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Makara Watches Sea Turtle

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Case

Diameter
44mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-lug
52mm
Lug width
24mm
Material
Bronze
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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2 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Makara Watches Sea Turtle for its beautiful bronze work, pleasing matte maroon dial, and excellent readability due to its double-layered sapphire dome. The watch is considered a worry-free beater, with one owner noting its accuracy to +/- 2 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the case shape that appears to change from different angles, while others mention a hefty feel. A few owners found the non-applied circular indices a minor drawback. One owner reported poor customer service experiences. On balance, owners rate the Makara Watches Sea Turtle highly for its attractive bronze case and dial finishing at its price point.

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