Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean is the cheaper of the two at $289, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $361 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Spinnaker Dark Cerulean is rated to 550m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean.

What movement does the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean uses the NH35 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Spinnaker Dark Cerulean

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MSRP $289

Seiko King Turtle

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MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Cerulean45mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Dark Cerulean40h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Dark Cerulean550m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Dark Cerulean$289

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

21mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

47.7mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

550m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Dark Cerulean

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$289

$650

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