My problem with watches is I want all of them.

I have one arriving tomorrow (5/16/24) and I can't wait !!!!

The 6105 Slim was Seiko’s first main stream diver. They only did the 62MAS before which wasn’t really mainstream. After the slim 6105 they came out with the larger 6105 brother, then it was the 6309, 6309 Slim, 7548 quartz, 7002 and 7S26 (SKX) to the modern era.

Love these! Just ordered the white dial variant. Super stoked to get it in hand. Great review!

The review I’ve been waiting for - thank you! Look forward to the follow up vids

Ppl love to hate on seiko for the slight price increase and all that. And I agree I would love for these new releases to be around the 400 to 600 range but, have these in hand you can see and feel the quality difference. And I will take seiko with all the faults over any micro brand. You don't get any history and heritage with micro brands. Plus all my seikos are complete tanks. They hold up against real life wearing.

Stuck between the SPB317 and SPB143. Leaning more towards the SPB143 as it more "versatile" . Either way think I'll be happy with either or. Thanks for the video!

I like it. This configuration is long overdue.

Love this watch.

Running an automatic prospex diver on nato is finally viable!

At first I thought it's just too expensive and rather uninteresting. A friend asked me to buy the white dial version for him and after wearing it, I kinda understand why Seiko is charging so much for this. It's growing on me and it's definitely a nicely made piece.

Finally a decent review on this one. Thanks bro

Very handsome watch and excellent review. Looking forward to the straps options video. Thanks

This watch is so nice! love the overall shape and composition.

I really like these. I was so close to getting the white dial version. I actually ended up going to a sort of oldie instead. Always had my eye on one of the early first 2 Willard reissues in 42.7mm, the green version always stood out to me and eventually caved into getting it very recently. Really nice military kind of green which seems appropriate given the context in which the vintage models are most associated for. And, happily, the bezel lines up! Yes, it's genuine Seiko. I think they've been possibly hoping their QC game most recently. Idk.. maybe... But, I feel I haven't heard of any alignment issues in these nor the new GMTs from any reviewers so far that have gotten them. The newer rubber strap quality they include are good quality. I am aslo not a big fan of the texturing. It's alright, but could prefer something else. I think they should either do the old chocolate bar style or the one with the small pyramids.. are those considered waffle style? I also prefer the coin edge grip around the bezel as you get on this and other higher level Prospex models around this price point. I also don't mind the 4:30 date window. Good they make it upright .. kind of like the SBEC005, instead of tilted like it was a standard date window would be at the position. Keeps dial symmetry in low light. And, it's so subtle and drops to the background, especially when the indexes stand out more. . As such, the dial symmetry in daytime is also pretty much maintained as well. It really depends on the dial and date disk color for whether a 3 or 4:30 date position is better. If it's something they can't color match, then it may be more jarring. Same with a date at 3.. if it can be made in same color and general size/shape of the index marker on the opposing side of the dial it will work better if it can't.

I have just recieved my SPB 317 via courier this morning, and i must say your video quality is exactly what this watch is, its looks so good in person, i'm now waiting for my Crown & Buckle Matte Supreme Black & Slate single layer wrist strap to arrive 👍😃

Seiko is beating everybody by a large margin. Just look at their entire line-up, no other brand even comes close.

It’s going to be my next seiko.

They call it the slim turtle for a reason and as you can see it is a slim turtle!!!!🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

Great video, probably the best review of this one that I’ve seen

Beautiful timepiece

I really like the look of these. I'm not really a Nato strap kind of guy but the thinness of these models would certainly tempt me to give one a go.

Thank you, great review!

Nice size. Like the extra hard coating. Brushed sides. So very tempted!

I sold my slim 6105 years ago and have been waiting for this ever since Seiko started remaking their classic divers. I am a bit dissapointed with the dial, the SEIKO would have been better as an applied/raised logo rather than printed like the original, that's in no way a deal breaker, but the prospex X really seems out of place on this one! I've passed this over as a next purchase as a near new Doxa 600t has been offered to me for less... I'll be keeping this Seiko in mind though, the original slim 6105 was one of my favorite divers and I wouldn't have sold it if it didn't have an aftermarket dial.

Thanks! I never knew the Turtle nickname is from the 6 o’clock view. So cute. But I always thought the name came from the case shape. This Retro Slim Turtle doesn’t feel like a modern Turtle, King Turtle or Mini Turtle. Missing are the original turtle’s arrow minute hand and trapezoid (toilet brush haha) meridian markers. Maybe call it Slim Willard?

Looking forward to the Turtle evolution video.

