I bought my SRP777 for my Eurotrip and have been traveling with it since July 1st. I cannot overstate how happy I am with this watch. The comfort, ruggedness, legibility and aesthetics are all perfect. There hasn't been a single lighting situation where I could not read the dial. And the Day-Date has been indispensable, it is so easy to forget what day it is when you're drinking every night... Great review James! Your Instagram pics were what tipped me over the edge to get it!
I recently bought the SRP777, and I absolutely love it. It’s one of those watches that every time you check to see what time it is, you tell yourself damn that’s a cool Watch. I started with seiko when my Watch obsession started about 15 years ago. I’m now the owner of a Rolex Submariner, an omega Seamaster professional ceramic, a brietling colt, tag heuer aquaracer and longines legend diver. you may argue that Rolex or Omega are better watches due to the prestige and high prices, however, when it comes to the “cool” factor, and history, the SRP777 is right up there wit Omega and Rolex. This is a legendary Watch with great history. If you’re thinking about buying one don’t hesitate, this is a great Watch that will put a smile on your face every time you wear it. I’ve recently read the Seiko is releasing a “mini turtle”, Whois is 42mm. I’m exited for those to come out so I can pick up another one.
in my early days-1950-1970, rolexes were kind of hard use utility watches without the rolls royce price. i think the seiko reissue of the turtle fills my utility niche perfectly without breaking the bank! thanks!
It looks just like my Seiko 6306-7001 watch i got back in 1977 when in the Navy. I paid a 124.99 for it at the ships store. My old Seiko is banged up, finish missing on parts of the bezel, and one scratch on the crystal. It still keeps great time and I have never had it serviced. I still love the Seiko that i have owned for 44 years.
Thank you for the nice video - you guys are really doing a marvellous job. Everytime I'm interrested in a certain watch I somehow bump into one of your videos or online reviews and they always bring out the main points in a very concise way. Besides that the videos (voice and pictures) are well made and pleasent to watch and listen (no unnecessary information or self promotion). By the way I just ordered an SRP777 and can't wait to have it on my wrist ...
Just bought my first seiko. Love this watch and gonna wear mine on a nato too. Sub is my perfect everyday but wouldn’t take it diving cuz Rolex loom blows. My Srp773 will be Perfect compliment for all the activities where I’d be worried about breaking an expensive watch. I’ve always admired seiko but non of the designs thrilled me until I saw this. Thanks for the review!!
Great review. I got mine recently and love it. Amazing value for the money. No question, much nicer than the SKX. I love the weight, the rubber strap, the details like buckle, keeper, case back and of course that Seiko lume. Hard to take it off the wrist.
I agree that the Srp777 is a much better watch than the SKX, I have both and the SRP is getting majority wrist time over all my other watches. Have Omega Speedy Pro and Tudor Pelagos, both are great watches but for me, something about the Seiko SRP just garners that wrist time. Love my turtle.
I've had the SKX007 for a while and wear it quite often (a lot more than either my blue Pelagos or Rolex SD4K). Recently just got the SRP779J1 (Pepsi) and totally agree with you, the Turtle fits my wrist better not to mention that it also has the better MVT., so far it's my go to sort of every day reliable Honda Civic :)
Great watch but with more than 44mm it is a bit too big!! The mini turtle is even better I think, and I don’t like so much a daydate on a diver. The new spb 317 is like a dream...
James, just love your reviews. So clear and insightful and as a fellow diver enthusiast you are my go to review person. Great watch. I will be getting one. Keep your reviews coming you are by far the best watch reviewer on the net.
I have some more expensive watches than my turtle but its performance and toughness just brings me back to it more than the others. I believe if you get one of these you will not be disappointed.
The thing that amazes me is how the case design makes the larger watch more stable on my rather bony 7 inch wrist. With the SKX and indeed many other designs the watch slips round to face slightly away from me, no matter how tight the strap. With the turtle it simply sits, very comfortably on the top of my wrist. Clever stuff from Seiko ....
I am from Romania . Thanks for the presentation. I stopped this watch too. After your presentation, I buy it for sure. It's a stylish watch for an active man!
Great review. I watched this video 4x before buying the 777. I was set on getting the Coke version, but this vid did it for me. I can't think of any other watch at this price range that comes close.
