I've got a SRPD61 '5KX' and it's got the 4R36 in it, and I've found the movement to be incredibly accurate. I last set mine a week and a half ago and it's now seven seconds ahead. I'm definitely considering an SRP777/SRPE93 as my next pickup, I'm just worried whether it will overwhelm my 6.5in wrist. Great video!
In all honesty, these Seiko auto movements are great for the price. Moreover, if you have a watchmaker friend, they can often be regulated to be even more accurate, though not everyone can or wants to do this. Regarding the Turtle, I highly recommend it, though I understand if you're wary of the size. For comparison, my wrist is 7in, so it's possible you may find it a bit big. That being said, the style of this watch is to be oversized so it won't look completely out of place. For a similar look but slightly smaller case profile, check out the Seiko Captain Willard models that may work better for you (unfortunately we've yet to review them on the channel) Worst case scenario, I recommend buying a used Seiko Turtle as a trial run and if it's just too big for you, then sell it on eBay and recoup some of your money so that it's not such an expensive affair. Rafael
Hey there, I'm sure they could, in fact the cyclops is probably more expensive. I think it's something that collectors have become accustomed to now, and if they don't like it, they can always switch it out. Rafael
I've got a SRPD61 '5KX' and it's got the 4R36 in it, and I've found the movement to be incredibly accurate. I last set mine a week and a half ago and it's now seven seconds ahead. I'm definitely considering an SRP777/SRPE93 as my next pickup, I'm just worried whether it will overwhelm my 6.5in wrist. Great video!
In all honesty, these Seiko auto movements are great for the price. Moreover, if you have a watchmaker friend, they can often be regulated to be even more accurate, though not everyone can or wants to do this.
Regarding the Turtle, I highly recommend it, though I understand if you're wary of the size. For comparison, my wrist is 7in, so it's possible you may find it a bit big. That being said, the style of this watch is to be oversized so it won't look completely out of place. For a similar look but slightly smaller case profile, check out the Seiko Captain Willard models that may work better for you (unfortunately we've yet to review them on the channel)
Worst case scenario, I recommend buying a used Seiko Turtle as a trial run and if it's just too big for you, then sell it on eBay and recoup some of your money so that it's not such an expensive affair.
Rafael
Well done Rafael
Thanks!
Rafael
Where can I buy one of these ?? I’ve looked everywhere
The model has changed to SRPE93, with some subtle changes. It should be readily available.
You can still find them in new & used condition mainly on eBay (ebay.us/2XAlp3) & some other online retailers.
*Have the movement regulated by an experienced watchmaker, you'll get COSC timekeeping performance.*
Yep! That's often the case with many of these Seiko watches - with some regulation they can get to be quite accurate.
Rafael
why won’t they make sapphire glass without the cyclops?
Hey there,
I'm sure they could, in fact the cyclops is probably more expensive. I think it's something that collectors have become accustomed to now, and if they don't like it, they can always switch it out.
Rafael
Lol I’m dizzy from this man shaking the watch nonstop
Sorry about that, seems like I did a bit too much "talking" with my hands in this review.
Rafael