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benlee · 18 July 2020, 08:08 PM

Hi guys,

Does anyone own a Seiko King Turtle? What is your ownership experience? I am looking at the black dial version. It's upgraded with Sapphire and ceramic bezel and also supposedly a better bezel turn action. I believed the reference is SRPE03K1. This one :

Photo credits : from instagram : ray_deen

Curious to know also if the improvement over normal Seiko Turtles are significant. I already own a blue lagoon and save the ocean blue turtles, but they don't come with the upgrades in this refernece.

Thanks in advance.

Dan Pierce · 18 July 2020, 10:51 PM

I don't own a King Turtle but I've modded my standard Turtle with those upgrades. The waffle dial and elongated cyclops of the KT being the other differences.

If you like the reissue Turtle you'd probably be happy with the King Turtle as well.
dP

scarlet knight · 18 July 2020, 11:34 PM

I like the sapphire crystal upgrade. It scratches less easily and I believe that it adds to the visual appeal of the watch face.

Soarer · 19 July 2020, 12:03 AM

I have 2 of the SRP Turtles which I wear often. But the King Turtle looks great, and I plan to get one later this year.

Ny325 · 19 July 2020, 04:25 AM

The hardlex crystal on my two year old SRP773 has been scratch free. The crystal is flat, which I like. I personally have no problem with it. There’s times you don’t even see the crystal.

L_S_SHOE · 19 July 2020, 04:52 AM

Jeeze that’s a good lookin watch.

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Tom5518 · 19 July 2020, 06:21 AM

Wow, that looks nice on a strap, I've only seen them so far on the bracelet. I think I might need one of those now.

This is the KT I got right after they came out. I also have the "Great White" regular turtle:

In my opinion, the "upgrades" are worth it. However, in saying that, I take nothing away from the regular turtles. They are one of my all-time favorite watches and I am happy to have versions of both models.

1William · 19 July 2020, 09:23 PM

I own all three of the King Turtles and they are great watches. The dials are a lot of fun and the upgrades make a great watch even better.

benlee · 19 July 2020, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I own all three of the King Turtles and they are great watches. The dials are a lot of fun and the upgrades make a great watch even better.

Nice collection.

Which is your favourite? I am trying to decide between black and green. Blue has been sold out.

1William · 19 July 2020, 11:53 PM

Of the black and green it would be the green as I have numerous other black dial watches. The blue is my favorite though and I put the strap from the Nemo on it and it matches the blue perfectly. I would source the blue, several online sites have it in stock and I would buy the green Arnie. Just my thoughts.

AK-Rolestar · 21 July 2020, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Of the black and green it would be the green as I have numerous other black dial watches. The blue is my favorite though and I put the strap from the Nemo on it and it matches the blue perfectly. I would source the blue, several online sites have it in stock and I would buy the green Arnie. Just my thoughts.

You’re awesome William. I really enjoy reading your posts and checking out your photos. Great Seiko collection! Keep the photos coming.

Rebel · 21 July 2020, 11:42 AM

Stunning.

111forza · 22 July 2020, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Nice collection.

Which is your favourite? I am trying to decide between black and green. Blue has been sold out.

Tried all three and all very nice but personally I much prefer the black dial and they’re certainly a step up in quality.

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Danny83 · 22 July 2020, 07:21 AM

I have the green one so fun to wear

18 July 2020, 08:08 PM	#1
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Seiko King Turtle Hi guys, Does anyone own a Seiko King Turtle? What is your ownership experience? I am looking at the black dial version. It's upgraded with Sapphire and ceramic bezel and also supposedly a better bezel turn action. I believed the reference is SRPE03K1. This one : Photo credits : from instagram : ray_deen Curious to know also if the improvement over normal Seiko Turtles are significant. I already own a blue lagoon and save the ocean blue turtles, but they don't come with the upgrades in this refernece. Thanks in advance. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

18 July 2020, 10:51 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	I don't own a King Turtle but I've modded my standard Turtle with those upgrades. The waffle dial and elongated cyclops of the KT being the other differences. If you like the reissue Turtle you'd probably be happy with the King Turtle as well. 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

19 July 2020, 12:03 AM	#4
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	I have 2 of the SRP Turtles which I wear often. But the King Turtle looks great, and I plan to get one later this year. __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

19 July 2020, 09:23 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I own all three of the King Turtles and they are great watches. The dials are a lot of fun and the upgrades make a great watch even better. Attached Images

19 July 2020, 11:53 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Of the black and green it would be the green as I have numerous other black dial watches. The blue is my favorite though and I put the strap from the Nemo on it and it matches the blue perfectly. I would source the blue, several online sites have it in stock and I would buy the green Arnie. Just my thoughts. Attached Images

18 July 2020, 11:34 PM	#3
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I like the sapphire crystal upgrade. It scratches less easily and I believe that it adds to the visual appeal of the watch face.

19 July 2020, 04:25 AM	#5
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	The hardlex crystal on my two year old SRP773 has been scratch free. The crystal is flat, which I like. I personally have no problem with it. There’s times you don’t even see the crystal.

19 July 2020, 04:52 AM	#6
L_S_SHOE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Tennessee, USA Watch: 16800 Posts: 584	Jeeze that’s a good lookin watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2020, 06:21 AM	#7
Tom5518 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Michigan Watch: Air King Posts: 1,111	Wow, that looks nice on a strap, I've only seen them so far on the bracelet. I think I might need one of those now. This is the KT I got right after they came out. I also have the "Great White" regular turtle: In my opinion, the "upgrades" are worth it. However, in saying that, I take nothing away from the regular turtles. They are one of my all-time favorite watches and I am happy to have versions of both models.

21 July 2020, 11:42 AM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Stunning. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

22 July 2020, 07:21 AM	#14
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I have the green one so fun to wear

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