Seiko Tortoise vs Turtle - SRPG15K1 vs SRPC91K1 - Which do you prefer?

[@feardabeard7635]

My 007 is 25 years old and still works like new. Never lease my arm and has been on several deployments all over the world.

[@AndyinSG]

Excellent sharing! Salutes. Thanks for dropping by.

[@wongchiyoong2269]

Nice video, well done! There's a full green Tortoise that i saw online, the SBDY111 - i like that one, may just pick one up!

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for dropping by. And yes, i agree, that all green JDM version is really cool.

[@greggusan]

Good comparison. Am thinking about picking up one of these two, so this was a very useful vid. Thanks.

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for dropping by. I guess you can’t go wrong with either of these. Hope you get your watch soon!

[@snigurmd]

Just bought myself a tortoise made in Japan. Love its measurements and dial. The problem with the stuff stock strap is solvable, need to apply some force and bend the strap near to the place it is fixed to the lugs and it becomes quite comfortable.

[@AndyinSG]

The strap issue can be also solved by going with aftermarket ones. Over all the Tortoise is just a great watch due to its size. Thinner profile is just wonderful and makes the watch so wearable.

[@snigurmd]

@@AndyinSG definitely, although the strap itself looks quite nice. I wish Seiko made better straps in general.

[@shinraorg]

just got the Tortoise and ints my new fav seiko watch!

[@AndyinSG]

Congrats!

[@dinodavanzo8536]

Great review thanks Andy.

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for dropping by!

[@Visitor555]

I had the srpc91 as my first turtle but i sell it cuz it feel a bit larger than i want for my almost 7 inch wrist, but i miss it a lot. I would like tortoise a lot if it had clicking diver bezel i hate the fact its better size and they make it diver lookalike with compass bezel..... They should make turtle divers like this smaller size 42.5.

[@AndyinSG]

It’s a pity they have made this a land/explorer type of watch. Having said that, not an issue for many fans because they don’t actually dive with it.

[@Visitor555]

@@AndyinSG its not issue for me cuz im not a diver either. The issue is i like to click my watch bezels, its joy for me and this one doesnt click unfortunately.

[@AndyinSG]

@@Visitor555 Gotta agree with you. A clicking bezel feels nicer. It’s unlikely Seiko will recycle this case with a dive bezel. So I guess the more costly Willard is your best bet.

[@WATCHDAVID]

I love your comparison and the two Seikos! Super!

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@WATCHDAVID]

@@AndyinSG you are welcome!

[@clarencebenjaminlim]

The blue is definitely up my alley

[@AndyinSG]

Both watches are nice. I’d happy with either.

[@clarencebenjaminlim]

@@AndyinSG agreed. But the tortoise is different. But both would be hard to take my blue willard off my wrist.

[@AndyinSG]

@@clarencebenjaminlim A pity I don’t have the Willard for comparo. The 183 blue ltd ed is easily the best Willard so far. Hard to topple. 😹

[@choond]

Great comparison. 👍

[@AndyinSG]

Thanks for dropping by!

[@harveytrevino2257]

The SRPG15 (Tortoise) is definitely on my "next watch short list".

[@AndyinSG]

Great choice. Keep a lookout for newer colourways too. I think they have SRPH15 and SRPH17.

[@harveytrevino2257]

@@AndyinSG Really.. Oh wow.. Thanks for the heads up!!

[@AndyinSG]

@@harveytrevino2257 Most welcome. Hope you find your Tortoise soon.

[@wintermute8315]

Tortoise wins. Better date integration, wears smaller, is better made, and just has this wonderful quirkiness in person. Pop it on a better strap (mine is now on a chocolate brown seichu NATO) and it's a gem.

[@AndyinSG]

Agreed. Tortoise better than Turtle. Wear yours in good health.

[@anthonydevono8833]

Tortoise for me the dimensions are better only let down is the fitted strap is very tough to wear in

[@AndyinSG]

Easy to change out the stock strap. Highly recommend an Artem to go with it.

[@heavyd9154]

Tortoise. Swap the bezel if u want a timer. Tortoise Wins for comfort and daily wear

[@AndyinSG]

Agree!

