Spinnaker PiccardvsSeiko 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.
Piccard
King Turtle
Diameter
45mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47.7mm
lowest
Thickness
21mm
13.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
550m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$550
lowest
$650
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design. However, some consider it a specialty novelty watch, describing the 45mm case as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners appreciate the Spinnaker Piccard for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, though its size and legibility are polarizing points.
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.
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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