Comments on: Review: Seiko PADI Automatic Diver SRPA21

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 22:01:13 +0000

Are you really serious with your comments about the bracelet.
It is a car wreck of a bracelet.
The first thing anyone should do when buying this watch is remove it and get a decent one.
The watch itself is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone with the words of caution to remove the bracelet

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:05:02 +0000

In reply to Magnus Taur. Labelling for intended markets. Both the same movement and same quality.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:03:22 +0000

In reply to Anthony Scotland.

Not true at all. The labelling is all to meet the intended market. J & K have absolutely no difference in quality and are both the same movement, with the only difference being “made in japan” on the rotor.

Of the 40+ turtles that have come through my hands, it’s a 50/50 mix of chapter between the K & J versions for chapter ring alignment and out of the box accuracy.

Collectors always prefer the J versions, but I can tell there is no difference in quality between the two.

By: Anthony Scotland

Anthony Scotland — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 01:19:25 +0000

The ‘K’ series which can be identified by lack of ‘made in Japan’ is actually Malaysian movement and case made in China. (it says this on the blue peel off sticker on the back). Quality is still very good at this price, however the ‘J’ series are apparently superior, as you would expect. I have 2 ‘k’ series and they are very good, though have to admit that I was slightly disappointed to discover they are not Japanese movement.

By: Melvin

Melvin — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 14:17:12 +0000

I just bought a PADI Seiko, for that price I’m very happy with this watch. Well Done Seiko!
For Watch beginner Seiko is the way to go.

By: shogunpower

shogunpower — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:47:41 +0000

Such a quality at this price range, WOW! That says everything what the best watch brand is…

By: Glen Wooten Wooten

Glen Wooten Wooten — Sun, 07 May 2017 10:12:33 +0000

Just bought a Padi ,Mine says “Special Edition” on the back , it is one Beautiful Watch, I Bought mine for $489.00 Aud, a Steal at that price, It is Gorgeous, and runs perfect,

By: Magnus Taur

Magnus Taur — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:30:57 +0000

Nice watch indeed. Some models don’t have Made in Japan written on the dial. What’s the difference? All of them are Japan movement right?

By: NT

NT — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:44:20 +0000

Just got my PADI based on this review. Even though I have a slim 6.3″ wrist, the watch isn’t too overwhelmingly large. It wears like a 42mm. The dial just pops in sunlight. Awesome! And with discounts, it can be gotten at a very decent price – superb value for $$. Thanks Deployant for convincing me to grab this one!

By: Mico François

Mico François — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:32:17 +0000

Just bought one I’m fully satisfied with it very nice very cool watch and I won’t change it for another watch

By: My

My — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:01:13 +0000

Just bought my padi seiko have no problems with it at all! A fine piece of time, wouldn’t trade it in for nothing! Matt.

By: Kelvin de Leon

Kelvin de Leon — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:20:36 +0000

(Y) its almost 1 month after i got my turtle padi srpa21k ^_^ never regret until now to bought this (Y) very well made, so stunning especially you wear it ^_^ the steel bracelet is real heavy but if you want,you can change to nato, rubber or leather, any of this is fit and still stunning for padi turtle ^_^

By: Kelvin de Leon

Kelvin de Leon — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:15:59 +0000

(Y) i love my turtle padi 4r36, i checked carefully, the bezels click are fully intact,the chapter ring is well aligned, the performance is in very good condition ^_^ , the case is solid combination of shiny and satin finnish ^_^ its they same in the picture, no marke where made in.. (Y) .. bought last october 11 and now still kickass watch :D.. not regret to have this ^_^.

By: Peter Chong

Peter Chong — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 08:57:35 +0000

In reply to Ben Tan. Ben, you probably either got a lemon or someone tried to rip you off. But you managed to get a refund, so chill, and save the angst. The watch is either made in Japan or some are made in other countries.

By: Ben Tan

Ben Tan — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:13:01 +0000

One watch shop in Chinatown told me that it is made in Korea. I know at once he was bullshitting me. Having a “K” in the model number doesn’t mean it is made in Korea. Some online sellers even said that theirs is made in Japan because the model number ends with a “J1”. You know what, I think all these are probably made in China, that’s why the quality is so screwed up!

By: Ben Tan

Ben Tan — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:07:32 +0000

This watch is a joke! I bought on 4 Nov 2016 and within the same day, it stopped 3 times despite me winding it 50 turns. After each winding, it stopped after only 3-4 hours. Also, the date portion has black stains on the white background. Where is the QC?? Seiko is such pure crap!!! Anyway, I returned the watch and got a refund.

By: Nick shangs

Nick shangs — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:12:57 +0000

They have them in the U.K. From these guys http://seiko-citizen-orient-direct.co.uk/product/seiko-prospex-turtle-padi-divers-200m-srpa21k1-srpa21k-mens-watch/

By: Peter Chong

Peter Chong — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:23:52 +0000

In reply to Dennis Roque.

Dennis, we received a reply from our Japanese friends at Seiko PR. Their response is as follows (paraphrased):

Seiko watches are made in many factories which are located not only in Japan but in other countries. Markings on the back do differ. Seiko stands by the quality of every product, regardless of the country of origin. No matter where the factory is located, they are operated under Seiko Japan’s strict guidelines and procedures. Those which are marked “Movement Japan” indicate that the movement is indeed made in Japan. Others which are no so marked, means that the movement is made elsewhere.

Hope this helps.

By: Peter Chong

Peter Chong — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 10:03:07 +0000

In reply to Dennis Roque. Thanks Dennis for your comments. We have written to Seiko Japan on your question. We are also keen to find out the answer. Will update when we get a reply from them.

By: Dennis Roque

Dennis Roque — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 01:20:26 +0000

I live in the U.S. and I just recently bought a SRPA21 from Singapore. I noticed that like the watch featured in your article, my watch doesn’t have the words “Movement Japan” printed at the back of my watch. Here in the U.S., I see the same model watch (SRPA21) but they all have the words “Movement Japan” printed at the back of the watches. I would like to know if there is a difference between these watches (those with and without the printed words “Movement Japan” at the back)? Are some of them made in Japan and others in other countries? Any information on this matter would be appreciated. Thank you.