Nice choices and tough decisions!
I have that exact turtle reissue, but then again, i also have. an original 6309
I like my divers, especially Seiko divers, in all black garb, but I figured I'd get this one as a sort of 'commemorative' piece given the golden accents. It's actually really nice looking in the metal and the gold gives is a bit of different light (and i hate gold tones in watches).
Actually wearing it today
The SNE I've also tried and really enjoyed it on the wrist. Mind you it was the 497, black with metal bracelet. It does feel robust the the shroud is some sort of hard plastic (I'm almost 100% certain). It being solar is a matter of preference. I have to say though, that I ended up not getting the SNE but eventually got an original 7549-7010 300m tuna and love it.
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