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Makara Watches · Sea Turtle II

Makara Watches Sea Turtle II

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Case

Diameter
44mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-lug
52mm
Lug width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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Makara Watches Sea Turtle II owners praise its industrial aesthetic, beautiful bronze work with developing patina, and excellent dial readability due to the double-layered sapphire dome. The watch is described as hefty and solid, featuring a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, 300m water resistance, and a 44mm case. Accuracy is reported as +/- 2 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps difficult to use or too large, and one user reported poor customer service experiences, though they still found the watch great-looking. Overall, owners rate the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II highly for its attractive bronze finishing and dial legibility at its price point.

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