaper bracelets etc. Funny that you mentioned pedigree. Their pedigree as of late, sucks. Shameful.

[@caligulasen6028]

Dont Agree, Nice cheap watch for the starter, nothing special if you already have some serious Seiko clocks then don't hesitate, or you have to use her as a daily change watch or once for the holidays. For me a return.