I just had a Pepsi version arrive and I’m thrilled with it. No alignment issues and an absolute value. I have plenty of divers, but this cost me sub $300. I do like the rubber strap too.
Bought it,hated it,got it on a Bond nato,LOVE IT! My SKX has been consigned to the display case and i have a feelng it`s gonna be there for a long time. Probably till the Turtle needs a service....
Took me a year, but I finally found a black dial Seiko Turtle (SRP777) finally with good dial/chapter ring alignment. Seiko quality control is crap on Turtles these days. One thing no review has mentioned is how much better quality the caseback feels on these new models. I noticed my new Turtle (SRP777) has the same caseback as my Seiko SBDC051.
Received the srp777 the watch is quite heavy and durable is like 600$-800$ watch,perfect and lume amazing you have to check in real life,it is far brightest than youtube...
I've had mine for 4 years. I can't complain. While it doesn't win a gold medal for accuracy-hey it ain't Swiss, for a Japanese watch it's ok, I'm very very very happy with it. Fantastic build, fantastic quality. It will outlive any of us-Seiko is made to last.
If only we knew how high the SKX would go. Just picked up this gem for 305Euro new. It's now the 'cheaper alternative' to the SKX, but still I like it a lot. Great package.
I lucked out at my jcpennys. They are phasing out Seiko and had one watch left in the clearance section. It was the 775. I had know idea what a great watch it was until after I purchaed
Got me a new turtle two weeks ago and totally love it. I ordered a double domed sapphire crystal. Not necessary but I hope it’ll be worth the effort. 🕐⚙️🍸
Michael Orr Great and nice watch. Very reliable and robust watch. Mine is everything original except the crystal that I changed for a sapphire crystal.
Michael Orr Good choice. I'm so happy with it and I changed the hardlex crystal for a sapphire,the rest is original but I think hardlex is enough robust for diving and at the moment i didn't have any problem with this kind of crystal in my turtle.
thx 4 the review. i purchased last week and have worn it for a couple days at work. absolutly love it but unfortunatly the rubber strap slides out of the metal keeper a couple times a day at work. so i ordered a orig. bond nato for it. hopefully itll wear better. maybe i should get a strapcode oyster for it too.
Great review. This watch is absolutely my favorite in the collection for all the reasons stated. Out of curiosity who’s nato strap is that? I like the brushed and faceted hardware.
How's it going , thank you for the info.on the Seiko making the decision easier as a diver been looking at direction points back to Seiko just sub.to your channel!!! Thanks keep the uploads coming!! Happy diving!!!
I've always wore G-Shocks like two rangemans and a few others, but I wanted a Seiko for a long time. I first picked up the SNN231P2 on the black leather strap. Then I picked up the Seiko SSC017P1 with blue accents and I really like the Seiko line. I'm looking at getting the Seiko automatic's. I do own the Orient MAKO XL in the orange dial which I wear a lot. Now I want to get this same Seiko in my collection. What's the cheapest you have seen it at? Please get back to me when you get this or when you can. Great job on this video. Thank You.
Please advise the bezel alignment and the reserve time and accuracy of this SRP 777. Does the Watch come with OEM Seiko Steel Straps. Many Thanks for the comprehensive review.
41 hour power reserve...pretty standard. Alignment is perfect on mine, but of course you have people that say theirs is off a touch, this being Seiko. Depending on the model, it comes with an OEM Seiko steel bracelet. The SRP 775 (black and gold dial) comes with one, for example. Also nearly all special editions of this watch come on steel, and it fits any number of aftermarket options. As far as accuracy...mine runs remarkably well, within 2 seconds per day. But it's also brand new...June 2019 manufacture.
Great review, that Bezel on the SKX looks tops and that grey nato really compliments the watch. My wrist is just under 7 inches so the SRP maybe a bit too big but I'm going to try it on.
Nice review ! What about the accuracy ? Because i've heard that the SKX are not best when it comes to mesure the time; they lose or gain to many second in my opinion (if what i know is right).
Bragging about your Rolex in a Seiko review is just tasteless. Who gives a crap if you own a Rolex. And no I'm not jealous. I'd buy 20 Seiko's before I'd buy one of those status symbols.
