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Old Expat Beast · 25 April 2018, 10:50 AM

I picked this up in Japan last weekend, and although it's mostly in Japanese, I thought it was worth scanning and putting up here.

There's a related website here: www.seiko-design.com

Lol-x · 25 April 2018, 01:48 PM

Thanks Adam

If you follow the link you provided to the Seiko design page and click on the word "English" in the top right hand corner you can see the full English versions of all the design volumes.

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Seiko forgot to say: "No animal was harmed during the making of this volume." Poor Turtle carrying that Turtle

Old Expat Beast · 25 April 2018, 01:53 PM

Thanks Steve, I hadn't noticed that

hdrazor251 · 25 April 2018, 02:11 PM

Great link. Thanks for sharing.

mailman · 25 April 2018, 06:32 PM

Very cool Adam. Thanks for sharing

I'm coming around to the Turtles. I've narrowed it down to the SRPA21 or SRPC25.

I'm trying to find a rubber strap that fits and is comfortable. The Seiko Z22 on my SRP581 I'm not a fan of. I love NATO's but need 12" to fit properly. If the stock bracelet doesn't fit, I'd like to find one that does also. I believe most of the Strapcode ones are a bit snug on an 8" wrist. I'm not in a rush so I'll keep looking

Old Expat Beast · 25 April 2018, 08:08 PM

Dunno if this helps, Paulie, but my wrist is 7.25 inches and my Turtle rubber strap has a spare six holes, or about 1.6 inches of 'holed' strap left over, when worn.

1William · 25 April 2018, 09:00 PM

Very cool book. Thanks for posting.

brandrea · 25 April 2018, 09:04 PM

Thanks Adam, very good to see this information.

I’m really liking seiko divers lately. There’s so many options to choose from, I wish I had a local place to look at a bunch.

Dan Pierce · 25 April 2018, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Very cool Adam. Thanks for sharing

I'm coming around to the Turtles. I've narrowed it down to the SRPA21 or SRPC25.

I'm trying to find a rubber strap that fits and is comfortable. The Seiko Z22 on my SRP581 I'm not a fan of. I love NATO's but need 12" to fit properly. If the stock bracelet doesn't fit, I'd like to find one that does also. I believe most of the Strapcode ones are a bit snug on an 8" wrist. I'm not in a rush so I'll keep looking

Paulie,

May I recommend a Bonetto Cinturini 284 strap and swap the buckle. Another great choice would be an MN strap from Erika.
https://erikasoriginals.com
dP

karmatp · 25 April 2018, 11:12 PM

Dan's right, the Bonetto Cinturini 284 is amazing. I have one on my 779 and it is amazing. I took off the OEM strap right away and added the Bonetto 284. I also have a 7 1/4" wrist and I trimmed up the Bonetto a bit so the strap does not have such a long tail. I was super easy and looks amazing and is really comfortable. OH, they have a vanilla smell also that is wonderful.

I personally would not swap buckles though. The Seiko buckle is great but large and wide. The buckle that comes on the 284 is much narrower and fits the 284 perfectly, and it is way more comfortable than the Seiko buckle.

Dan Pierce · 25 April 2018, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Dan's right, the Bonetto Cinturini 284 is amazing. I have one on my 779 and it is amazing. I took off the OEM strap right away and added the Bonetto 284. I also have a 7 1/4" wrist and I trimmed up the Bonetto a bit so the strap does not have such a long tail. I was super easy and looks amazing and is really comfortable. OH, they have a vanilla smell also that is wonderful.

I personally would not swap buckles though. The Seiko buckle is great but large and wide. The buckle that comes on the 284 is much narrower and fits the 284 perfectly, and it is way more comfortable than the Seiko buckle.

Trevor,

I've trimmed the end of my 284 as well. Cut w/ a razor and then sand down to finish and it looks like original.

