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Old 2 June 2020, 08:22 PM   #1
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Any seiko owners out there?

I’m about to pick up a seiko turtle as a pool, yard work, fishing, etc beater. As I don’t want to beat the crap out of the sub ceramic with some of these activities. Anyone out there own one?

I am thinking of sending it to this guy “shadow watch maker” whom patinas the lume plots, bezel, etc...




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Old 2 June 2020, 08:25 PM   #2
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I use my turtle as a beater all the time, great watch, and inexpensive. The bezel is aluminium, so will scratch, but if you don't mind that, it's fabulous!

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Old 2 June 2020, 08:54 PM   #3
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I’m about to pick up a seiko turtle as a pool, yard work, fishing, etc beater. As I don’t want to beat the crap out of the sub ceramic with some of these activities. Anyone out there own one?

I am thinking of sending it to this guy “shadow watch maker” whom patinas the lume plots, bezel, etc...




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Got to ask why ask this question on Seiko watches in the Rolex watch forum when there is clearly posted a Seiko discussion watch forum.
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Old 2 June 2020, 09:28 PM   #4
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The turtle is a great watch and one of my favorites. Get one, have the patina done and enjoy.
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Old 2 June 2020, 09:45 PM   #5
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The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.
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Old 2 June 2020, 09:49 PM   #6
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The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.

I love the sub but just want something that won’t make me cringe if I scrape it on the side of the pool, hit it with car parts,
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Old 2 June 2020, 10:08 PM   #7
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I used to have a turtle and loved it. Right now I have a Seiko skx013 and enjoy wearing it as much as I enjoy wearing my Datejust!


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Old 2 June 2020, 11:55 PM   #8
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The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.
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Old 2 June 2020, 11:56 PM   #9
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Got to ask why ask this question on Seiko watches in the Rolex watch forum when there is clearly posted a Seiko discussion watch forum.
I guess OP wants to see if there are Rolex owners like him who also own Seiko watches.

Though if he just researched more he would readily see that there are a lot.
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Old 3 June 2020, 12:14 AM   #10
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Never heard of them, must be a new brand
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Old 3 June 2020, 01:25 AM   #11
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Have multiple Rolexes and Seikos, including multiple Turtles. Probably wear the Seikos more.
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Old 3 June 2020, 01:30 AM   #12
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I enjoy my SRP773 Turtle. The one caveat is the rubber strap. It picks up so much lint. However, it’s very comfortable. You will enjoy it. The lume is probably the best on the market.
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Old 3 June 2020, 04:04 AM   #13
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Datejust and SKX007 wearer. Love them both.
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Old 3 June 2020, 04:20 AM   #14
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I enjoy my SRP773 Turtle. The one caveat is the rubber strap. It picks up so much lint. However, it’s very comfortable. You will enjoy it. The lume is probably the best on the market.
I know what you mean. It's still a super comfy strap but so annoying! Check out a Crafter Blue fitted for that model. Absolutely superior and not a lint catcher.
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Old 3 June 2020, 05:31 AM   #15
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Datejust and SKX007 wearer. Love them both.

Cheers from a Datejust and skx013 wearer
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Old 3 June 2020, 05:32 AM   #16
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Old 3 June 2020, 06:54 AM   #17
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Make that (+) 2. I find myself wearing the Turtle more than my Sub these days.
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Old 3 June 2020, 07:06 AM   #18
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My modded turtle runs a consistent +2 sec per day. My history w/ Seiko, be it vintage or new, has proven they are built like tanks and present an incredible value.
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Old 3 June 2020, 08:18 PM   #19
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I easily wear my Seiko watches twice as much as my Rolex watches. I run in spells and depending on the weather and time of year, I am almost exclusively Seiko and Tudor.
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Old 7 June 2020, 03:49 AM   #20
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Check out the king turtles (SRPE03, SRPE05 and SRPE07), they have ceramic bezels and sapphire crystals.




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Check out the king turtles (SRPE03, SRPE05 and SRPE07), they have ceramic bezels and sapphire crystals.

VERY nice
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Old 7 June 2020, 06:36 PM   #22
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Old 7 June 2020, 06:37 PM   #23
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Old 7 June 2020, 09:47 PM   #24
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The King Turtles are great and work well on both the metal bracelets and rubber straps.
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Old 8 June 2020, 03:17 AM   #25
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My modded turtle runs a consistent +2 sec per day. My history w/ Seiko, be it vintage or new, has proven they are built like tanks and present an incredible value.
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Hi Dan. Did you get your turtle regulated? I have a SKX and it’s consistent but +18 a day. Contemplating doing a DIY attempt at slowing it down a tad.
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Hi Dan. Did you get your turtle regulated? I have a SKX and it’s consistent but +18 a day. Contemplating doing a DIY attempt at slowing it down a tad.
I honestly can't remember if I did a regulation on the Turtle. I've regulated many of my modded Seiko's, which can be hit & miss, when doing by hand. Takes time to get it close but doable.
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Old 8 June 2020, 08:55 PM   #28
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Old 10 June 2020, 01:04 PM   #30
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Welcome!

If I’m not mistaken, you need at least 10 posts to be able to upload photos

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