This Turtle is a champ
SBDX047 (also known as SLA051J1) Also known 'as the unlimited version' of Naomi Uemura 80th anniversary (The bleu version is Limited Ed.) Because the design attracted me, some times ago I got a Seiko King Turtle for a super easy everyday wear. This watch ...
A very fine, functional tool indeed
it is so good to see some pillars of the early watch talks. All the best to you friend.
Agreed, the turtle design is one that has impressed me more and more over time…
especially with its nod to select vintage/older pieces. And this grey dial version is VERY nice, you chose well! 👌🏼 Wear it in the best of health.
Hello dear Poy
I think that given your awesome collection of iconic diving watches, this was a natural step, since Seiko has it's very own history about diving watches and exploration that ask nothing to other well known brands. I think you made a very thoughtful decisi...
I’ma turtle kinda guy myself..
I thought i’d bond with the more sober gen 2 62mas case shape (spb143) but find myself cycling through my turtles and the similarly shaped skx’s more often. The sla033 tempts me from time to time. I probably would have gone for it if not for the 19mm lug ...
What I can tell you is that I am really please, no regrets.
The 20mm tapered band is very confortable. I usually have/wear larger bands and straps, but I find the 20/22mm preferably tapered help gain so much comfort and on the wrist and the top of the hand.
