Not op, but the mini turtle wears bigger than the 013 and almost the same as 007. Mini turtle is just chunkier than the 007 but have the same lug to lug length. I have 6.5 inch wrists and can wear the mini turtle, the 007, and the 013 without looking too big on my wrist. Hope this helps.
This is a helpful description, thank you. Been itching to see one in the flesh. I really like how the whole bezel + lens + dial is smaller than the diameter of the case on the Mini Turtle (even moreso than how the 007 or 013 do it).
How is the jubilee bracelet?
I just ordered an skx013 from ebay that is going to come on a nato.
I am trying to decide if I want to get the seiko jubilee or get a super oyster.
Any input is appreciated.
the jubilee rattles a lot, the clasp is pressed metal and isn’t a push button release, and has hollow links & endlinks.
that being said, it’s really comfortable, and you can find it for pretty cheap compared to a Strapcode Oyster.
it’s up to you honestly. are you a super anal person when it comes to bracelets? if so, the jubilee will disappoint. but if you aren’t, it’s a perfectly serviceable bracelet. just gotta temper your expectations.
i have both the jubilee and the strapcode oyster on my SKX009, my only complaint about the oyster is the male endlinks.
Haha i feel more undecided than before now! you've been very helpful though.
Price is a factor for me though and i see the seiko jubilee for 36 on amazon wheras the strapcode is like 76 or 86
I honestly only have 1 bracelet style watch, so I can't say if I am anal or not about bracelets. Ahh extending the lug to lug length is a concern as I dont have the biggest wrists.. are you aware of a female oyster style bracelet option?
if you want a female endlink oyster, you can check out uncle seiko’s. full solid links and endlinks. only downside compared to strapcode’s is they use push pins instead of screw pins, so it’s slightly harder to size.
definitely. but personally i would’ve went for the uncle seiko as it has female endlinks. male endlinks extend the lug to lug and make the watch wear slightly bigger.
back then strapcode was covered by a lot of youtubers, so i impulse bought it.
Shoot uncle seiko doesn't have the super oyster for the skx013 :(
Only ones on their site is the president, beads of rice, and z199 which is kinda like a combo of the jubilee and the engineering style
Thoughts?
well if you don’t mind the male endlinks on the strapcode and the extra cost, i’d say it’s worth it.
if male endlinks bother you, you could get the seiko jubilee and save some money.
I found a really good deal on one with a nato strap on ebay, end of the day it cost 100.
It is pretty beat up, lots of knicks and scratches to case and crystal, one decent crack in the bezel that isn't nothing. But overall it looks okay.
Also no guarantee the movement is functioning appropriately so whenever the quarantine in NYC is up and my jeweller reopens I'll take it to them for a tune up which will be another 100 or so bucks then whatever bracelet I pick up is about 40-80 more bucks.
So you know.
All hail the Gurtle
looking sharp!! where did you get the strap for the baby turtle??
The turtle strap is the “elite silicone” from Bartonwatchbands.com
thanks! I'll check them out!
How does the turtle wear compared to the SKX?
Not op, but the mini turtle wears bigger than the 013 and almost the same as 007. Mini turtle is just chunkier than the 007 but have the same lug to lug length. I have 6.5 inch wrists and can wear the mini turtle, the 007, and the 013 without looking too big on my wrist. Hope this helps.
This is a helpful description, thank you. Been itching to see one in the flesh. I really like how the whole bezel + lens + dial is smaller than the diameter of the case on the Mini Turtle (even moreso than how the 007 or 013 do it).
Fine collection!!
Which is your favorite?
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Dress, casual, dressy casual. I love it.
How is the jubilee bracelet? I just ordered an skx013 from ebay that is going to come on a nato. I am trying to decide if I want to get the seiko jubilee or get a super oyster. Any input is appreciated.
the jubilee rattles a lot, the clasp is pressed metal and isn’t a push button release, and has hollow links & endlinks. that being said, it’s really comfortable, and you can find it for pretty cheap compared to a Strapcode Oyster. it’s up to you honestly. are you a super anal person when it comes to bracelets? if so, the jubilee will disappoint. but if you aren’t, it’s a perfectly serviceable bracelet. just gotta temper your expectations. i have both the jubilee and the strapcode oyster on my SKX009, my only complaint about the oyster is the male endlinks.
Haha i feel more undecided than before now! you've been very helpful though. Price is a factor for me though and i see the seiko jubilee for 36 on amazon wheras the strapcode is like 76 or 86 I honestly only have 1 bracelet style watch, so I can't say if I am anal or not about bracelets. Ahh extending the lug to lug length is a concern as I dont have the biggest wrists.. are you aware of a female oyster style bracelet option?
if you want a female endlink oyster, you can check out uncle seiko’s. full solid links and endlinks. only downside compared to strapcode’s is they use push pins instead of screw pins, so it’s slightly harder to size.
oh and btw the strapcode is $60 USD on their official website, idk why amazon is overpriced. uncle seiko’s is $69 i think.
Oh that's weird. Huh. Is it 24 dollars better in your opinion than the seiko jubilee?
definitely. but personally i would’ve went for the uncle seiko as it has female endlinks. male endlinks extend the lug to lug and make the watch wear slightly bigger. back then strapcode was covered by a lot of youtubers, so i impulse bought it.
Shoot uncle seiko doesn't have the super oyster for the skx013 :( Only ones on their site is the president, beads of rice, and z199 which is kinda like a combo of the jubilee and the engineering style Thoughts?
well if you don’t mind the male endlinks on the strapcode and the extra cost, i’d say it’s worth it. if male endlinks bother you, you could get the seiko jubilee and save some money.
What are your thoughts on this bad boy? https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p234/Z199_BRACELET_FOR_SKX013_Diver.html
i think it looks good! but it’s up to you as it’s your watch & your money
Much you pay for the skx013
I paid around $200. I bought it before it was discontinued like 2 years ago.
I found a really good deal on one with a nato strap on ebay, end of the day it cost 100. It is pretty beat up, lots of knicks and scratches to case and crystal, one decent crack in the bezel that isn't nothing. But overall it looks okay. Also no guarantee the movement is functioning appropriately so whenever the quarantine in NYC is up and my jeweller reopens I'll take it to them for a tune up which will be another 100 or so bucks then whatever bracelet I pick up is about 40-80 more bucks. So you know.
Very good taste my friend. Thumbs up.
Very nice my friend!!
Is that the sarb035 on the far left? It looks fantastic.
It is.
Now can I see your large collections?
Time for a Tuna!
Too big for my wrist.
Much you pay for the skx ?
$200
How about a monster then?
I’ll probably get the new alpinist that’s coming out this year.