Seiko Turtle Discontinued? Seiko 5KX Discontinued? They killed dozens of models!

[@annikinstarkiller600]

Your ability to recall all these reference numbers seemingly from memory is impressive

[@islandwatch]

Not really. Imagine what knowledge I could store instead.

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

@@islandwatch Is there a listing of ALL the cancelled series of seiko?

[@koosb8162]

😆

[@zmurray52]

As a huge Seiko fan, THANK YOU for these videos Mark! We do appreciate seeing what's about to go out the door so we can make sure to grab the cool ones before they appreciate!

[@jayjay9932]

It's amazing how vast the Seiko catalogue is that models even product lines have been discontnued. I remember when I was a student I would go to an AD gazing at the Sporturas and the Superior lines few years ago. I wish they would bring thoseback.

[@islandwatch]

There's alot of series that died that need to come back

[@davidtrachtenberg7095]

Surprised at the SNE575. I own this one and love it. Put your special bracelet on it and love it even more.

[@islandwatch]

Ditto, love the blue/black motif.

[@marcjcapetown]

Love my black Tortoise SRPH17K1. Amazing value watch from Seiko, one of the cheapest with 200m and sapphire. Sporty to a bit dressy, it's very versatile. Surprised it didn't sell.

[@islandwatch]

Ditto

[@fndrr42]

Love my tortoise as well. If they just put out the exact same watch with a diving bezel I think it would be a massive hit.

[@LexFez]

The "Hulk Tortoise" SRPH15 on bracelet is probably the most comfortable in my 18 watch collection. Genius design and simply disappears on the wrist and slips under any shirt cuff. Yeah the lack of AR sucks but.... it's just so comfy on the wrist.

[@islandwatch]

Nice

[@jtlynn23]

I love my Tropical Lagoon! It gets all kinds of compliments when I wear it. It's a shame it's being discontinued.

[@islandwatch]

I totally agree!

[@markbjork6324]

I love my black Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean Turtle SRPD11. My favorite part about it is the two different colors of lume. Your video this morning prompted me to break it out! Love watching your videos Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Cool watch!!!!

[@islandwatch]

Sweet, thank you!

[@jaymesgrant59]

Hi. I like these vids. I just picked up the SRPG13J8 JDM for US$195. The thin case and 200m wr is what drew me in. I didn't realize it was discontinued until I seen your vid. Maybe everyone will want one now. lol

[@paulhart2021]

I actually thought that particular 38 mm solar was the best one of that group. Shows how much I know.😂

[@islandwatch]

The SNE573 is the number one selling 38mm solar diver.

[@codeiridium9671]

Thanks for doing these videos Marc. Reminds me to hunt one down before it's too late if there is a model I wanted. Or lets me know I'm sitting on a gold mine, (okay...maybe not a gold mine) because a watch I own is discontinued...😊

[@John-st5gw]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MrBacchus18]

I've had all the really popular Seiko models in the past Sarb017, sarb035, Blumo, Skx, turtle etc. The only one I really regret selling is that Orange Monster 2nd gen my first mechanical watch in 2014 that you are rocking Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Great watch!

[@karlsenula9495]

Mark any chance of a Islander Alpinist and or Islander Flighty? Both of which are discontinued (although I know Seiko has reissued the Alpinist in GMT form).

[@islandwatch]

Flighty is in the works.

[@ajh5407]

Well seiko has the Alpinist GMT, baby alpinist, traditional alpinist and a laurel/1959. The line has grown a bit in recent years

[@macguyverson9370]

This could be interesting. I do have a flighty but am excited to see an Islander version. Now an Islander alpinist I likely would be very interested in.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@islandwatch love to see TGV 's reaction to that one given his love for his Flightmaster.

[@DrRonP]

Thanks for another informative video. I bought the green tortoise SRPH15 last February and so glad I did. It’s a great watch and the green dial is gorgeous. Judging from prices I saw 5 minutes ago online I got a good deal too.

[@f1hotrod527]

I was waiting for new colors of the tortoise models. It is the perfect tool watch. Beautiful turtle shaped case. Cool color combinations. Perfect size case. Sapphire Crystal. 200 m. Look sporty and dressy. People just did not see how great they are. I have 5 different versions. Would have bought more if they came out with new ones I liked.

[@islandwatch]

Who knows, maybe more colors will replace these.

[@rondejean7668]

Tortoise was beautiful. I got the green one. Too small for my 8 inch wrist but it was still hard not to add it to the collection even so.