[@georgecupac1202]

i prefer the blue one. it should have a lume at the 3 o'clock.

[@marukiddo1416]

would you recommend the land tortoise for 6 inch wrist

[@AndyinSG]

I think it’s going to look big. Are you going for that look? If yes, no problem.

[@jackiechaniago]

I have both..

[@AndyinSG]

Congrats. I hope you’re still enjoying both. Wear them in good health.

[@y0shi556]

Great video. I love the sizing of the tortoise but the dial and bezel on the turtle, its amazing. Sapphire crystal on the tortoise is a big win for me. So I'm Siding more towards the 🐢

[@AndyinSG]

I prefer the Tortoise too at this time due to its size. The 11.8mm thickness is a winner for me.

[@thejamesonjuicebox5399]

I just bought a Tortoise, and it will not arrive till after christmas. I am wondering if a fitted stainless bracelet from a Turtle will fit it. The light green dial just drew me in. edit: I see now the Tortoise has a 20mm band width where the Turtle is 22mm.

[@AndyinSG]

Congrats on the new watch! Seiko does have some Tortoise models on bracelets so maybe purchase the OEM part?

[@cshoobee]

it has a 2o mm size so it won't fit

[@KBD-ONE]

I hate that compass 🧭 bezel. It's bidirectional, but not really a compass? So what is it there for, and using it as a compass is gimmicky.

[@AndyinSG]

Yea, agreed. It’s more for looks i guess. A good-looking watch nonetheless. Great size too.

[@f1hotrod527]

Tortoise is more unique and looks better. I just got the blue one. I got the made in Japan version and unfortunately there is some misalignment between dial and chapter ring. Other than that, the watch looks amazing. The shiny outline on the dial markers lights up like a disco ball when the light hits it. The colors are beautiful. The strap looks really nice but is stiff like others say. I don't really thing the strap is really uncomfortable. The strap being so stiff does make it difficult to put on and size, and even more difficult to take off. I love this watch so much that I have the green one coming.

[@AndyinSG]

It’s great that you’re a Tortoise fan. I really think that there’s plenty of potential for this case size. Talking about it, I am long overdue for my first Tortoise. Should really get down to purchasing one myself.

[@f1hotrod527]

@@AndyinSG I got mine from Mimo's jewelery in California. They are a Seiko authorized dealer. The tortoises from there are made in Japan. When you use the discount code you get the tortoise for $400 or $405 ish. They shipped me the watch and everything was on the up and up. They even filled out the warrantee card.

[@marioorozco6600]

The misalignment means it is indeed an AUTHENTIC, LEGIT SEIKO, and Not a fake.

[@yoinkhaha]

Tortoise is slicker and slightly more wearable. I could imagine if you really need a timing bezel, that could be the difference for you. But then there are so many other divers I'd buy before I got the turtle. FWIW, I have owned the tortoise for only about a month and I have already actuslly used the compass bezel in my everyday life... actually it was more effective than using the smartphone, I found. I have a good sense of direction and maps, though. Tortoise for sure! 😀 Much sexier when you see 'em in person, IMO.

[@AndyinSG]

Excellent sharing! Thank you. Always good to hear from actual owners/users. I think I’m going to join the Tortoise gang soon.

[@PatroliHoax]

How to use the compass?

[@christhegreek100]

SRPG15K1. The bezel looks like a Brownie...

[@lun810]

Land Tortoise +1 Looks like a cheaper version of Captain Willard

[@AndyinSG]

I’d think so. I’m actually liking the Tortoise a lot. Maybe I’ll get one for myself.

[@lun810]

@@AndyinSG I actually plan to buy 1 too. But is a new color, Ref no is SBDY111. Hulk Tortoise

[@AndyinSG]

@@lun810 Yes! Oh man that one is really nice. Has bracelet too.

[@lun810]

@@AndyinSG yes, but its really hard to find in SG and the price is really high

[@AndyinSG]

@@lun810 So far I’ve seen it around SGD600. Maybe wait a while for price to stabilise.