Which is cheaper, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $221 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

What movement does the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

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MSRP $429

Seiko King Turtle

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-142mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

PD-1—

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

PD-1300m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

PD-1$429

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

4R36

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$650

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