[@SerialWheeler]

I think they might be discontinuing one Alpinist model. Was about to sell my SPB197J1, but out of curiosity I searched for them around EU and everywhere it was showing out of stock. I realize your clip is for the US market, but was curious if perhaps you heard anything about the Alpinist being on the chopping block..doubt it though. Very useful video. Thanks, Mark!

[@randallhill7979]

Thanks for the video Marc 👍

[@islandwatch]

No problem 👍

[@thenexthobby]

My Tortoise is one I often grab. Great features, and a better case size and design than any Turtle in my opinion. The muted “earthy” colorways were a risk for Seiko most people never appreciated. And sapphire! If they had the courage to use acrylic instead it would be perfect (and perfectly un-sellable to buyers never educated as to why.)

[@johnsrabe]

7:34 You said “poopoo.” But seriously, I think the Coutura’s are the Vanacs of today. They are quite quirky and distinctive. They’d be good in a movie set in 2040.

[@islandwatch]

Haha, thanks

[@jimmazurek5589]

I think he said Pooh-Pooh which is to dismiss something as foolish or impractical. A perfectly legit word in the English language.

[@johnsrabe]

@@jimmazurek5589 You said pooh-pooh!

[@bassplayer2011ify]

I like the Tuna but for me if I'm going to buy a watch with that kind of design I want the specs to match. So the only one I've thought about buying is the 1000m reissue and you don't see it to often.

[@fndrr42]

I really like my tortoise. Have to say that it really sucks not to have a dive bezel. If they took that same case and made it a diver it would be my favorite entry level prospex by a mile. The size is so good but I use the timing bezel enough to wear the kind turtle much more often.

[@dannyfrog]

I have the SRPE79 and I love it.

[@pellelarsson6887]

Please make a ceramic bezel for the solar sne569

[@islandwatch]

noted.

[@TheExpert-dx6xi]

Great selection

[@XHobbiesPrime]

Thank you for this. Very helpful.

[@mikewikstrom9506]

sne575, really seiko? it's my go-to quartz analog: prospex diver's, solar, sapphire, great size! really enjoy it on the original bracelet too.

[@Bravesailor95]

Good vid, Marc. Good info.

[@gems8167]

Thanks for the psa!

[@larryleyba6496]

I was never a fan of the tortoise, that gen 2 monster on the other hand is absolutely gorgeous. I have a black and orange gen.2 and a Dracula gen. 2. I also have an islander monster in blue.

[@islandwatch]

thanks for watching!

[@gregwebb1107]

I was pleased to hear that you're a fan of Brew and AB.

[@islandwatch]

Brew. . . How could you not like the guy or what he does. AB. . . Well, same.

[@joseherrera8489]

NO!! Why the SNE575? I owned it and had your bracelet on it. Left it in my hotel room in Mexico. They found it but refused to send it back to me. I loved that watch and now its irreplaceable?

[@ElderPinto254]

boot the turtle ??? and the land version to man love those watches got the srph15 and its lovely!!

[@islandwatch]

yup

[@marcustaylor9210]

Price is the reason for some models not doing as well,

[@adk7962]

🫡 Thank you for your service Sir. I mean let’s face it, Seiko adding and subtracting models is like Jelly Belly adding and subtracting flavors…😅

[@juangarza7193]

😂 😅😅so true....subtracting flavors 😂

[@OHJAJOH]

Al companies do that, or can you buy a Sony cassette walkman nowadays new? Hmmm? 🤨

[@islandwatch]

LOL, or a pasta factory.

[@adk7962]

@@OHJAJOHHa! Of course they do. That was my point. They are so large, they have to continuously change things around. As for the cassette player, I believe Marc sells them in his website under accessories. Ha! That would be epic.

[@HaonProductions]

Whatever happened to the Mini Turtle? Were they JDM only or did they get discontinued quickly or what

[@BAF605]

Thanks for the info. I knew the Tortoise wasn't popular since I picked up three different iterations with 50% discount in sales. It's a watch that should have done better, the proportions are excellent. Still it's an ill wind. The Padi solar diver is a nice watch too, but I've seen several models with that blue Padi design heavily discounted in the past.

[@islandwatch]

Good deal

[@Remko1024]

I have the SNJ037, it was a limited edition. Only 4000 were made world wide. So I'm not surprised they are gone

[@islandwatch]

Good point, I actually forgot about that.

