Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADIvsSeiko Prospex King Turtle PADI
Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI
4R35, 41 h, sapphire, 200 m, 43.8 mm
€530–580
Seiko Prospex King Turtle PADI
4R36, 41 h, sapphire, 200 m, 45 mm
€550–600
The differences
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI costs about €20 less than the Prospex King Turtle PADI, going by the indicative price band.
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI uses the 4R35 movement (Seiko) and the Prospex King Turtle PADI the 4R36 (Seiko).
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI is more compact: 43.8 mm across and 48.7 mm lug-to-lug, against 45 mm and 47.7 mm for the Prospex King Turtle PADI.
Choose the Prospex King Samurai PADI
If you want to spend less and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Prospex King Turtle PADI
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI | Seiko Prospex King Turtle PADI |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €530–580 | €550–600 |
| Movement | 4R35 | 4R36 |
| Power reserve | 41 h | 41 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 43.8 mm | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | 13.2 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 48.7 mm | 47.7 mm |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Silicone strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Japan |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Prospex King Samurai PADI or the Prospex King Turtle PADI?
Both have 41 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI, with an indicative price band of €530–580 against €550–600. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 200 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Seiko Prospex King Turtle PADI, because it measures 47.7 mm lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.