“So close to 5 stars, just two minor points lower the score (to 4.5 if I could).
The buckle is so light (pressed outer) that it does little to counterbalance the cushion case, so the watch always feels a little top heavy. A none tapering bracelet with a fully milled clasp would go some way to remedy this.
The inner edge of the bezel is above the crystal and has a sharp edge. Over time this sharp edge may get caught and damaged.
Apart from these 2 minor points it is a great watch with fantastic materials and build quality above its price point.
I recommend this watch and Island watch!”
“Received in UK in just over a week, and absolutely delighted by the watch when I opened the parcel. Fantastic quality, perfect size to be used as an everyday wear. Overall, an amazing purchase that will serve me well for many years I am sure. Thanks very much!”
“With a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel insert, this watch is an excellent value. With a 40mm case, it is a nice size for many wrists, although it does wear a little smaller than the size indicates with the shorter lug-to-lug width. My only issue with this watch is the bracelet. The clasp on the bracelet digs into my wrist and was very uncomfortable. I eventually had to ditch the bracelet for a strap.”
“Dive watches are not my favorite, but I like this one. Fits my slim wrist well. So far running 7 seconds fast per day. A nice inexpensive addition to my collection.”
“Still love the watch, (see original review) but the accuracy is poor. It's running fast about 1 1/2 minutes per day, Unless I can get it regulated under warranty, it will have to go to a watch repair shop to be regulated.”
“I first will say I have a large wrist 7.8" so this is not a large or even my normal case size, but being smaller it gives off the vintage dive vibe and look. I didn't wear it on the o bracelet but instead opted for a uncle seiko beads of rice, and it was great looking. But I settled on a black rubber chocolate bar uncle seiko band. This really is an amazing looking and wearing combination. Flatley the dial face is amazing the relieved non outlined markers and arabics are fantastic as are the markers. Sword hands are in perfect proportion, and you can read the thing about a mile away, with fantastic symmetry. The bezel is easy to turn but the stops are positive and it doesn't get out of alignment during wear...its a 4r36 so your timing will vary but I am getting +2-3 seconds a day from mine when I wear it 24-7 and avg the error over 7 days...about 3-5 if I take off at night...the same person who adjusted my red October must have done this one. The 4 o'clock crown is easy to set,,,,and oddly the case shape seems to hide the ghost date position...I'd much much rather have that than a date window spoiling the looks of the expork. ;-)”
“A great combination of the Mini Turtle with the Spork's dial. Well made, solid, and unique. I like it so much I've purchased two, one to mod and one to keep in its original style.
Love to see a full size Spork too.”
