Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela - is the cheaper of the two at $453, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $197 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Draken Tugela - — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Draken Tugela - is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

What movement does the Draken Tugela - run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Draken Tugela - uses the NH35 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Draken Tugela -vsSeiko King Turtle

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Draken Tugela -

MSRP $453

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Seiko King Turtle

MSRP $650

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela -42mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Tugela -—

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Tugela -300m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Tugela -$453

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$453

$650

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