Seiko Turtle Review and Comparison (Srp777)(6309-7049)

[@vonbon954]

I remember wearing my 6309-7040 (Turtle) in the 1980s during the height of the Quartz Crisis/Craze, thinking that this is just the best watch design ever. Perfect legibility, perfect comfort, perfect complications, perfect toughness, and perfect durability. (Pause to check wrist) Yep, it still is.

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Aside from fountain pens, I also love mechanical watches. I love the Seiko watches. These Turtles are very nice.

[@asdfyxcv1100]

to everyone viewing: note that they both aren't the SRPE93K1 (which I was looking for), which has a small lumed index at the three o'clock position, right next to the date field

[@thependemicwithbruce2141]

Correct, it is the SRP777

[@doomthespacemarine4998]

Turtles are my favorite watches ever.

[@davebudd1429]

Great comparison, thanks for the review!

[@lefterismic3978]

Fantastic watch, best diver ever imo!

[@DavidClarke-kj5ky]

both of these are great. the black dial black bezel new models are excellent all rounders, but the vintage models do have something a little special that puts them ahead. i currently have 4 6309s and 3 6306s 🤓

[@markcreighton3733]

Crown position of the srp777 is slightly different to the 6309 as it falls at approx 18 minute mark not the 20 past mark.

[@bruh_oly1370]

Yes -Plus the chapter ring is less prominent or steeped on the 6309 /6306.

[@simonredman4805]

The 777 is a rare example of a retro watch done right. However, to me, the extra mm in both thickness and length make it wear completely differently - the 6309 just sneaks in on the acceptable side of large and flat. The 77* family also appears to have a cast, shiny bezel with a very light spring versus a milled bezel with a satisfying click ball on the 6309. The 77* family also suffers from modern Seiko's QC problems. Q: How do you spot a fake Seiko? A: The bezel, dial and rehaut all line up. But. Good luck buying a decent, unmolested 6309. Minefield!