I did it myself, there are guides to removing the bezel. If you're not comfortable with the task should take a watch maker about 5 mins to make the swap
Where can I buy the newer silicone strap? I bought the Padi and it came with the bracelet so I took it off and ordered the older rubber strap..seems like the newer version is way more comfortable and felixble.
Just got my 777 for $297 with a 3 year seiko factory warranty. Is there a break in period for this watch it gained 3 minutes over the weekend. I haven’t given the watch a full manual wind yet
Took my watch back to Macy’s and they replaced it with no questions asked. Seems like the alignment on the new watch is spot on. Been wearing the watch for 9 days now been running perfect.
44.3mm is super huge and simply no way I can wear this daily. Really like the design though. Will definitely consider if turtle ever be available as 40mm.
Excellent review very helpful... this is what I'm facing: I own a SKX 007 which I like a lot and I am looking at getting either the black sumo or this 777 turtle. My issue with the turtle is that it may look to similar to the SKX whereas the sumo is a definite step up. I also have a 7inch wrist and feel that the turtle may wear better . Tough decision any guidance?
I regret selling mine. May have to get one again. I rarely wear my PADI turtle now. I wear my Omega 2254 without any variation - BUT I do think this one rubber would make a dent into the rotation. I wore my OVM v1 last night and today to work and it felt good to have a change up. Wore it on a NATO.
I plan to by this beautiful watch as a birthday present for myself. Great review. One suggestion though - please do not shake and swing watch while reviewing... it made me a bit dizzy. Still shots were perfect.
I bought my SRP777 for my Eurotrip and have been traveling with it since July 1st. I cannot overstate how happy I am with this watch. The comfort, ruggedness, legibility and aesthetics are all perfect. There hasn't been a single lighting situation where I could not read the dial. And the Day-Date has been indispensable, it is so easy to forget what day it is when you're drinking every night... Great review James! Your Instagram pics were what tipped me over the edge to get it!
I recently bought the SRP777, and I absolutely love it. It’s one of those watches that every time you check to see what time it is, you tell yourself damn that’s a cool Watch. I started with seiko when my Watch obsession started about 15 years ago. I’m now the owner of a Rolex Submariner, an omega Seamaster professional ceramic, a brietling colt, tag heuer aquaracer and longines legend diver. you may argue that Rolex or Omega are better watches due to the prestige and high prices, however, when it comes to the “cool” factor, and history, the SRP777 is right up there wit Omega and Rolex. This is a legendary Watch with great history. If you’re thinking about buying one don’t hesitate, this is a great Watch that will put a smile on your face every time you wear it. I’ve recently read the Seiko is releasing a “mini turtle”, Whois is 42mm. I’m exited for those to come out so I can pick up another one.
Just bought this watch for $350, I'm in love with it. One of the best watch purchases I've made.
My personal favorite watch reviewer on The Tube.
Another nice job James. Keep em coming.
He does a fantastic job but his overuse of the word "kinda" is unnecessary and annoying.
in my early days-1950-1970, rolexes were kind of hard use utility watches without the rolls royce price. i think the seiko reissue of the turtle fills my utility niche perfectly without breaking the bank! thanks!
It looks just like my Seiko 6306-7001 watch i got back in 1977 when in the Navy. I paid a 124.99 for it at the ships store. My old Seiko is banged up, finish missing on parts of the bezel, and one scratch on the crystal. It still keeps great time and I have never had it serviced. I still love the Seiko that i have owned for 44 years.
Welcome. Are you seriously saying that you have owned your Seiko watch for 44 years and it has never been serviced?
Welcome. Are you seriously saying that you have owned your Seiko watch for 44 years and it has never been serviced?
2019. And I am getting this. Superb Review and helped me make decision.
Thank you for the nice video - you guys are really doing a marvellous job. Everytime I'm interrested in a certain watch I somehow bump into one of your videos or online reviews and they always bring out the main points in a very concise way. Besides that the videos (voice and pictures) are well made and pleasent to watch and listen (no unnecessary information or self promotion). By the way I just ordered an SRP777 and can't wait to have it on my wrist ...
I have the 773. It's the blue version. It's my favorite watch in my collection
The blue Turtle is a real stunner!
I have the blue 773 & love it as well....
@@voiceofexperience Yes it is!
This is the best Seiko Turtle review on TH-cam. Informative and entertaining. This review made me buy one.
