2017 Seiko Prospex Turtle Blue SRP773 Automatic
Ref: SRP773 (4R36-04Y0)

Points of Mention

This watch is sold with its original Seiko Box but no paperwork. The watch comes paired with a 22mm Seiko stainless steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp and extra links in the box. The watch is from Circa. 2017 in worn condition but is overall good, see the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

The Watch

Here we have a 2017 Seiko Prospex Turtle Blue SRP773 Automatic with a 45mm stainless steel case, a lug-to-lug length of 47mm, and a case thickness of 12.5mm giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. Its cushion shape perfectly sits on your wrist, and Seiko really nailed its ergonomics. At 4 o’clock a screw-down crown with deep knurling for extra grip. Unidirectional bezel with a blue 60-minute insert, Hardlex crystal protects the matte blue dial, lumibrite hour markers surround, syringe hour hand, and broad arrow minute hand, day & date window at 3 o’clock position. Inside we have the workhorse automatic Seiko Cal. 4R36 with hand winding and hacking function, 24 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. The watch comes fitted on a 22mm Seiko stainless steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp and extra links in the box and the watch also comes with its Seiko presentation box but no paperwork.

Personal Note

The Brand

Seiko's history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892 Seikosha was established to make wall clocks. 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924 the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956 Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there Seiko launched Japan's first true divers watch, the Seiko Diver’s 150M fitted with the automatic Caliber 6217 which later was given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.