Seiko Prospex Turtle PADIvsSeiko Prospex King Samurai PADI
Seiko Prospex Turtle PADI
4R36, 41 h, Hardlex, 200 m, 45 mm
€390–440
Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI
4R35, 41 h, sapphire, 200 m, 43.8 mm
€530–580
The differences
- The Prospex Turtle PADI costs about €140 less than the Prospex King Samurai PADI, going by the indicative price band.
- The Prospex Turtle PADI uses the 4R36 movement (Seiko) and the Prospex King Samurai PADI the 4R35 (Seiko).
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI has a sapphire crystal and the Prospex Turtle PADI a Hardlex crystal. Sapphire scratches far less.
- The Prospex Turtle PADI is larger across (45 mm against 43.8 mm) but shorter lug-to-lug (— against 48.7 mm), and lug-to-lug is what decides whether it overhangs the wrist.
Choose the Prospex Turtle PADI
If you want to spend less and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Prospex King Samurai PADI
If you prefer a sapphire crystal.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Seiko Prospex Turtle PADI | Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €390–440 | €530–580 |
| Movement | 4R36 | 4R35 |
| Power reserve | 41 h | 41 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Hardlex | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 45 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Thickness | 13.4 mm | 12.8 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | 48.7 mm |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Silicone strap |
| 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 Turtle PADI or the Prospex King Samurai PADI?
Both have 41 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Seiko Prospex Turtle PADI, with an indicative price band of €390–440 against €530–580. 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 Turtle PADI, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.