SEIKO FOR LIFE
Love the size, love the shape, Seiko engineered, the movement is bullet-proof ..... I want one!
Just bought my first seiko. Love this watch and gonna wear mine on a nato too. Sub is my perfect everyday but wouldn’t take it diving cuz Rolex loom blows. My Srp773 will be Perfect compliment for all the activities where I’d be worried about breaking an expensive watch. I’ve always admired seiko but non of the designs thrilled me until I saw this. Thanks for the review!!
Great review. I got mine recently and love it. Amazing value for the money. No question, much nicer than the SKX. I love the weight, the rubber strap, the details like buckle, keeper, case back and of course that Seiko lume. Hard to take it off the wrist.
Excellent review. Good camera work and lighting. Good wrist shots in different straps. Well spoken. Much appreciated.
Bought my one yesterday, Great piece for my Collection! Can't wait the delivery:) Greets from Germany
I agree that the Srp777 is a much better watch than the SKX, I have both and the SRP is getting majority wrist time over all my other watches. Have Omega Speedy Pro and Tudor Pelagos, both are great watches but for me, something about the Seiko SRP just garners that wrist time. Love my turtle.
Hey friend, I have a question... How is the screw down crown on your SRP777? Is it strong?
Cheers
I've had the SKX007 for a while and wear it quite often (a lot more than either my blue Pelagos or Rolex SD4K). Recently just got the SRP779J1 (Pepsi) and totally agree with you, the Turtle fits my wrist better not to mention that it also has the better MVT., so far it's my go to sort of every day reliable Honda Civic :)
@omnipotentum I understood nothing of what you said. You don't have a good grasp of the English language.
dud....relax!
Great watch but with more than 44mm it is a bit too big!! The mini turtle is even better I think, and I don’t like so much a daydate on a diver. The new spb 317 is like a dream...
I bought one today and fortunate to have the J version. Now I am a proud owner of the SRP777J1. Keeping it forever!
James, just love your reviews. So clear and insightful and as a fellow diver enthusiast you are my go to review person. Great watch. I will be getting one. Keep your reviews coming you are by far the best watch reviewer on the net.
Thanks so much for the support, Im glad you like the reviews :)
I have some more expensive watches than my turtle but its performance and toughness just brings me back to it more than the others. I believe if you get one of these you will not be disappointed.
This is one of the best reviews I've ever seen of anything on TH-cam. Snappy, to the point, no repetitive points, engaging, interesting.
I gave the 773. It's the blue version. It's my favorite watch in my collection
I’ve had this 777 for 3 years now. Runs like a champ! Mine is running around -25 a day which is acceptable. I’m very happy with this watch.
The thing that amazes me is how the case design makes the larger watch more stable on my rather bony 7 inch wrist. With the SKX and indeed many other designs the watch slips round to face slightly away from me, no matter how tight the strap. With the turtle it simply sits, very comfortably on the top of my wrist. Clever stuff from Seiko ....
Just bought one. I love it. Great review.
vosedon 7u
I like the way you think fast and speak fast. That's the way to make a video not dull and boring such as Urban Gentry. Thumbs up.
I am from Romania . Thanks for the presentation. I stopped this watch too. After your presentation, I buy it for sure. It's a stylish watch for an active man!
Just got mine today, so far it has not disappointed, Still have my 30 year old 7h26 though I did pass it down to my son. Great review
thank you James, your reviews are by far my favorites
Great review. I watched this video 4x before buying the 777. I was set on getting the Coke version, but this vid did it for me. I can't think of any other watch at this price range that comes close.
I just had a Pepsi version arrive and I’m thrilled with it. No alignment issues and an absolute value.
I have plenty of divers, but this cost me sub $300. I do like the rubber strap too.
What a handsome watch, got to buy it now.
Just bought this! Our local Seiko store was having a sale (35% off), so I simply couldn't resist. Your review is right on the money!
Bought it,hated it,got it on a Bond nato,LOVE IT! My SKX has been consigned to the display case and i have a feelng it`s gonna be there for a long time. Probably till the Turtle needs a service....
the best review ever ! I am going to buy this watch cause of you ! I hope I will like it ! cause I am almost broke !
Thanks James! You’ve convinced me to purchase the Seiko Turtle. Beautiful watch and well thought out video! New subscriber
Just wanted to say I really enjoyed the review, pls keep up the good work. Cheers
Iv loved the 6309 since the 80,s. The 777 is really awesome! Had to get one.
