All Hail the New Seiko Prospex “King Turtle” Refs. SRPE03, SRPE05, and SRPE07
Like the watch that inspired it, the current Seiko ?Turtle? is a classic that?s beloved by watch-heads of all stripes, from those just getting into collecting to the very seasoned among us. And now, as we learned from our friends at Long Island Watch, Seiko is giving the Turtle a nice little upgrade in the form of three new models. Already dubbed ?King Turtle? by Internet Watchdom, these new additions to the Turtle family feature some long-asked-for changes, some of which take the watch further away from its historical counterpart. That?s okay, though, because the changes make these watches look really good.
Seiko Prospex “King Turtle” Refs. SRPE03, SRPE05, and SRPE07
Case Material: Stainless steel; ceramic bezel insert
Dial:Â Black, Green, “Wave” Blue Dimensions:Â 45mm x 13.3mm
Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops
Water Resistance:Â 200 meters
Movement: 4R36
Crown: Screw down
Strap/bracelet:Â Bracelet (SPRE03) or rubber (SPRE05 and SPRE07)
Price: SPRE03 $625; SPRE05 and SPRE07 $595
Reference Number: Refs. SRPE03, SRPE05, and SRPE07
So what do we have here" On the surface, much of the original DNA remains intact. Most notably, the iconic case is largely identical to its predecessor?s, and the general dial layout remains unchanged. But, the devil?s in the details, and the details here speak to a much more refined watch.Â
The bezel features two upgrades. The insert is now ceramic, which I recall people asking for way back when the Turtle first ...
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