Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Geckota Phalanx — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Geckota PhalanxvsSeiko King Turtle

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Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Seiko King Turtle

srpe03

MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

13.9mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47.7mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Green

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$650

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