Have you noticed any scratches? Is the coating holding up? Thanks

Thanks Jeff, I know the asymmetrical shape of the Willard does have more personality but the slim turtle feels like it could be a signature watch for my wrist

@@AverageBros i would wear it on a strapcode chaffle

@@JeffreyMcMahon I actually have an Anthracite Tropic incoming for it

@@AverageBros I want to see the video, but I have to remind myself of the power of FOMO. I'm trying not to buy for a year.

@@JeffreyMcMahon I saw that, you're a brave man. Sharing your goal does make it easier to adhere to though, so I'm certain you'll make the year barring any earth shattering opportunity. I'm curious to see if you find yourself feeding another addiction in the place of watch collecting. I know my watch sickness really ramped up after I completed work on my previous car obsession.

My pleasure, happy to help!

Thanks, the overall theme really comes together well on this one

@@AverageBros Did you actually read the 'welcomewrist' comment before showing a love that will echo through the ages. Circular case design beggars belief. 99% of analogue watch dials are round, little to surprises here. The watch in this instance has a barrel case. On the other hand your selection strap for this particular watch is appropriate. Often it appears that when you show the more generic watches there is an excuse to introduce a strap that adds little to the presentation. I hope you saw the irony of removing the single use plastic from the supplied recycled band, though I think that strap was incredibly elegant, echoing craft from a different age, and was given short thrift in the review. By all means introduce sponsored products but Seiko designers probably deserve more respect. Also you would normally expect an aviator's watch to have a leather band if tradition was to be observed.

@@clivebroadhead4857 Yeah, I read it. They agreed that the bracelet looked more like it suited a pilot's watch, as I mentioned in the video. As for the other comments, maybe rounded would've been more appropriate vs. circular. Strap wasn't sponsored, I ordered and paid normally. I purchased the watch knowing I wasn't going to wear it on the strap or bracelet, so I already had the strap ready and had others in route as well. I didn't disrespect their designers, I'm a customer and this is my watch to wear as I prefer, I've praised their Seichu straps for their looks and build quality but the wearability just isn't there for me. As for the Aviator on a strap comment, I'm specifically talking about bracelets, the 5-link style is something you'd normally see on a Flieger, I just did a video about the new bracelet for the Laco Flieger Pro and it's a 5-link.

@@AverageBros My apologies. Your prompt response leads me to understand how you must have to respond to even the most glib comments. You responded to me in a courteous manner so thank you.

Well, I don't know about that but I'm honored to just be nominated 😂😂😂

Thanks Shane, I was partially motivated by the connection you made with your Ice dial MM200 reduced.

I have a bunch of 6r35 seikos. The accuracy is all over the map. A few pretty good, others not so much. It always amazes me how accurate my 4r35 divers are. I wore a couple of samurai to work.....about 5 seconds off in a day. Most are relatively accurate good runners. Better than my 8L in my Seiko diver.

@Douglas Lockhart I have the Samurai too. It's accurate and reliable with a great looking dial and saphire crystal at half the price of my Willard.

Me too!

That would be cool, they've done a similar dial to what you've described on one of my King Seiko's and Panda Chronographs

6R35 is a great movement; what you mean is a more upscale one.

Mine is running with +-2 seconds a day. Sorry you feel the need to repeat something you see on all Seiko videos.

Way too thick and featured on the strap in most every other photo or video

I think the idea is that's so far down it doesn't need crown guards - it's more protected at 4:30 than 4:00

Strap details in the video with links in the description, thanks

I wear all my natos the single pass technique. I think it gives a much cleaner look and makes the case sit much closer to the wrist.

Their too expensive i.m.o. $150.00+. Maybe 40 buckS I'd order a few of them.

Strap is too thick and bracelet doesn't match aesthetically

The model it references predates the Willard, as the Willard was an evolution of this case, adding asymmetrical crown guards. The Willard is part of the turtle family line being the in-between step between the Slim Turtle 6105-8000 and 6306/6309 Turtles.

Then you must have enjoyed the single use plastic containing the strap. At least if were sandwiched between the shells of baby turtles the result would have been bio degradable. I prefer the 317. Less fluff.

Maybe you should check out and re read the short again... you may just be a bit slow.

Sorry if you felt overwhelmed by the advanced warning, had a few folks prod me for updates and just posted as centrally as possible