Took me a year, but I finally found a black dial Seiko Turtle (SRP777) finally with good dial/chapter ring alignment. Seiko quality control is crap on Turtles these days.
One thing no review has mentioned is how much better quality the caseback feels on these new models. I noticed my new Turtle (SRP777) has the same caseback as my Seiko SBDC051.
definitely thinking about geting this. I usually wear chronographs but the clear crisp simplicity of the face is really drawing me in.
The 777 is the classic Turtle. A must have in any collection.
Received the srp777 the watch is quite heavy and durable is like 600$-800$ watch,perfect and lume amazing you have to check in real life,it is far brightest than youtube...
I will be buying one soon , i own the skx007 i love it , great video thanks for the review .
Great review. Yes the best sub $500 diver today.
one of the best dive watches love this watch
this are the videos why I have subscribed this Channel. good job James
Nice editing - I like the transition to the Nato strap. Very slick!
This or the citizen promaster diver?
I've had mine for 4 years. I can't complain. While it doesn't win a gold medal for accuracy-hey it ain't Swiss, for a Japanese watch it's ok, I'm very very very happy with it. Fantastic build, fantastic quality. It will outlive any of us-Seiko is made to last.
Being Swiss has nothing to do with being accurate.
The 777 just looks amazing. Just ordered a 779. I'll wear it for a while and keep a black insert handy for when the pepsi honeymoon ends.
If only we knew how high the SKX would go. Just picked up this gem for 305Euro new. It's now the 'cheaper alternative' to the SKX, but still I like it a lot. Great package.
Where did you get that bezel again? Could you give a link?
Great job on this review!! I agree wholeheartedly!!
PLEASE ANSWER: WHAT IS THE MANUFACTURE OF THE NATO STRAP (just saying many would like to know)
Very popular with Special forces even though it’s more expensive than G shock and Timex idiglo.
I lucked out at my jcpennys. They are phasing out Seiko and had one watch left in the clearance section. It was the 775. I had know idea what a great watch it was until after I purchaed
Just ordered this one and ordered a black nato strap for it ! Cant wait !
Got me a new turtle two weeks ago and totally love it. I ordered a double domed sapphire crystal. Not necessary but I hope it’ll be worth the effort. 🕐⚙️🍸
Great review! The SRP777 is one of my favorite watches.
Love the design of the watch. Looking forward to one, ruggedness and reliability is also a key factor for my purchase.
Solid review. Great work keep it up!
I love that watch. I bought a SRP779 a few months ago and I have also a SKX173. Both are great but in my opinion the turtle is a better watch.
Nacho Valenti i have a 173 too
Michael Orr Great and nice watch. Very reliable and robust watch. Mine is everything original except the crystal that I changed for a sapphire crystal.
Michael Orr Good choice. I'm so happy with it and I changed the hardlex crystal for a sapphire,the rest is original but I think hardlex is enough robust for diving and at the moment i didn't have any problem with this kind of crystal in my turtle.
Great Video informative and well spoken. Question... does this model come in a GMT Version? Thanks
Took my watch back and got a new one....been running perfect 👌.
Great review, mirrors my thoughts on it as well, it’s a great everyday wear watch. Complete tank and timeless style.
thx 4 the review. i purchased last week and have worn it for a couple days at work. absolutly love it but unfortunatly the rubber strap slides out of the metal keeper a couple times a day at work. so i ordered a orig. bond nato for it. hopefully itll wear better. maybe i should get a strapcode oyster for it too.
Great review. This watch is absolutely my favorite in the collection for all the reasons stated. Out of curiosity who’s nato strap is that? I like the brushed and faceted hardware.
How's it going , thank you for the info.on the Seiko making the decision easier as a diver been looking at direction points back to Seiko just sub.to your channel!!! Thanks keep the uploads coming!! Happy diving!!!
I've always wore G-Shocks like two rangemans and a few others, but I wanted a Seiko for a long time. I first picked up the SNN231P2 on the black leather strap. Then I picked up the Seiko SSC017P1 with blue accents and I really like the Seiko line. I'm looking at getting the Seiko automatic's. I do own the Orient MAKO XL in the orange dial which I wear a lot. Now I want to get this same Seiko in my collection. What's the cheapest you have seen it at? Please get back to me when you get this or when you can. Great job on this video. Thank You.
