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Old 9 May 2018, 07:31 PM   #1
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I've been eyeing these for a while. The question came down to which one. I went with the SRPA21 because I liked the colors. The watch pops in the sunlight. Plus it's a great watch to mix up with different straps for the summer. I wore it on the bracelet for a week and I like it. Yesterday I put a blue Bonetto Cinturini 284 on it. Makes a big difference. Might go for a red strap next.

Big thanks to Dan Pierce and Adam for pointing me in the right direction for the straps
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Old 9 May 2018, 07:45 PM   #2
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Congratulations, that looks really super Paulie. I need a colourful turtle to go with my black one, I think
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Old 9 May 2018, 07:54 PM   #3
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Wonderful summer watch with bright colors. Nice choice!

Are the bezel inserts aluminum on these Seiko divers?
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Old 9 May 2018, 07:59 PM   #4
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Congratulations, that looks really super Paulie. I need a colourful turtle to go with my black one, I think
Thanks Adam. Nice thing about black is any color matches

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Wonderful summer watch with bright colors. Nice choice!

Are the bezel inserts aluminum on these Seiko divers?
Thanks Cru Not sure but I'd think they'd be aluminum or SS.
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Old 9 May 2018, 08:24 PM   #5
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Congrats!!! Can’t go wrong with a turtle!!!
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Old 9 May 2018, 08:57 PM   #6
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Nice pick up! Looking good buddy!
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Old 9 May 2018, 08:57 PM   #7
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Great watch and one of my personal favorites in the Seiko Turtle line-up. I have had several friends that have seen it in person and have purchased the watch. Congratulations.
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Old 9 May 2018, 08:58 PM   #8
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Looks great!
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Old 9 May 2018, 09:31 PM   #9
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Old 9 May 2018, 09:46 PM   #10
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Looking good! I am looking at the 62MAS reissue SBDC055 Seiko. Never owned a Seiko diver. I am afraid of the wormhole it may take me down.


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Old 9 May 2018, 10:40 PM   #11
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Very nice bro, ive got one the same, its got a real weekend/holiday feel to it, will be a classic down the track, congrats.
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Old 9 May 2018, 10:43 PM   #12
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Congrats! I have grown to love the turtle line up.
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Old 9 May 2018, 11:19 PM   #13
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Well done, Paulie!! These Turtles are another amazing value from Seiko. Enjoy that beauty.
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Old 10 May 2018, 02:15 AM   #14
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Congrats! Love this reference...the colors are amazing. I use Bonetto Cinturini straps and they are terrific. I also have the Zuludiver rubber NATO and it is fantastic as well.
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Old 10 May 2018, 02:18 AM   #15
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Very nice! LOVE it, it’ll be awesome for the summer, ENJOY
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Old 10 May 2018, 02:35 AM   #16
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nice! I've tried a few natos, but I love the bracelet.

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Old 10 May 2018, 09:18 AM   #17
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Congrats...that blue dial is absolutely gorgeous!
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Old 10 May 2018, 10:50 AM   #18
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Great choice Paulie
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Old 10 May 2018, 11:07 AM   #19
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Stunning pic.
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Old 10 May 2018, 11:25 AM   #20
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Beautiful watch! Congrats
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Old 10 May 2018, 03:40 PM   #21
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Oh wow Sir, that is AMAZING oh, wow!!

Goodness gracious that is amazing!!

The watch is incredible!

Its so cool that the day is a different colour on Saturday and Sunday!

Boy OH Boy! that dial just glistens in the sunlight!
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Old 10 May 2018, 04:05 PM   #22
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Congrats!
Just got mine yesterday.
This is the newly released Turtle series ( Apr) for the Japanese domestic market. Love the kanji!
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Old 10 May 2018, 04:22 PM   #23
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Congrats but bro you are not Japanese so why do you want Kanji?
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Old 10 May 2018, 06:23 PM   #24
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the kind words. These Turtles really are something
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Old 12 May 2018, 07:36 PM   #25
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Congrats but bro you are not Japanese so why do you want Kanji?
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Old 13 May 2018, 12:02 AM   #26
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Incredible watch. I love mine. Congratulations!
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Old 14 May 2018, 12:23 AM   #27
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Great watch! Back on the bracelet today, after being on a nato for a while.
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Old 15 May 2018, 12:32 PM   #28
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These are growing on me. I think the all black one looks really cool. Enjoy!

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Old 15 May 2018, 03:51 PM   #29
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Very nice. Can't go wrong with Seiko turtles. Congrats!
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Old 15 May 2018, 06:15 PM   #30
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Very nice. Can't go wrong with Seiko turtles. Congrats!
Thank you Ben
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