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Seiko · Prospex Sea

Seiko King Turtle

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$650Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h
Jewels
24

Seiko

Seiko's day-date automatic caliber and the in-house branded version of the NH36 with stricter quality control and finishing. The additional day wheel over the 4R35 adds the day-of-week complication without changing the movement dimensions. Found extensively in the Seiko 5 Sports and Prospex lines, it offers Seiko's proven reliability with the convenience of day-date display at a mainstream price point.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
mercedes

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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.

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