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Old 26 October 2020, 10:18 AM   #1
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Icon10 New Incoming Seiko Turtle

This was a really tough decision. I knew I wanted a turtle but I’m in love with the Batman, the PADI Pepsi, the king turtle manta ray, and the srp777. What do you guys/gals think? What would you have gone with if given these options?

I’m thinking about an Uncle Seiko waffle strap in the blue color.
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Old 26 October 2020, 12:11 PM   #2
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Very nice! More to come among your runner ups. The waffle strap will reduce the weight
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Old 26 October 2020, 12:42 PM   #3
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Old 26 October 2020, 12:54 PM   #4
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Nice.

The waffle strap didn't work for me, far too loose on one hole, when I moved to the next it was tight and the hard material made it really dig in.
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Old 26 October 2020, 08:10 PM   #5
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Great choice and no issues with any of the others. Try to find a second generation Seiko silicon rubber strap for comfort and wear. It is worth the msrp of $49.
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Old 26 October 2020, 08:37 PM   #6
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Congrats! That would be my choice if I was adding another Turtle to my collection.
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Old 26 October 2020, 09:02 PM   #7
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Very nice! More to come among your runner ups. The waffle strap will reduce the weight
The shape of the turtle makes the 45mm seem like less on the wrist but the weight is worrisome if it’s to be worn as a daily. So I was thinking along your lines of weight reduction.
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Old 26 October 2020, 09:06 PM   #8
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Great choice and no issues with any of the others. Try to find a second generation Seiko silicon rubber strap for comfort and wear. It is worth the msrp of $49.
Going to look into this since Jim said the rubber dug into the wrist due to the rough texture of the rubber material.

Sheen really wore that turtle though. That strap combo is timeless.
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Old 27 October 2020, 10:06 AM   #9
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Very nice, congrats
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Old 27 October 2020, 12:53 PM   #10
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Beautiful
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Old 27 October 2020, 01:02 PM   #11
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Very nice, been thinking about that one for myself
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Old 27 October 2020, 02:45 PM   #12
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Congrats! My favorite Turtle!
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Old 27 October 2020, 10:31 PM   #13
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Good choice. It's beautiful! Congrats.


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