Seiko Auto King Turtle (Sapphire) $499 Delivered @ Starbuy

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  MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 10:55

  +5

  Great watch but that pill cyclops would do my head in.

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    WatchNerd on 27/03/2024 - 10:56

    +2

    So just remove it bro, plenty of youtube vids showing how to do it.

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      MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 11:00

      +3

      I was happy to do that on my SD1953 but not on a $500 watch.

      I've noticed a lot of reviewers complain about the metal strap keeper. I have a different Seiko with that and it's perfectly fine and actually functions really well.

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        rosebank on 27/03/2024 - 13:19

        +2

        I have this watch but only paid $250, I think it's still in the box. I'm gonna remove the weird cyclops

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    G-rig on 27/03/2024 - 11:42

    Agreed, and the texture isn't the best either.
    Just get a sumo or samurai.
    Most people know what day it is and it's one less thing to set for an auto ;)

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    beltdrive on 27/03/2024 - 11:55

    +2

    I know the King Turtle has better technical specs, but in terms of aesthetics IMO:

    Mini Turtle > Turtle > King Turtle

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      G-rig on 27/03/2024 - 12:00

      Worth getting sapphire, for a good price like these hey. Don't see many Mini turtles around but I like them too.

      I'd remove the pill shaped cyclops but leave the samurai one on, the date window looks funny if too small.

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      MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 12:27

      I reckon it's more…

      Slim Turtle > Mini Turtle > Turtle > King Turtle

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      rosebank on 27/03/2024 - 13:24

      I own all of turtles and tortoises and I agree, mini is the best and the only one I've had a rando compliment it.

      Mini > land tortoise > Turtle/King minus cyclops

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        MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 14:33

        Have you got a slim Turtle (SPB31xJ)?

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          rosebank on 27/03/2024 - 14:49

          @MS Paint: No I don't. When I had a choice between a SPB313J and a SBDC169 on sale, I picked the Willard which was only about $100 more, and has a nice dial.

          SPB31xJ is pretty much a land tortoise with a 6R movement, but costs 5x more.

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            MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 15:12

            @rosebank: That glacier dial is awesome.

            I have the slim and the land and the slim case/crystal/hands/finish etc absolutely shit all over the land. Definitely worth the premium in my experience.

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              rosebank on 27/03/2024 - 15:15

              @MS Paint: I'm sure the hardware is better, but they just look too similar to me. Which slim do you have?

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                MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 15:32

                @rosebank: 317 - traditional black. I've always loved the original 6105-8000 over the wider Willard. The price was right so I jumped.

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                MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 15:45

                +1

                @rosebank: same but different

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                  G-rig on 27/03/2024 - 16:35

                  @MS Paint: That black Willard looks good. May have to mod the dial on the steeldive

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                    MS Paint on 27/03/2024 - 16:41

                    @G-rig: It's not a Willard. It's a turtle origin. A modernisation of the 6105-8000 which was released before the Willard (6105-8110). Most comfortable watch I've ever worn. Seiko nailed it in 1968.

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                      G-rig on 27/03/2024 - 17:26

                      @MS Paint: Ah so if is. I'd be happy with either, that's a looker for sure, no doubt pretty expensive too.

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    Emeister on 27/03/2024 - 16:25

    +1

    You young pups will be grateful for it one day.