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When you guys talk about Seikos what is a "Willard" or "turtle"? I assumed "turtle" was a nickname based on case shape? Is Willard a nickname based on something or just a model name? Or something else?
 
Fenster said:
When you guys talk about Seikos what is a "Willard" or "turtle"? I assumed "turtle" was a nickname based on case shape? Is Willard a nickname based on something or just a model name? Or something else?
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This watch is based on the one Martin Sheen wore in the movie Apocalypse Now. His character's name was "Capt. Benjamin Willard" hence the "Willard" moniker.

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Fenster said:
When you guys talk about Seikos what is a "Willard" or "turtle"? I assumed "turtle" was a nickname based on case shape? Is Willard a nickname based on something or just a model name? Or something else?
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You're correct about the case shape being the source of the "turtle" name.
 
The one Sheen actually wore in the movie was a 70's Seiko 6105-8110 model dive watch. These models can run as much as $4K on the used market today,
 
So I have worn this watch a couple times since I got it and I like it but I am not sure how well I like the look and comfort of the bracelet. are Nato bands comfortable? Would one work (look ok) on this watch? I have never tried a Nato strap before.
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Fenster said:
So I have worn this watch a couple times since I got it and I like it but I am not sure how well I like the look and comfort of the bracelet. are Nato bands comfortable? Would one work (look ok) on this watch? I have never tried a Nato strap before.
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As long as the watch has a solid metal bar that extends the full length of the top and bottom of the face and the metal bracelet can be safely removed without damaging it, a nato band would probably work.
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Fenster said:
So I have worn this watch a couple times since I got it and I like it but I am not sure how well I like the look and comfort of the bracelet. are Nato bands comfortable? Would one work (look ok) on this watch? I have never tried a Nato strap before.
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NATO bands are very comfy IMO. However they can start to stink if you sweat a lot while wearing them. I think a Bond style black and orange or black and grey strap would look great on that watch.
 
Ok great thanks guys. A few days ago I ordered a couple NATO bands for a different watch that I can try on this one. They will be a little undersized, 20mm instead of 22mm, but close enough to give me an idea of how they look on this watch.
 
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