[@friskjidjidoglu7415]

4:30 this one is surprising and disappointing. The bezel finishing on the NATO strapped versions of the DressKXes is more refined imo, with the side benefit of being less of a scratch magnet.

[@macguyverson9370]

I love my dresskx. Great watch.

[@Chewee394]

I've been using a gray dial one as my beater for factory work the past 3 years. It's got plenty of scratches and now has a sapphire crystal (learned the hard way not to leave watches on the counter). I just ordered a rubber and leather strap for it

[@islandwatch]

Yes, the brushed finish

[@xgford94]

7:36 Coutura ummm YES Arc spot on 8:17

[@ottowilliamhalim4116]

sad that that Tuna is discontinued. Very good buy for those in the know

[@duanerowland2453]

I'm surprised the Seiko Essentials line doesn't sell better, *ESPECIALLY* those Tank models! Those things are delicious. Maybe the rest of the line just needs to sell at a price point under $200? If they're "Essential" they should be very attainable.

[@theshadowman1398]

Still thinking about the Safari Arnie. Love the Tuna. Have two models ( Urban safari, save the ocean blue ). And emperor tuna is still on the to buy list

[@islandwatch]

don't wait.

[@RampartPh]

Is that a Sriracha in the background?

[@67NewEngland]

- Best thing about the tortoise was a sapphire crystal and 100m water rating in a case smaller than the huge turtle case.

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

i still say the original turtle from 2015 and earlier black on rubber is the best :)

[@liamodonohue2032]

Thanks Mark. From Liam

[@shayklempner363]

Highlight of this video was at 6:55. Marc is the King.

[@PhantomObserver]

I have the SNE575, I suspect that not everyone was enamored of the globe on the dial. Personally I liked the watch, particularly its size. I’m a bit surprised about the DressKX, but then if they’re focusing on those three re-issues from the 60s then I guess they’re thinking about expanding that particular case and lineup.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching. Yes, the globe was a differentiator

[@f1hotrod527]

Why did they get rid of the tortoises? I thought they sold well?

[@islandwatch]

guess not!

[@davect01]

Agree with your comment, the Tuna is just not very popular, especially versus the Turtle

[@islandwatch]

Yup

[@Klingonmastr]

The Land Tortoise is not a bad Seiko watch if you want a cheap automatic with 200M water resistance. It must have not been that popular since you can get those watches pretty regularly at 30 to 40% off.

[@JT-32]

i recently just bought two tortoises, wanted them for years but never purchased them until now. I had a hunch they were going. 😞lucky I got two for 250$ a piece

[@alanprak80]

The tortoise models are gone? I'm surprised; why weren't they selling? They look pretty good to my eyes.

[@islandwatch]

I guess so. Or making room for more?

[@serlolol]

They look great, i liked the look of it more than the turtles and i prefer the dimensions too but the compass bezel was the deal breaker for me. To me, it offers nothing that the usual timing bezel couldnt do - simply substitute the 12oclock lume marker as north and it serves the same purpose. And for me, im more likely to use a timing bezel over a compass. And speaking of that bezel, it made it extra difficult to mod as the insert is a unique size and shape (angled) thats not compatible with existing turtle or skx mod parts. Then factor in that its a friction bezel, not a unidirectional one and from what ive read from other modders, there isnt the same 'slots' or 'holes' in the case itself to turn it into a non-frictional bezel unless you want to literally drill into your turtle case and make heavy modifications to it. The compass bezel is what gives it its identity and character but its also the dealbreaker for me sadly. 😢

[@rickjames1405]

Agree. The tuna is not appealing. The new "24 mas" however? Dope!!

[@markusbecker3136]

Tortoises are going, turtles are staying. Man, you had me worried there for a minute 😅

[@ajborrero74]

I bought an ESSENTIAL I found great , the SUR307 😊

[@MyAlan999]

Hmmm wearing my SRPG13 whilst watching the video and got saddened somehow by it being discontinued lol , great watch and the only Seiko I own

[@islandwatch]

sorry!

[@MyAlan999]

@@islandwatch Ha it's not your fault Seiko is mad lol

[@Nefville]

The good thing about Seiko is that with the exception of the SARB037 they've made so many watches that they're all pretty attainable even after they're discontinued. Ebay Picclick is your friend. The problem I have however aren't watches that have been discontinued, but ones that haven't even been made yet. Ones like the sure-hit 38mm blue aventurine dial Brookville; I'm sorry Marc I did it again! Dang it, I can't help myself from turning any topic into a wishlist of imaginary Islanders!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks much

[@engineercave007]

I was terrified all Turtles were discontinued! Don't scare us like that 😅

[@NaNByZero]

Glad that I got me a turtle two weeks ago. It wears unbelievably well, although it is such a big thing. Love it. 🕐⚙️🍸

[@islandwatch]

the lug to lug is awesome.

