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txaggie9307 · 2 June 2020, 08:22 PM

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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SennieG · 2 June 2020, 08:25 PM

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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padi56 · 2 June 2020, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by txaggie9307

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.

Pongster · 2 June 2020, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

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.

1William · 2 June 2020, 09:28 PM

The turtle is a great watch and one of my favorites. Get one, have the patina done and enjoy.

Old Expat Beast · 2 June 2020, 09:45 PM

The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.

txaggie9307 · 2 June 2020, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

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,
Etc.

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Pongster · 2 June 2020, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.

Plus one

JTL31 · 3 June 2020, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pongster

Plus one

Make that (+) 2. I find myself wearing the Turtle more than my Sub these days.

brandrea · 8 June 2020, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub.

Well said Adam

schoolboy · 2 June 2020, 10:08 PM

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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denmanproject · 3 June 2020, 12:14 AM

Never heard of them, must be a new brand

scarlet knight · 3 June 2020, 01:25 AM

Have multiple Rolexes and Seikos, including multiple Turtles. Probably wear the Seikos more.

Ny325 · 3 June 2020, 01:30 AM

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.

SunTzu · 3 June 2020, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ny325

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.

Stud Screw · 3 June 2020, 04:04 AM

Datejust and SKX007 wearer. Love them both.

schoolboy · 3 June 2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Datejust and SKX007 wearer. Love them both.

Cheers from a Datejust and skx013 wearer

schoolboy · 3 June 2020, 05:32 AM

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Dan Pierce · 3 June 2020, 07:06 AM

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.
dP

Beckster · 8 June 2020, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

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.
dP

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.

Dan Pierce · 8 June 2020, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beckster

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.
dP

schoolboy · 10 June 2020, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beckster

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 had a turtle that I regulated...

Basically, I checked the daily rate over like a week

Then opened the caseback, used a toothpick to regulate, closed it and tried it again

I did it over and over until I got it to be within cosc (or better)

Takes a while but is enjoyable and worth it

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Beckster · 10 June 2020, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I had a turtle that I regulated...

Basically, I checked the daily rate over like a week

Then opened the caseback, used a toothpick to regulate, closed it and tried it again

I did it over and over until I got it to be within cosc (or better)

Takes a while but is enjoyable and worth it

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Thanks Jesus,

That’s what I intended to do as well, as a project. But having issues opening the case back.

Aussiexplorer · 10 August 2020, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I had a turtle that I regulated...

Basically, I checked the daily rate over like a week

Then opened the caseback, used a toothpick to regulate, closed it and tried it again

I did it over and over until I got it to be within cosc (or better)

Takes a while but is enjoyable and worth it

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I did the same with my "Turtle Save the Ocean" but with the aid of a timegrapher. It's now plus two seconds or better. Great watches and wear much smaller than their size suggests.

schoolboy · 10 August 2020, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussiexplorer

I did the same with my "Turtle Save the Ocean" but with the aid of a timegrapher. It's now plus two seconds or better. Great watches and wear much smaller than their size suggests.

Awesome

Wear it in good health!

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schoolboy · 10 June 2020, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

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.
dP

Hey Dan!

Does your turtle still have the original movement in it ?

Or did you do a movement mod?

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Dan Pierce · 10 June 2020, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Hey Dan!

Does your turtle still have the original movement in it ?

Or did you do a movement mod?

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Jesus,

Yes, all original movement.

dP

schoolboy · 11 June 2020, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Jesus,

Yes, all original movement.

dP

Awesome

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1William · 3 June 2020, 08:18 PM

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.

dmachine · 7 June 2020, 03:49 AM

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

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2 June 2020, 08:22 PM	#1
txaggie9307 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 564	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... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

2 June 2020, 09:45 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	The only problem with the Turtle is that you might find you enjoy wearing it more than your Sub. __________________ _______________________

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Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 790	Datejust and SKX007 wearer. Love them both. __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

3 June 2020, 07:06 AM	#19
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	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. 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

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2 June 2020, 08:25 PM	#2
SennieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Neel Sengupta Location: St Albans,England Watch: Seiko 6139 6005 Posts: 16	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! Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

2 June 2020, 09:28 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	The turtle is a great watch and one of my favorites. Get one, have the patina done and enjoy.

2 June 2020, 10:08 PM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	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! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2020, 12:14 AM	#12
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Never heard of them, must be a new brand

3 June 2020, 01:25 AM	#13
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Have multiple Rolexes and Seikos, including multiple Turtles. Probably wear the Seikos more.

3 June 2020, 01:30 AM	#14
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	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.

3 June 2020, 05:32 AM	#18
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2020, 08:18 PM	#29
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	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.

7 June 2020, 03:49 AM	#30
dmachine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	Check out the king turtles (SRPE03, SRPE05 and SRPE07), they have ceramic bezels and sapphire crystals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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