Which is cheaper, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Sea Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Makara Watches Sea Turtle — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

What movement does the Makara Watches Sea Turtle run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makara Watches Sea Turtle uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Makara Watches Sea TurtlevsSeiko King Turtle

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Makara Watches Sea Turtle

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MSRP $395

Seiko King Turtle

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Turtle44mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Sea Turtle41h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Sea Turtle300m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Sea Turtle$395

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

4R36

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$650

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