Seiko Turtle Owner Review : Versatile, robust and endearing

It's been over 15 years since I fell in love with watches. Working in design, I'm drawn to the idea of function harmoniously blending with the aesthetics and form of a timepiece. The year it was reissued, I fell in love with this model and still do. Bold, functional, legible, with day, date, and time, and a practical dive bezel for timing without the sophistication of a chronograph that would make it seem too "precious," it's also beautifully finished with variations in the case treatment (polished and brushed). It's accompanied me to business meetings and on hikes alike. It's a real workhorse that I don't hesitate to take everywhere. It was my first "real" automatic watch (after Vostok watches) and holds a special place in my collection; I adore it.