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Devildog · 31 October 2018, 02:39 AM

Today I had the pleasure of trying on both the Turtle and Samurai from Seiko's "save the ocean" collection.

I have to say that the dials are beautiful and both wore smaller than their respective sizes would suggest. I did have my SD43 on, so I guess that played a part. Surprisingly, despite its larger published case diameter, the Turtle felt and looked smaller.

Is there any real diffidence between those that are made in japan with the J1 referent, and those that are made in Korea/Malaysia with the K1 reference? In real world terms?

And does anyone know the difference between the references SRPC91J1 and SBDY021? Both seem to refer to the made in japan version but why two separate reference numbers ?

My preference is the Turtle, and I'm really tempted, but happy to hear thoughts and experiences too.

Cheers in advance and some pics, of course

VanAdian · 31 October 2018, 02:51 AM

I owned the Samurai - always preferred that case and crown orientation to the turtle. Solid watch, with beautiful dial. I sold it as I found it too big for my 7" wrist and my taste. If you like the turtle go with it. Cant really go wrong; these are great value.

VanAdian · 31 October 2018, 03:04 AM

Found an old pic of the one I had. Gone but certainly not forgotten

scarlet knight · 31 October 2018, 03:14 AM

I own one Samurai and 2 Turtles. I prefer the Turtle.

I like the crown at 4pm.

My Samurai was on a bracelet, but I found it too heavy. I put it on a Seiko strap.

Get what you like or one of each.

Dubshack · 31 October 2018, 03:15 AM

I’ve owned my Samurai for a couple months now and really enjoy it. Never owned a turtle so can’t compare there. It’s a cool watch and love the way the dial changes color in different lighting.

And lume is great.

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scarlet knight · 31 October 2018, 03:16 AM

To illustrate. All pretty watches.

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ArtNouveau · 31 October 2018, 03:32 AM

Never had a Samurai but have two current Turtles and the one you looked at will be my next acquisition.

31 October 2018, 02:39 AM	#1
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	Thoughts on these two? Today I had the pleasure of trying on both the Turtle and Samurai from Seiko's "save the ocean" collection. I have to say that the dials are beautiful and both wore smaller than their respective sizes would suggest. I did have my SD43 on, so I guess that played a part. Surprisingly, despite its larger published case diameter, the Turtle felt and looked smaller. Is there any real diffidence between those that are made in japan with the J1 referent, and those that are made in Korea/Malaysia with the K1 reference? In real world terms? And does anyone know the difference between the references SRPC91J1 and SBDY021? Both seem to refer to the made in japan version but why two separate reference numbers ? My preference is the Turtle, and I'm really tempted, but happy to hear thoughts and experiences too. Cheers in advance and some pics, of course Attached Images __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

31 October 2018, 02:51 AM	#2
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	I owned the Samurai - always preferred that case and crown orientation to the turtle. Solid watch, with beautiful dial. I sold it as I found it too big for my 7" wrist and my taste. If you like the turtle go with it. Cant really go wrong; these are great value. __________________ DSOTM - Railmaster - JLC DuoFace - Pelagos LHD - Sinn 556 "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - B. Russell

31 October 2018, 03:04 AM	#3
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	Found an old pic of the one I had. Gone but certainly not forgotten Attached Images __________________ DSOTM - Railmaster - JLC DuoFace - Pelagos LHD - Sinn 556 "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - B. Russell

31 October 2018, 03:14 AM	#4
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I own one Samurai and 2 Turtles. I prefer the Turtle. I like the crown at 4pm. My Samurai was on a bracelet, but I found it too heavy. I put it on a Seiko strap. Get what you like or one of each.

31 October 2018, 03:15 AM	#5
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 871	I’ve owned my Samurai for a couple months now and really enjoy it. Never owned a turtle so can’t compare there. It’s a cool watch and love the way the dial changes color in different lighting. And lume is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2018, 03:16 AM	#6
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	To illustrate. All pretty watches. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 October 2018, 03:32 AM	#7
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,388	Never had a Samurai but have two current Turtles and the one you looked at will be my next acquisition.

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