Which is cheaper, the Squale Matic or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Seiko King Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,595 for the Squale Matic — a $945 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Squale Matic or the Seiko King Turtle?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Squale Matic or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Squale Matic is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Squale Matic or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale Matic.

What movement does the Squale Matic run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Squale Matic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Squale MaticvsSeiko King Turtle

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Squale Matic

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MSRP $1,595

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Matic44mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Matic38h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Matic600m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Matic$1,595

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

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Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$650

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