Australia. I like that it's got lume all around. I'd like to see lume at the 3 o'Clock on all new Seiko turtles.

Thanky you for the video. I got this watch around a week ago and put it on Uncle Seiko Waffle strap. Super nice

I like the idea of added protection with the coating but the only problem is that if you want to polish out a scratch or flea bite it is not possible without destroying the rest of the coating

Already have a king turtle and love it. Itching for another cushion case watch but can't decide between this or the Willard ....Anyone else in this predicament?

Thank goodness they recessed that annoying wave. Who wants a penny glued to the back of their watch?

Maybe the thinnist MECHANICAL. I have an SNE573 (solar quartz) that is 10.6mm. But I WANT this SPB317. Great review. Thanks.

Excellent review

Very good-looking watch! Thanks for the video! If it had a more consistent movement it‘d be a no-brainer for me. But now I‘m struggling with myself. I don‘t mind the unsigned crown. I even prefer unsigned crowns, as I find the common habit of overbranding (dial, caseback, crown, sometimes chapter ring and/or even case side) slightly ridiculous.

Only $900 for a $400 watch what a steal

Absolutely love this 317. I don’t get the whining about date placement, in person especially you do not even notice it unless you look directly at it. You should have showcased it with that waffle rubber as it suits it way more imo as well as keeps the slimness of the case.

Want see it next to a willard and an skx definitely

The size of the date an then the placement, what a miss. It would be a perfect watch✨✨

wish it came on a bracelet

Since you have both, mind if you could try out the spb143 bracelet on this to see if it fits? I really like the black but it only comes with the silicone @_@

Put the order for the SPB317 halfway during watching this review

You need to include bezel + crystal sizes please because these measurements are crucial for how its gonna wear

They took something so vintage like a cushion case and made it look so sleek and modern! The 70 hour power reserve is a useful, real life feature. So tempting but I'll stick with the original Turtles.

Getting this model and selling the good ole SRP777/9

How does the dial color compare to the SPB151? I know they’re both black dial divers, but the SPB151’s dial seems more dark grey in person and on videos than on the Seiko product photos.

Anyone know of an aftermarket oyster bracelet available for these yet ??

IMHO closest to a daily watch, thin ≅12mm thick. I'm retired now, my COSCs are stored. My first Seiko a gift in 1965, didn't buy one until SPB153, 239. Good enough. The 313 is slightly too bland... I'm hoping for some color (next year?), then I might get one.

Hello guys, one question, how about the precision of the movement?

Do you still have your Mini Turtle? Does this wear similar to the MT? And would you get rid of your MT and raise more funds to get this one?

Which u prefer white dial or black dial?

Like the watch but wouldn't swap for my SPB147J1. Funny that you enjoy the relative thinness of the watch, then add the thickness of a nato 🤣😂 The watch is hovering over your wrist, not how I would wear it.

Preordered the Citizen Challenge diver for $481. I like the seiko design but hate the movement.

the five link bracelet is one of the most cool features of this watch

Waiting for my SPB317 to return, after being sent off to be regulated. After a month of everyday wear, the 6R35 movement was averaging -30 seconds per day slow. WTF Seiko?

Got both and wear them more than my Sub no date. My 143 is on a nato as I dislike the bracelet.

Please no! A watch is just a watch. It's not a boy and certainly not a bad one.

I am curious, what is the actual diameter of the dial, minus the bezel between the SPB143 and the SPB317?

Thanks for the review. Sorry if I missed this, is it a screw-down crown? Thanks.

Could you recommend a Seiko that's similar but less expensive ? Don't have that much to spend .

I want that medallion to be pure gold and removable, can it be done?

That's the reason I hate single nato straps. This would look much better on a two part nato

What is the weight of the watch compared to the turtle?

20mm lugs. Not 22mm.

The bezel looks misaligned

I love everything about this piece but I have one consistent gripe. Time keeping! Its rubbish. I live in the UK and paid £750. This watch should be no more than +- 10. Mine was -35 out of the box and just got worse the longer I wore it. It had to be sent back to Seiko and has now returned and is now at about+8, which is ok. lets remember, you can buy a Swiss watch that will be +2-5 out of the box. for the same money. My watch is fabulous but that movement is dodgy. My 4r36 movements fair much better and are obviously much cheaper.. Seiko need to get a grip

Looks a little too much like a 777 but double price...

Seiko got too expensive they used to be called the poor mans Rolex . No more there are so many great micro brands now that deliver more bang for your buck .

Yeah, 900 is a bit steep and a sizable gamble as far as QC is concerned. Hard Pass.

The date window 🤮