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lucevan le stelle · 30 April 2018, 05:41 AM

I have seen a number of comments about Seiko's use of these logos on their dive watches, both in reviews and on various forums, so wondering about thoughts here.

Do they add to the watch's appeal or diminish it in your opinion?

Is one logo more appealing than the other to you, and why?

Would you like them to be in another color, size, or font?

Is using the Prospex logo a good long term approach by Seiko? What are your thoughts?

Initially I did not like the Prospex logo from the pictures that I saw and wasn't much interested in picking up a new diver with one. Broke down and bought a Turtle, and actually think it is fine and sufficiently integrated with the watch's dial.

karmatp · 30 April 2018, 05:57 AM

I have an srp779 and it is a great daily pool, beach beater. I actually want to wear it and I have watches that cost many thousands more. There is just something about the turtles that make them fun to wear, and it is nice not having to worry about bearing it up. With that said, a little x does not bother me at all.

I prefer the little X vs. the PADI writing on the dial.

dualcarb · 30 April 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I have an srp779 and it is a great daily pool, beach beater. I actually want to wear it and I have watches that cost many thousands more. There is just something about the turtles that make them fun to wear, and it is nice not having to worry about bearing it up. With that said, a little x does not bother me at all.

I prefer the little X vs. the PADI writing on the dial.

I totally agree...the turtle is a really fun watch to wear for all water activities. And I don’t mind the X either.

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Lol-x · 30 April 2018, 08:36 AM

I like the X logo but the "PADI" is a bit too much for my liking.
But as I am free to buy and wear what I choose, its fine for me and those who choose to buy and wear it.

I guess PADI is a big thing for some divers and if the watch has PADI certification, then they are entitled to use it.

Old Expat Beast · 30 April 2018, 10:11 AM

I don't mind the X (P + S) logo, but not a fan of the PADI logo.

Frogman · 30 April 2018, 09:28 PM

I dont mind the X at all, its fairly small and a bit of text on the dial if fine by me.
Ive always thought thought that its not in the right font, its a bit sharp and boxy, a GS style font would have been better.

The PADI is fine, as its not on all their watches theres no issue really, the point of the PADI edition is to have the logo and colours so its fine by me.

Ive got lots of seikos with and without, i love em all, little things like this are too small for me personally to worry about.

Dan Pierce · 30 April 2018, 10:51 PM

These logos don't bother me in the least.
dP

lucevan le stelle · 1 May 2018, 06:41 AM

Does anyone think the PADI logo will add some value on a piece down the road to future collectors vs. a similar, but non-PADI piece? Seiko obviously pursued this to have strong diver cred, but might it affect anything else?

mailman · 1 May 2018, 07:17 AM

I don’t mind either one. My SRP581 has the X. One of the models I have my eye on next has Padi on the dial.

hdrazor251 · 1 May 2018, 02:57 PM

Recently bought the Padi edition and love it. The blue dial really pops in the sun which was a pleasant surprise.

jason042779 · 2 May 2018, 05:17 AM

I don't love the X, but it doesn't deter me from wearing my Turtle. Too much going for it to let a little logo get in the way.

oldman2005 · 2 May 2018, 10:48 AM

Doesn't bother me at all. I think it's like the SQ symbol back then

logan5tx · 2 June 2018, 12:29 PM

I have one of the solar PADI watches and I love it. I like the logo and the PADI watches usually have a color combo that I really like. I have two Rolex’s and and Omega but my Seiko gets the most wrist time on a daily basis.

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30 April 2018, 05:41 AM	#1
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	How Do You Feel About the Prospex or Padi Logos? I have seen a number of comments about Seiko's use of these logos on their dive watches, both in reviews and on various forums, so wondering about thoughts here. Do they add to the watch's appeal or diminish it in your opinion? Is one logo more appealing than the other to you, and why? Would you like them to be in another color, size, or font? Is using the Prospex logo a good long term approach by Seiko? What are your thoughts? Initially I did not like the Prospex logo from the pictures that I saw and wasn't much interested in picking up a new diver with one. Broke down and bought a Turtle, and actually think it is fine and sufficiently integrated with the watch's dial.

30 April 2018, 05:57 AM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I have an srp779 and it is a great daily pool, beach beater. I actually want to wear it and I have watches that cost many thousands more. There is just something about the turtles that make them fun to wear, and it is nice not having to worry about bearing it up. With that said, a little x does not bother me at all. I prefer the little X vs. the PADI writing on the dial. __________________ My grails:

30 April 2018, 08:36 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	I like the X logo but the "PADI" is a bit too much for my liking. But as I am free to buy and wear what I choose, its fine for me and those who choose to buy and wear it. I guess PADI is a big thing for some divers and if the watch has PADI certification, then they are entitled to use it. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 April 2018, 10:11 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,391	I don't mind the X (P + S) logo, but not a fan of the PADI logo. __________________ _______________________

30 April 2018, 10:51 PM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,789	These logos don't bother me in the least. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 April 2018, 09:28 PM	#6
Frogman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	I dont mind the X at all, its fairly small and a bit of text on the dial if fine by me. Ive always thought thought that its not in the right font, its a bit sharp and boxy, a GS style font would have been better. The PADI is fine, as its not on all their watches theres no issue really, the point of the PADI edition is to have the logo and colours so its fine by me. Ive got lots of seikos with and without, i love em all, little things like this are too small for me personally to worry about.

1 May 2018, 06:41 AM	#8
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	Does anyone think the PADI logo will add some value on a piece down the road to future collectors vs. a similar, but non-PADI piece? Seiko obviously pursued this to have strong diver cred, but might it affect anything else?

1 May 2018, 07:17 AM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,374	I don’t mind either one. My SRP581 has the X. One of the models I have my eye on next has Padi on the dial. __________________ JJ

1 May 2018, 02:57 PM	#10
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Recently bought the Padi edition and love it. The blue dial really pops in the sun which was a pleasant surprise. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 May 2018, 05:17 AM	#11
jason042779 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 216570, 18038 Posts: 102	I don't love the X, but it doesn't deter me from wearing my Turtle. Too much going for it to let a little logo get in the way.

2 May 2018, 10:48 AM	#12
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Doesn't bother me at all. I think it's like the SQ symbol back then

2 June 2018, 12:29 PM	#13
logan5tx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 86	I have one of the solar PADI watches and I love it. I like the logo and the PADI watches usually have a color combo that I really like. I have two Rolex’s and and Omega but my Seiko gets the most wrist time on a daily basis. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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