SEIKO Automatic Watch for Men – Prospex Automatic Diver – Rotating Bezel, 200m Water-Resistant
Price: $595.00 - $418.00
(as of Jan 24, 2025 21:53:21 UTC – Details)
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Joe Lincoln –
If you’re on the fence just do it.
I had owned the Seiko PADI diver w/the pepsi bezel for three years and was wondering if upgrading to the King Turtle would be worth it but oh lawdy rest assured this baby is one cool customer!
Some positives…
The ceramic bezel is a noticeable touch of class
Can’t be certain but it definitely feels as if the lume was made with a little extra TLC.
Bezel clicks better (again not exact science but it certainly feels that way)
If you’re worried that it might be too large of a watch don’t worry. The case shape allows it to wear smaller than as advertised on the dimensions.
Someone else in the reviews said that this was the Toyota Tundra of watches and I couldn’t agree more.
Owen B. –
Probably the best mid-tier Seiko diver available
The “king turtle” is a known entity at this point—upgrading the bezel to cermamic and the crystal to sapphire from the original turtle. I’ve never owned the “basic” turtle, but I’ve heard that the silicon strap on this watch is also an upgrade. I really like the strap, but also wear it on a nylon (“nato”-style) strap and an Uncle Seiko beads of rice bracelet with fitted endlinks (I highly recommend this last, but it is a *pain* to put on). I really like the green waffle-dial pattern and the rectangle cyclops. People run hot or cold about the cyclops magnifier, but it provides good magnification (unlike some) and helps disguise the fact that there is absolutely no attention given to the date window at all, it’s just a hole in the dial—which I think might be a bit of an eyesore without the cyclops.
If you want to debate about the best seiko models, rising prices, etc. then you can find plenty of company on various watch forums. However, for me, this is the best automatic seiko diver in its price tier. Moving a step higher, you get the 62mas reissues, with the upgraded 6rxx movement. Short of those (which will run you around 900-1k from an authorized dealer, and around 700 if you want to import them from the Middle East on ebay) this is it. Iconic design (the famous “willard” model was actually an earlier version of this case design), versatile, and good features for the money.
People complain about the accuracy of seiko’s automatic movements, especially the 4r series, but I haven’t had any trouble. Seiko often provides very conservative stated tolerances with the watch usually overperforming to a significant degree.
Michael –
Great, Quality Watch!
I was a little skeptical prior to ordering this watch on whether or not I would actually like it. I own a few other Sekoâs, including the newer model GMT. This one is my new favorite. The quality is noticeable over their other models in $200-$300 price range. It does look a little bigger on wrist in photos, but in person it is much more proportionate. If youâre in the market for a solid dive watch under $500, I strongly recommend this watch.
JH –
Incredible watch
If you donât own a Seiko turtle youâre missing out
Jay –
Killer
Legit time peice. I was in the market for my first automatic everyday watch. After doing some digging I settled on this one. I know hit and miss QC of Seiko is a thing but the one I have is pretty flawless. No dust under the sapphire, face is clean, hands are sharp and defined well, and the lume is perfect. I wear this watch almost daily. I like the candy bar cyclops. It’s centered well and magnifies to my liking. The stock silicone strap is very nice and comfortable. Brought this watch out during summer camping, swimming, even kayaking and to hung in there and impressed me tons over my orient Kamasu. The day and date on my Kamasu was not maintaining accuracy. I could not get the day and date to sync at all so I sold it and got this peice instead and its keeping better date and time. Everything is synced up and accurate. Mine is running about +2 sec a day and that’s perfectly fine with me. Watch is continuing to look great and rugged. Looking at more Prospex models and explore more Seiko options.
“zl47” –
A beautiful Seiko classic with excellent upgrades
For most people who have followed Seiko closely know that Seiko is famous for its dive watch, a long history going back to 1960s. Two main branches of Seiko dive watch are Turtle and Tuna, the latter being more geared toward professional saturation divers than for casual water sports wear. The cushion shape of Turtle was outrageous when it first came out in the 1970s, but gradually it was accepted. By now it has become a Seiko classic. This new version of Turtle (called King Turtle) has all the traits of previous issues, with a few very nice upgrades: 1) Sapphire crystal, 2) ceramic bezel insert, and 3) a new bezel with better rotation feel. Some people don’t like the added day/date magnifier glass, but I like it. It gives the watch an additional “dimensions” when viewed from different angles, not to mention the improved readability.
Seiko issued a few different models for King Turtle this year. I personally like this green waffle version the best. But I know this is a matter of personal taste. I happen to like military green for a sports watch, probably because I used to wear a cheap military green Seiko 5 for ten years when I was very young (speaking of that old Seiko 5, it still ticks!).
The only reason I take out one star is the slight misalignment of the bezel. It’s so slight that one may not notice it if not looking very carefully. I heard Seiko tend to have this bezel misalignment problem, but interestingly, none of my previous Seikos (all cheaper than this one) had this problem. Now, I encountered it when buying a more expensive Seiko. Nevertheless, it’s not a problem that really bothers me very much.
Chung s lee –
Perfection
This watch is utter perfection. Love the face and bezel. Iâm not sure what others are talking about but the alignment issues are not here or arenât very noticeable. For the price this is a great watch. Super comfortable and big, but wears small. I have a feeling in never going to wear my tag or other watches now s as they feel big and chunky compared to this.
O –
excelente reloj. para los que piensan que está muy grandote, ignoro por que en la muñeca no se ve tan grande
ShannynMarie –
Killer watch one of the best they’ve put out in my opinion it’s got everything going for it textured dial which is very hard to find beautiful size screw it on Crown 24 jewels beautiful green band this watch feels awesome I’ve been buying Seiko watches for 35-40 years I was my latest addition my favorite you got $1,000 Prospect Turtles and so on most of them are ugly not designed very well as far as Beauty and character this one’s just perfect down to the markers the dot marker on the bezel the magnifying portal glass all the goodies are on there
Rick Dahl –
Always wanted a Turtle and this was the one. Looks better in person then any photo. Very accurate and the most comfortable on the wrist of all the watches I ownâ¦.and I own a few. LOL.
Pradeepkumar Nair –
An excellent watch for automatic watch lovers.
Mer –
Muy bonito reloj, llego en prefecto estado, hermoso Dial! Y con el cristal de safiro se ve super, excelente compra.