[@bignz721]

My Safarnie is awesome! So glad I have it

[@islandwatch]

Get to the Choppa

[@bignz721]

@@islandwatch fun fact. Change the strap to black & it is no longer a tan watch but a black watch with tan highlights. Wears totally different

[@vaclav_fejt]

I understand Tortoises being axed. Sure, they were kinda interesting, but who thought it was a good idea to turn a hardcore diver into a field watch? Also, I'm a huge opponent of compass bezels, the most useless functiom for a rotating bezel out there. If they included an actual compass (on the same strap, next to the watch) that would be dope. But Seiko's MO is currently throwing stuff at the wall and watching what sticks.

[@5ifty_cow997]

Damn I was debating between that penguin feet dial Mini Tuna and the same dialed Mini Turtle. Guess I know what I'm buying now lmao

[@islandwatch]

for sure

[@Mystery_Man84]

Mark is that a bottle of Sriracha sauce next to a clock behind u?😅

[@micheldepaula8733]

That is sad… many of these were great!

[@ozludo]

I like my SRPD43 🙂

[@islandwatch]

love the dial

[@jkacnt]

Damn, I thought the land tortoise was a crazy good watch. Sad to see they’re being discontinued 😢 I’ll have to find one before they’re gone for good

[@islandwatch]

Yes you do!

[@bani_niba]

Seiko makes so many case styles, but for myself I only really like the Marine Master/MM200 case style. Even the 62MAS style case is just "meh" for me. I do like the Grand Seiko dress cases though.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching

[@kevinh5349]

Seems to me that Seiko is a prime candidate for a review of the many, many models they have, with the idea of eliminating many of them I gotta believe they know the 80/20 rule. 80% of their sales are due to 20% of their models. The rest could go bye-bye.

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Thanks man 👍👍👍👍👍

[@islandwatch]

No problem 👍

[@philliprackow7153]

Only one i'm kinda sad over is the tortoise, never bought one but those are a very decent and unique proposition at the pricepoint. And this might be a hot take but i think most Padi-Collabs that Seiko has are just kinda ugly compared to the regular lines and STO models.

[@gipgap4]

Disco’d? Disco Stu approves! Ehhhh!

[@islandwatch]

Disco Stu doesn't advertise.

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

Thing is mark, don’t they also discontinue popular models too?

[@islandwatch]

For age, yes, but not popularity.

[@jaggedsigns3O11]

could you leave the photos of the watches on screen for a bit longer?

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for the feedback. Will do.

[@garyshepherd9226]

I have both Safarnies

[@islandwatch]

cool!

[@Pellidon]

I have the SRPE67.

[@islandwatch]

👍🏻

[@JogieGlenMait16]

several 5KX already discontinued, eh? what a surprise.

[@kellypaws]

Really not a fan of the 5KX, and had quite a few QC issues with mine. Be pleased to see the back of it. Ironically, I still think my SKX is a nicer watch.

[@islandwatch]

Lol thank you.

[@pacovl46]

The 5KX could disappear entirely! I hate that SKX wannabe with a vengeance!

[@islandwatch]

😂

[@Chef_Alpo]

Not really surprised, these are all special(ish) editions rather than core models

[@islandwatch]

Good point. Except for the Tortoise and Coutura.

[@harrybilsonia]

Grand Seiko is great, but Seiko not so much.They just feel too expensive for what they offer

[@islandwatch]

LOL, thanks.

[@eatkosherbacon]

🤔Islander Tortoise when?

[@josephgriffin1065]

He used to have them, I keep seeing reviews of them, but not in his website.

[@islandwatch]

we had a turtle, wasn't popular.

[@goate666]

I bought a samurai STO for my first mech. watch. The dial is amazing and why I wanted it. But since I got it I had a feeling something is not right… The crown was not lubricatet…insane grainy. And the self-wind didn’t work well…had to manually wind every day. Sent the watch back and got 100% money back. Bought afterwards the Glycine Combat Sub 39 in blue and the quality is insane and it is running 0 to +1 sec. a day (SW-200). Insane value for 560€. Love it😊 cheers

[@richardbrown8099]

If you rub the crown stem with dental floss, the grinding disappears. Someone recommended this on another watch channel, and it worked great on one of my turtles.

