Limes Leviathan . SvsSeiko King Turtle

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Limes Leviathan . S at true scale

Leviathan . S

Seiko King Turtle at true scale

King Turtle

Diameter

44.5mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

47.7mm

lowest

Thickness

13.2mm

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

n/a

$650

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
47.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$650
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Limes Leviathan . S

Owners widely praise the Limes Leviathan . S as a robust, legible, and affordable tool watch, with a well-crafted case and a smooth screw-down crown action. The bracelet is described as good quality, and the 44.5mm size wears well on larger wrists, though some find its angular lines less elegant than other Limes models. Reviewers note concerns about the PVD-coated bezel's durability and suggest an aluminum bezel insert would be improved with ceramic, while owners mention the stamped clasp as a drawback. Some owners report significantly reduced resale value, with watches often selling at 50 percent off retail. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Limes Leviathan . S highly for its tool watch design and value proposition.

Seiko King Turtle

Seiko King Turtle is widely praised for its excellent value and robust design, featuring the reliable 4R36 movement. Owners appreciate its superior lume and a bezel action described as smoother and more precise than some siblings. The 45mm cushion case, while substantial, wears smaller than expected due to its shape and short lug-to-lug distance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko King Turtle highly for its proven design and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The King Turtle's ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal are significant upgrades. Reviewers noted a slight price increase for these features.

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