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Knut Gadd Cult DivervsSeiko King Turtle

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What people say

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Knut Gadd Cult Diver

Owners praise the Knut Gadd Cult Diver for its unique dial design and the value offered at $200, with one owner highlighting the comfortable leather bracelet, good packaging, and included watch roll. A test in Troll Lake, Sweden, submerged a limited edition blue dial variant for 72 hours at 100 feet. The quartz movement is noted by one owner as a point of compromise. Overall, owners view the Knut Gadd Cult Diver as a good value purchase, primarily due to its distinctive dial and included accessories.

Seiko King Turtle

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many appreciating its faithful recreation of classic designs and proven movements like the 4R36 and 6R15. Reviewers highlight impressive case finishing and durability, noting that even larger models wear smaller than expected due to thoughtful case design. Some owners find the solar quartz models a great entry point, appreciating their design and solar functionality. However, specific variants receive critiques: the bracelet clasp on the Samurai is described as underwhelming, and the Sumo's bracelet width and clasp are seen as too narrow and rudimentary, respectively. The SPB183 is considered expensive for a Japanese watch, and its lume is noted as not quite matching older Seiko Monster models. The GMT function on the SPB519 is deemed less practical for serious travel, and its bezel clicks are described as quieter and mushier.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cult Diver41mm
King Turtle45mm
Power Reserve
Cult Diver
King Turtle41h
Water Resistance
Cult Diver100m
King Turtle200m
MSRP
Cult Diver$328
King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$650
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