[@islandwatch]

Sounds like a win!

[@goate666]

@@richardbrown8099 i know i have done that and it made it 95% better, but it should be perfekt from factory for a 650€ watch...the crown (stem) was also not straight assembled....it was to much worrys about the future with that watch. My Christopher Ward 12 now also runs perfect within COSC area with Sellita SW200-1.

[@vladpiranha]

The Alpinist is probably on borrowed time too.

[@ajh5407]

Why do you say that?

[@islandwatch]

It's fairly low production compared to this stuff.

[@ajh5407]

That’s unfortunate, I always thought they had great dials.

[@zerox615]

So the price will go up because these models are gonna be discontinued and seen as rare. Another great marketing from seiko!!!!!!

[@mustang450ify]

Seiko will end production of all Seiko 5 collection next year, also all affordable Seiko

[@dogabarisozdemir]

🫡🫡🫡 those ships have sailed

[@islandwatch]

they sure have

[@sblantipodi]

I was a Seiko fanboy for more than 13 years. They are slowly destroying the reasons why I became a Seiko fan. Reliable and quality watches that doesn't costs an harm and a leg. 6R35 is the final ruin of Seiko. People that used a lot of watches with 6R35 can confirm that that is the worst movement Seiko ever made in terms of accuracy and reliability, even worse than the good old 7S26. Very bad caliber sold in pretty expensive watches for the quality of the caliber. Goodbye Seiko.

[@ninosalvati379]

I honestly think they are going to introduce Lorus as the entry-level seiko owned brand...many of the models have seiko cases,dials,movements, etc, along with pulsar... its a shame really but if you do wnat a turtle, be it without the seko name, Lorus maybe the way to go along with homages from addiesdive, etc... not great... although many of these models that have been discontinued will come back in some way shape or form, either with enhancements, new name or limited editions etc... seiko will still increase the prices to a ridiculous level probably and that's where lorus and pulsar will come in... my take anyway...also that ssc model near the end is a very pulsar looking model in all honesty... see what I mean

[@Matt-mh5us]

My 6R35 in my sumo runs almost at COSC accuracy 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@karlsenula9495]

Isn't one of the benefits of the 6R35 that it is easy to regulate and often easy to do so yourself?

[@OHJAJOH]

Not true and if you want cheapo watches buy timex or Casio man, everything is more expensive nowadays.

[@islandwatch]

thanks for the feedback. I will agree the 6R35 was not much to see, and the prices were crazy.

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Sorry Marc, but it's killing me so I have to ask... Is that a big ketchup bottle on the shelf behind you? 😄

[@islandwatch]

Siracha!

[@alpolo007]

I’ll never buy anything with the weird S5 or X dial anyway.

[@islandwatch]

👍🏻

[@krivokoraivan8941]

Из всех современных крупных производителей Seiko делает самые странные ходы. Японцы, одним словом.

[@islandwatch]

They are strange, but they are trailblazers too.

[@georgecupac1202]

i do not like the yellow seconds on the turtle and the Cyclops. the others i don't care about.

[@zibel5007]

The Spicey Watch Show: 'See ya later, Seikos!'

[@islandwatch]

Siracha later!

[@Stanjara]

These were absolute trash. Finally, general public heard that a sapphire and screw down are a thing. Anyways, great lighting Mark. Camera now looks natural.

[@islandwatch]

thanks so much.

[@morriemariani9646]

Hello citizen! Seiko is doing nothing right these days.

[@SampleTracks2224]

Apart from all the things it is doing right. I guess it hurts the antiSeiko fanboys in the hole that their product continues to sell and sell well.

[@jabezhane]

Not interested in any of those and I have a Mk1 Arnie reissue not the Mk2 monstrosity.

[@islandwatch]

cool piece

[@jabezhane]

@@islandwatch Yes got a couple of steel shroud for it that can really change the look and feel. I do love a Tuna style. Had a SNE499 that I sold on and now regret. Oh well. But that perpetual calendar on the Arnie is amazing.

[@markloubser2433]

Apart from the padi solar diver, they are all pretty awful anyway.....

[@islandwatch]

😂

[@matthewgates4130]

🚨Hot news alert 🚨

[@islandwatch]

sizzling!