The fact that Seiko went ahead and implemented these upgrades directly into a production model is a clear nod to the greatest fans of the Turtle model and one which I think many will appreciate.

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The King Turtle’s Green “Grenade” Dial

the joint is sized so that the estimated maximum extension is not greater than 25% of the initial width (calculated at +20°C); Since their reintroduction in 2016, Seiko Turtle watches such as this SRPE05 have been powered by the self-winding 4R36 movement. Featuring a practical stainless steel construction, the case has the traditional brushed finish on its top side and a polished finish on the flanks and underside. The screw-down crown is still present and integrated into the case, and the lugs now possess lugholes that make it a breeze to change the strap. Publications of the past touted PDMS as non-toxic because they are large molecules and insoluble in water. This view has changed in recent years. We now understand the potential threat associated with the smaller oligomers involved in the production and degradation of PDMS, as well as those directly added to consumer products.