Since this video I have bought the Z199 Uncle Seiko bracelet and let me tell you… what an amazing bracelet, like the jubilee but without the thickness… I am now back to wearing it as my daily, and my Tudor Black Bay Pro is now mad at me😁😉

@@RobertBlanchard Thank you for your reply! Does the bracelet colour/shade sticks out from the case due to the lack diashield coating? Is the colour difference noticeable?

@@superdad4324 there is a bit of difference but not enough to bother me… go to my Instagram page @blanchardwatchco to see a wrist roll I did with the Z199 on the Willard. That gives you a pretty good idea of the color difference.

Thanks! ... I just need to angle the camera up a bit more... or loose 20lbs ;-)

Been working on doing a quick video on the Z199 uncle Seiko bracelet… but had to leave town on business. I’m back and should be able to film this weekend. But check out the latest video of Willard after a year.

Has spent a lot of time at sea and in the Bahamas… no need for any other diver… this one is a keeper!

Good choice as well… I personally like the history behind the Willard but that shape always gets me, I just love it!

Yes, he mentioned that he should have them during the summer... a 20-16 taper will really give this watch that perfect re-issue feel! Currently my Willard is with WatchChris, he will be doing a review on it... check out his channel...

7.4 normal 7.5 when it’s hot and humid!

The srp777 is noticeably bigger on the wrist and doesn't wear as well for me. You may have bigger wrists, however. I have both and like them both equally in different ways.

There is a company that engraves crowns out of Spain. @Seikocrown I believe… they did my ‘Lock -->’ on my srp777. I have been wearing it on an Uncle Seiko rubber Tropic strap (after training the strap to curve) and have not changed it since then. Originally I had it on a rubber NATO that was perfect but the vanilla smell of the rubber bothered me to much so I switched it to the Tropic strap.

Thank you

The sweet spot for the new case design is 7.5... I know this cause my wrist is 7.5 :-) That said there are a lot of factors that go into 'sizing for your wrist... Go check out Peter Kosta's video of wrist size vs watch size kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ft1pi8x-2a7FZ40.html That said my dad has an 8 inch wrist and the new Willard does seem (slightly) smaller but on a NATO it looks much better. The Turtle on the other hand fits an 8 inch wrist perfectly... and looks a bit large on my wrist but still fits the part. Check out my video on the Turtle (before I bought the Willard) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdtzgJmEtbzHeo0.html The only issue for me with the Turtle was/is that it is not a Daily wear... it's just too big for my wrist... the Willard on the other hand I have worn with everything but a Tuxedo... it works with everything and just pulls off a suit (on the bracelet) I have now taken to wearing it on a rubber NATO and I do the switch to the bracelet when I have to wear a suit, Hope this helps in your search!

Wow great price! It true what they say… it pays to wait… I have since put my Willard on an uncle Seiko tropic strap… if I have any advice now is to not bother buying the bracelet… unless you got yours with a bracelet at that price!😉

The company I used to etch the ‘lock’ on my srp777 sells the crown. Most likely I’ll just end up buying it from them (since I do wear my Willard a lot) and they’ll etch it.

@@RobertBlanchard would you be willing to post who sells the crown? I’m keen on getting one also.

Here you go! seikocrown.jimdofree.com

It was more a comment on the fact that the ‘original’ crown had etchings on it telling one how to lock it, and I would think that doing the same would be a nice nod to the past. So it’s not a ‘signed’ crown it’s more of an ‘instruction’ 😁

I had the same issue… I went Willard cause I wanted a diver with its own design architecture (basically a diver that didn’t look like most divers out there) that said… the 143 to me is a better choice since it’ll ‘blend’ in much better with whatever you wear.

Oh yeah still digging the Willard… but it’s been assigned to mostly boat, beach, dive duties. I do throw it on during the day every now and then. Lately I have been testing out the Lorier Hyperion on my vacation… so that’s taking most wrist time at the moment. A great watch and definitely one of the best most versatile travel watches I have owned. Only two issues that I’d change.. one easy one impossible. Easy, to remove the red paint from the 24 hour hand and lum it (or paint it white) the other… it would be perfect if it had a true GMT movement… But back to the Willard… I have plenty of dive watches in my time and the Willard is still the best I have owned. have a happy new year

@@RobertBlanchard only have a homage I modded currently but pulling the trigger on the real Willard soon! Thank you Happy New Year!

@@RobertBlanchard I pulled the trigger finally! Brand new for $995. Also have a 1971 seiko 6105-8110 near mint condition on the way! One of my dream watches! 👍🏻💪🏻

@@stevepodraza6363 that’s awesome! Great price as well! Been wearing mine lately on the rubber nato… looks fantastic!

Mine did... Modded it with a slim case back and now I don't take it off!

Honestly (as you can tell I don’t particularly like the bracelet) pins/collar and screw/pins both have their pros and cons. Pins are difficult to set (need a special tool and in general it’s a pain, but it’s set and forget. Screws are easy to set but unless you use a dab on each screw you unscrew of ‘loctight’ you run the risk of the pin walking out (has happened to me a few times… luckily I caught it before they fell out. Personally, I like screw pins.

Cause how else would you know the day😁 I understand, and I’m sure they might come up with one in the future… but for this model it was done very well and doesn’t take away from the design aspect of the watch. Plus let’s not forget, the original did have a date.

Boating is a part of diving... but if you want to be picky about it... yes it was designed for primarily for diving.... and I do mention diving.

I’m actually changing the bezel to full lume… but apart from that the bezel is actually pretty nice… as well as the action.

My bezel was perfect out of the box… honestly, one of the best clicking I have felt.