[JDM] Seiko Prospex - 'Frosted Dial Mini Turtle' SBDY109, An Under Appreciated Gem, Don't Miss Out!

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• Closing thoughts:
o On wrist - Wears more like a 38-40mm, specs deceiving, has more modern and contemporary feel than the Turtle Reissue or Slim Turtle and presents as a deeper cut choice vs. those more mainstream models
 Add to the formula this gorgeous, frosted texture dial and you have something that really speaks to the modern Seiko and Grand Seiko enthusiast
o Model variants - Various options released over the years, while new-stock has dwindled down, you still can find a few out there, and this is one of them
o Comparable models - When you consider the in-house nature of these at the $300 price point, there’s actually less comparable than you might think, as direct competitors from Orient and even Citizen will generally be cheaper and more abundant but less detailed by comparison
o Bottom-line - I’ve always loved the mini-turtle and felt that if they had been more popular, they could’ve been a worthy successor to the SKX, but I think the mainstream popularity of the Turtle Reissue ended up overshadowing this unique line of modern, yet distinctly Seiko divers
 Good news for enthusiast though, while the mini turtle has become more popular since being discontinued, the prices are still very affordable (for the time being)

[@Kha0s1964]

Got this one a few months ago, has a great GS snowflake vibe to the dial. I love it!

[@watchmewatch9]

Mark, that strap match up is perfect. Love it. Great review.

[@barrettwbenton]

Nice to see Seiko still working with the mini in interesting ways. Just ordered the "standard-issue" (red seconds-hand/"Divers' 200" text) version, looking forward to getting it on-wrist.

[@watchboxer]

Excellent watch,beautiful dial that matches perfectly with the bezel!!

[@FillyDing]

Dang, never seen this version before! You made me add it to my watches to buy list!

[@lukamijic9549]

got it last year, best looking watch I experienced

[@davidulisesramosluna5834]

It’s beautiful watch I give to my self like birthday present this year!! And I love I stil think to buy the black dial but I’m still deciding between that or a skx013!

[@charleshowarth8461]

Wow! Price dial long lasting movement 😊

[@rkmn12]

I have this and love wearing it during winter lol

[@carlogalopo2605]

I hope seiko does not discontinue this model, I got the padi version of this and i just love the tuna like profile of this model

[@TheShotenZenjin]

Just a beautiful piece! And some say Seiko don't make good value original models any more! Great camera work, by the way.

[@aidanarmstrong6264]

I have the green version but always kinda wished I had got this version.

[@麻辣兔头-q6u]

炎炎夏日带来手腕上的凉爽

[@MadariDaniels]

amzwatch watches are great and affordable！

[@ginocolella6373]

No no no, that dial doesnt make it for me personally 🫣..