The Seiko Baby Turtle timepiece is trendy among Seiko fanatics, professionals, and watch collectors alike.
Besides being a clean dive watch with impressive specs and eyepopping aesthetics, the wallet-friendly price of this iconic timepiece has made it a must-have for watch lovers.
Featuring a large cushion case, this brilliant timepiece does not only give us a nostalgic experience of the heyday when mechanical dive watches were super popular but also gives us an experience we would always relish.
For people just starting out in the watch world and looking for something sophisticated yet stylish, the Seiko Baby Turtle will not let you down.
Also, if you’re an ardent watch collector looking for something you can wear on your wrist every day, you’ll fall heads of heels for Seiko Baby Turtle.
Plus, its remarkably low price point means you won’t have to spend a fortune to get it.
About Seiko
Despite being around for many years, Seiko has consistently strived to remain relevant even in the phase of stiff competition from Luxury watch brands like Patek Phillipe and Rolex.
For starters, the Seiko brand started in 1881 in a small shop in Ginza, Tokyo, where a 21-year-old entrepreneur began repairing and selling watches.
Eleven years later, precisely in 1892, the company established its Seikosha factory, where they eventually launched their first timepieces.
Thanks to the immense success of Seiko’s first wall clock, the company went on to increase its product range by releasing the first-ever pocket watch nicknamed the Timekeeper in 1895.
This pave the way for the launch of Japan’s first-ever wristwatch to carry the Seiko brand name.
Even after many years in the watch industry, the Seiko brand isn’t relenting on its mission to revolutionalize the watch industry.
Today, peopels collections of incredible watches offer so much to be desired.
Popular specifications
- Frequency: 21600 BPH
- Crystal: Hardlex
- Jewels: 17
- Water-resistance: 200m
- Power reserve: 41 hours
- Movement: Seiko Caliber 4R36 Automatic
- Diameter: 44.3mm (including the shroud)
Seiko Baby Turtle Case
The Seiko Baby Turtle is encased in a broad and cushioned shape case that makes it somewhat stylish and sophisticated.
And just so you know, its turtle-like shape inspired its signature name.
Like many Seiko watches, the Seiko Baby Turtle has broadsides that are uniquely designed to protect the case as well as the crown.
And as you’d expect from most dive watches, the Seiko Baby Turtle is on the big side.
It measures 44.3 mm across and an accompanying 14mm height.
But despite the hefty nature of the watch, it features nice curves that make for comfortable wearing.
Even though the Hardlex crystal adds some height to this watch, the contrasting texture from the double row of polished grips ensures its fits nicely.
While the bezel is unidirectional, we are thrilled that it is pretty firm and holds up nicely.
Seiko Baby Turte Dial
One thing that stands the Seiko Baby Turtle from other dive watches out there is its striking dial.
We particularly fancied its gold bezel, glits details, as well as the dial texts and hands.
Besides its mesmerizing colors, the dial is very similar to what you’ll find with other Seiko dive watches.
Like many Seiko watches, the Seiko Baby Turtle dial features unique hands with large round indices you’ll instantly recognize if you’re familiar with Seiko dive watches.
As per the text, this timepiece has so much going for it.
At first glance, you’ll notice the Seiko brand name on top, followed by the Prospex logo and the phrase “automatic diver’s 200m” beneath.
Even though the Seiko dial looks to have a busy layout, we like the fact that it works as designed.
More so, the Suwa sword-like detail around the 12-hour marker leaves so much to imagine
Seiko Baby Turtle Movement
One of the many drawbacks of vintage Seiko divers is that it was impossible to hand-wind them.
Plus, their seconds don’t hack when you’re setting the time.
Thankfully, the Seiko Baby Turtle doesn’t have any of those problems, and that’s all thanks to its impressive 4R36 movement.
Even though the 4R36 is pretty basic, we like its robust performance and the fact that it comes with 41 hours of power reserve.
More so, it delivers a 21,600 beat rate per minute, which is quite impressive for a watch of this caliber.
Seiko Baby Turtle Bracelet
This dive watch comes with either a steel bracelet or a black silicone strap, depending on which model you opt for.
That said, we love the strap because of its impressive and supple design, coupled with the fact that it carries Seiko’s signature wave design as well as a solid metal keeper.
When it comes to the bracelet edition, it isn’t all that bad, and many Seiko fanatics seem to prefer it for its pristine quality and the fact that it fits nicely.
Another thing you should know about the bracelet edition is that it features a 20mm clasp that works pretty well.
Pros
- Water-resistant up to 200m
- Features a comfortable silicon strap and steel bracelet (depending on the model you opt for)
- Features Seiko’s signature Hardlex crystal
- Date function at 3 o’clock
- Powered by Seiko’s distinctive 4R36 movement.
Cons
- The watch is quite on the big side and may not be so comfortable on some wrists.
- Some users have complained about the bracelet digging into their hands.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Seiko Baby Turtle?
Unlike other dive watches out there, the Seiko Baby Turtle isn’t all that expensive.
And for 320 euros, you can add this beauty to your watch collections.
Is the Seiko Turtle too big?
When it comes to size, the Seiko Baby Turtle a bit too large, but guess what, having a big watch like Seiko Turtle isn’t all that bad, especially considering that it is comfortable and fits nicely.
Is the Seiko SKX007 a good watch?
Featuring all of the impressive specs that make dive watches desirable, the Seiko Turtle is a very decent watch.
Plus, we love the fact that the watch isn’t on the high side.
Conclusion
The Seiko Turtle has no doubt won many dive watch lovers over, and that’s thanks to its impressive design together with its iconic feel.
And because the watch costs a fraction of what you’ll spend on a strap from popular watch brands like Rolex and Patek Phillipe, it’s easy to see why many people prefer this watch.
