Seiko Prospex King Turtle PADIvsCitizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Seiko Prospex King Turtle PADI
4R36, 41 h, sapphire, 200 m, 45 mm
€550–600
Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
9051, 42 h, sapphire, 200 m, 41 mm
€560–620
The differences
- Both sit in the same price band: €550–600 against €560–620.
- The Prospex King Turtle PADI uses the 4R36 movement (Seiko) and the Promaster Fujitsubo the 9051 (Citizen).
- The Promaster Fujitsubo is more compact: 41 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 45 mm and 47.7 mm for the Prospex King Turtle PADI.
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 Turtle PADI | Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €550–600 | €560–620 |
| Movement | 4R36 | 9051 |
| Power reserve | 41 h | 42 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 28,800 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 45 mm | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 13.2 mm | — |
| Lug-to-lug | 47.7 mm | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Titanium 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 Turtle PADI or the Promaster Fujitsubo?
The Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo, with 42 h against 41 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Seiko Prospex King Turtle PADI, with an indicative price band of €550–600 against €560–620. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 200 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.