I find the Seiko buckle as comfortable as the BC but the Seiko metal keeper is too big for the slightly thinner BC strap though. As they say, YMMV.

dP

dafuture · 26 April 2018, 01:00 AM

Wow that is very cool!

dysondiver · 26 April 2018, 01:12 AM

great stuff

mailman · 26 April 2018, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Dunno if this helps, Paulie, but my wrist is 7.25 inches and my Turtle rubber strap has a spare six holes, or about 1.6 inches of 'holed' strap left over, when worn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Paulie,

May I recommend a Bonetto Cinturini 284 strap and swap the buckle. Another great choice would be an MN strap from Erika.
https://erikasoriginals.com
dP

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Dan's right, the Bonetto Cinturini 284 is amazing. I have one on my 779 and it is amazing. I took off the OEM strap right away and added the Bonetto 284. I also have a 7 1/4" wrist and I trimmed up the Bonetto a bit so the strap does not have such a long tail. I was super easy and looks amazing and is really comfortable. OH, they have a vanilla smell also that is wonderful.

I personally would not swap buckles though. The Seiko buckle is great but large and wide. The buckle that comes on the 284 is much narrower and fits the 284 perfectly, and it is way more comfortable than the Seiko buckle.

Thanks guys I appreciate it

Your all just adding fuel to the fire

Tbonewalk · 26 April 2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Dunno if this helps, Paulie, but my wrist is 7.25 inches and my Turtle rubber strap has a spare six holes, or about 1.6 inches of 'holed' strap left over, when worn.

their straps are great, and only $20-$25... wish I could get one in 21mm, my seamaster might've stuck around lol I'm 7.5", and it is great to have one fit comfortably! the new ones on the SRP are even better!

Lol-x · 26 April 2018, 12:27 PM

My wrist is only 6.69 inches...I feel very inadequate

oldman2005 · 27 April 2018, 01:12 PM

Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing

JimSnyder · 27 April 2018, 11:57 PM

UncleSeiko has a Tropic strap. A friend of mine has the Blue SRP on a blue one.

25 April 2018, 10:50 AM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Cool New Seiko Diver Design Booklet I picked this up in Japan last weekend, and although it's mostly in Japanese, I thought it was worth scanning and putting up here. There's a related website here: www.seiko-design.com Attached Images __________________ _______________________

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Thanks Adam If you follow the link you provided to the Seiko design page and click on the word "English" in the top right hand corner you can see the full English versions of all the design volumes. Seiko forgot to say: "No animal was harmed during the making of this volume." Poor Turtle carrying that Turtle __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Very cool Adam. Thanks for sharing I'm coming around to the Turtles. I've narrowed it down to the SRPA21 or SRPC25. I'm trying to find a rubber strap that fits and is comfortable. The Seiko Z22 on my SRP581 I'm not a fan of. I love NATO's but need 12" to fit properly. If the stock bracelet doesn't fit, I'd like to find one that does also. I believe most of the Strapcode ones are a bit snug on an 8" wrist. I'm not in a rush so I'll keep looking __________________ JJ

25 April 2018, 08:08 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Dunno if this helps, Paulie, but my wrist is 7.25 inches and my Turtle rubber strap has a spare six holes, or about 1.6 inches of 'holed' strap left over, when worn. __________________ _______________________

25 April 2018, 09:00 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Very cool book. Thanks for posting.

25 April 2018, 09:04 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	Thanks Adam, very good to see this information. I’m really liking seiko divers lately. There’s so many options to choose from, I wish I had a local place to look at a bunch.

25 April 2018, 11:12 PM	#10
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Dan's right, the Bonetto Cinturini 284 is amazing. I have one on my 779 and it is amazing. I took off the OEM strap right away and added the Bonetto 284. I also have a 7 1/4" wrist and I trimmed up the Bonetto a bit so the strap does not have such a long tail. I was super easy and looks amazing and is really comfortable. OH, they have a vanilla smell also that is wonderful. I personally would not swap buckles though. The Seiko buckle is great but large and wide. The buckle that comes on the 284 is much narrower and fits the 284 perfectly, and it is way more comfortable than the Seiko buckle. __________________ My grails:

26 April 2018, 01:00 AM	#12
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Wow that is very cool! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

26 April 2018, 01:12 AM	#13
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great stuff

26 April 2018, 12:27 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	My wrist is only 6.69 inches...I feel very inadequate __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 April 2018, 01:12 PM	#17
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing

27 April 2018, 11:57 PM	#18
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	UncleSeiko has a Tropic strap. A friend of mine has the Blue SRP on a blue one. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

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