Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving 44mmvsSeiko 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.

Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving 44mm at true scale

Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving 44mm

Seiko King Turtle at true scale

King Turtle

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47.7mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$340

lowest

$650

Movement

Seagull ST2130

Seiko 4R36

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.7mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST2130
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$340
$650
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Reviews

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Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving 44mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving Watch 44mm for its bracelet quality, describing it as very nice and flexible, and appreciate the dial's aesthetic, with one owner specifically noting a love for the dial and an interesting sub-dial. The 44mm case, while large, is noted by some owners to wear well due to curved lugs and not look comical on average wrists, making the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving Watch 44mm suitable as a versatile beater watch for swimming and various attire. One owner reports the bezel has 60 clicks. On balance, owners rate the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Matte Dial Diving Watch 44mm highly for its bracelet quality and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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