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Title: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: D'Andy on November 18, 2015, 02:38:05 PM
In other words, the updated Seiko 6306/9 are coming home. Now known as SRP773/5/7/9, the updated 6306/9 were essentially the same design but updated into the Prospex range, slightly bigger and with the modern robust workhorse i.e. 25j 4R36. Eagerly waiting for them to hit the local market and getting my monies ready. They were reportedly going at RRP : RM2k+, although by the time they hit Malaysia, the prices could be different depending on how MYR was doing. Well, one thing's for sure, I know that Meor would most likely snatched the 1st turtle to hit our shores, LOL  :thumbsup: Good news for us Seikoholics...

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP777K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP775K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP779K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP773K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: watzisname on November 18, 2015, 04:14:40 PM
Great news but I wish they were cheaper..
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: D'Andy on November 18, 2015, 07:53:39 PM
Great news but I wish they were cheaper..

Well, we have the Forex and GST to thank for the increasing prices. Seiko used to have healthy discounts at ADs- now, they were cutting on discounts too besides the adjustments in prices  :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: myric on November 18, 2015, 08:04:31 PM
Nice about the new version, but not nice on the pricing :s
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: G.MAC on November 19, 2015, 08:15:20 AM
If these come with sapphire crystal, I would be all over them
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: D'Andy on November 19, 2015, 09:36:57 AM
If these come with sapphire crystal, I would be all over them

I believed Seiko's Hardlex crystal ain't no slouch in itself. I had a Seiko that suffered a sharp drop many, many years back. The Hardlex chipped a bit (and relatively cheap to change at Thong Sia), whereas a sapphire would have shattered in such a fall.
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: meoramri on November 19, 2015, 11:47:16 AM

In other words, the updated Seiko 6306/9 are coming home. Now known as SRP773/5/7/9, the updated 6306/9 were essentially the same design but updated into the Prospex range, slightly bigger and with the modern robust workhorse i.e. 25j 4R36. Eagerly waiting for them to hit the local market and getting my monies ready. They were reportedly going at RRP : RM2k+, although by the time they hit Malaysia, the prices could be different depending on how MYR was doing. Well, one thing's for sure, I know that Meor would most likely snatched the 1st turtle to hit our shores, LOL  :thumbsup: Good news for us Seikoholics...

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP777K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP775K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP779K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/SRP773K1_Seiko_Automatik_Prospex_Diver_Turtle.jpg)

Haha...you guys can read me like a book :)


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Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: meoramri on November 19, 2015, 11:48:19 AM
....btw the blue & Pepsi pieces are cool


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Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: 1to12 on November 19, 2015, 08:36:10 PM
The blue is really cool!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: watchdiver on November 20, 2015, 07:07:23 AM
this looks really interesting, I always liked the 6309 design.  Do you have any info on the measurements (width, lug to lug length, and strap size?)
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: D'Andy on November 20, 2015, 01:42:44 PM
this looks really interesting, I always liked the 6309 design.  Do you have any info on the measurements (width, lug to lug length, and strap size?)

Here you go :

Caliber 4R36
Automatic winding with manual
Power reserve 41 hours
Processed 24 Jewels
Day / Date
stop seconds
stainless steel case
44.3 mm case diameter
Rotatable bezel side
stainless steel bracelet
Folding clasp with push button release
Hardlex mineral glass
LumiBrite luminescent hands
LumiBrite luminous indices
Screw down crown
Screw caseback
Water-resistant to 200 meters
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: Timeless on November 20, 2015, 03:08:11 PM
I likes the gold n black dial
Title: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: nikfs1881 on February 27, 2016, 11:50:32 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/c46b5430c90d57151b08940397bf8180.jpg)

My new SRP775J1.....


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Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: D'Andy on February 27, 2016, 01:17:13 PM
It's Pepsi sibling says, "Hi"  :thumbs:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XlT15s9NNcg/Vq7HOF11FtI/AAAAAAAAH6A/oNVZvSFOTu8/s320/IMG_20160201_101101_AO_HDR_1454292718870.jpg)
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: Timeless on February 27, 2016, 01:28:18 PM
Blue will be my choice
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: nikfs1881 on April 22, 2016, 01:27:09 AM
http://www.hodinkee.com/articles/long-term-wear-report-on-the-seiko-turtle-srp-775-black-and-gold

Latest review on Turtle 775 by Hodinkee


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Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: JeepWH on April 22, 2016, 06:46:37 AM
Nice watches, but no monies..... ;D
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: JeepWH on April 22, 2016, 07:02:58 AM
If these come with sapphire crystal, I would be all over them

I believed Seiko's Hardlex crystal ain't no slouch in itself. I had a Seiko that suffered a sharp drop many, many years back. The Hardlex chipped a bit (and relatively cheap to change at Thong Sia), whereas a sapphire would have shattered in such a fall.

Totally agreed bro.
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: psychokandy on April 23, 2016, 09:02:50 PM
This is one of the best reissues in recent years.
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: D'Andy on April 24, 2016, 07:46:36 AM
Turtle & Iso on a matching scooter, out for a ride in the morning mist haze.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrITcFp5dlA/Vxwiri0G94I/AAAAAAAAIJI/DDEYqQ8-PKUd95edvBa60nf-UUZ6c4S_QCLcB/s400/13055429_10209078959595417_4646521601695983041_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: wildaxlrose on April 24, 2016, 10:23:19 AM
Awesome looking watches dude


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Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: Calvin002 on May 03, 2016, 12:46:14 AM
 :thumbsup:Hope to have it in my collection too ;D
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: Sterimar on May 09, 2016, 11:18:25 AM
I am currently considering between the 775 and 787 as I already own a SKX009.
I'm leaning towards the 787 but is confused as from the pictures I've seen the blue on the bezel appears light in some pictures and darker (deeper blue) in others. Which one is the correct tone or are there 2 blue versions?
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: bts on May 11, 2016, 07:04:18 PM
It seems that I'm going crazy over Seiko Diver. Just got my Seiko Monster and now eyeing on this and the Sumo.
Question.. why is some of the SRP779 has got red minute hand? Is this the latest model?
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: Yoda on May 12, 2016, 04:47:18 AM
It seems that I'm going crazy over Seiko Diver. Just got my Seiko Monster and now eyeing on this and the Sumo.
Question.. why is some of the SRP779 has got red minute hand? Is this the latest model?

Yes youre right new and different model.

Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: bts on May 12, 2016, 04:52:49 AM
It seems that I'm going crazy over Seiko Diver. Just got my Seiko Monster and now eyeing on this and the Sumo.
Question.. why is some of the SRP779 has got red minute hand? Is this the latest model?

Yes youre right new and different model.

Ahh, thanks. Am just afraid that it would be a fake. Haha.
Title: Re: Get Your Monies Ready- The Turtles Are Coming Home...
Post by: cklim on May 22, 2016, 07:51:33 PM
Hi guys, any idea whether this limited edition - SRP21A is available in Malaysia, and at what price range?

Its blue dial is so cool... just like deep blue sea :-*

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah113/cklim_1971/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05-22%2021.40.50_zpsrcxtvobs.jpg)