Thank You.
Another great video James!
Sold. Thanks.
is it the same dimensions as the original 6309 from the 80's?
Love this model (the "Triple 7"), being a big fan of its predecessors.
Nice review James. How about the 4R36 accuracy? Thanks.
Excellent review.
Finally James! Been waiting for this bad boy.
Please advise the bezel alignment and the reserve time and accuracy of this SRP 777. Does the Watch come with OEM Seiko Steel Straps. Many Thanks for the comprehensive review.
41 hour power reserve...pretty standard. Alignment is perfect on mine, but of course you have people that say theirs is off a touch, this being Seiko. Depending on the model, it comes with an OEM Seiko steel bracelet. The SRP 775 (black and gold dial) comes with one, for example. Also nearly all special editions of this watch come on steel, and it fits any number of aftermarket options. As far as accuracy...mine runs remarkably well, within 2 seconds per day. But it's also brand new...June 2019 manufacture.
Just got my srp777 last week...even sporting a grey nato from blushark.
Great review, that Bezel on the SKX looks tops and that grey nato really compliments the watch. My wrist is just under 7 inches so the SRP maybe a bit too big but I'm going to try it on.
Faisal Rahman How did it look?
Beautiful watch👍👍Thx you for your review!
The more I wear mine, the more I love it. I got mine $35 more than an SKX, it was on sale and got an extra 25%ish from Creation Watches.
Nice review !
What about the accuracy ? Because i've heard that the SKX are not best when it comes to mesure the time; they lose or gain to many second in my opinion (if what i know is right).
Can you get one made in Japan?
Mine just delivered. $250 all in. Loving it as I await reconditioning on my Rolex Explorer II black face. Great review. What brand NATO strap is that?
Bragging about your Rolex in a Seiko review is just tasteless. Who gives a crap if you own a Rolex. And no I'm not jealous. I'd buy 20 Seiko's before I'd buy one of those status symbols.
i love my srp777j. mine keeps amazing time. Great review
Great review. Thanks for putting it up. Could I ask did you upgrade the bezel yourself or hand it in to a shop to get done?
I did it myself, there are guides to removing the bezel. If you're not comfortable with the task should take a watch maker about 5 mins to make the swap
Great review, James!
Would you prefer the SRP777 or the SRPC23K1? Thanks in advance
Where can I buy the newer silicone strap? I bought the Padi and it came with the bracelet so I took it off and ordered the older rubber strap..seems like the newer version is way more comfortable and felixble.
Just got my 777 for $297 with a 3 year seiko factory warranty. Is there a break in period for this watch it gained 3 minutes over the weekend. I haven’t given the watch a full manual wind yet
Rotty Weiller Do you have good alignment on your watch?
Took my watch back to Macy’s and they replaced it with no questions asked. Seems like the alignment on the new watch is spot on. Been wearing the watch for 9 days now been running perfect.
Hi boss, may i ask, what is the diff between srpe93 vs srp777
Notice that the dial lume is the diff, what is other than that boss..
44.3mm is super huge and simply no way I can wear this daily. Really like the design though. Will definitely consider if turtle ever be available as 40mm.
Excellent review very helpful... this is what I'm facing: I own a SKX 007 which I like a lot and I am looking at getting either the black sumo or this 777 turtle. My issue with the turtle is that it may look to similar to the SKX whereas the sumo is a definite step up. I also have a 7inch wrist and feel that the turtle may wear better . Tough decision any guidance?
I regret selling mine. May have to get one again. I rarely wear my PADI turtle now. I wear my Omega 2254 without any variation - BUT I do think this one rubber would make a dent into the rotation. I wore my OVM v1 last night and today to work and it felt good to have a change up. Wore it on a NATO.
Seiko Turtle FTW! I love my new SRPA21.
I plan to by this beautiful watch as a birthday present for myself. Great review. One suggestion though - please do not shake and swing watch while reviewing... it made me a bit dizzy. Still shots were perfect.
Where can you get an aftermarket strap like the one this comes with?
This is awesome, great review.
Very good review. Thank you!
Damn i love this watch. Just wish it was 2 mm smaller and i would get a 775 in this second. Good review