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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsSeiko King Turtle

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
King Turtle
SeikoKing Turtle
MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
King Turtle45mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
King Turtle41h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
King Turtle200m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
16mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$650

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

Seiko King Turtle

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many appreciating its faithful recreation of classic designs and proven movements like the 4R36 and 6R15. Reviewers highlight impressive case finishing and durability, noting that even larger models wear smaller than expected due to thoughtful case design. Some owners find the solar quartz models a great entry point, appreciating their design and solar functionality. However, specific variants receive critiques: the bracelet clasp on the Samurai is described as underwhelming, and the Sumo's bracelet width and clasp are seen as too narrow and rudimentary, respectively. The SPB183 is considered expensive for a Japanese watch, and its lume is noted as not quite matching older Seiko Monster models. The GMT function on the SPB519 is deemed less practical for serious travel, and its bezel clicks are described as quieter and mushier.

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