2018 Seiko Prospex Turtle "Grey Dawn" Limited Edition SRPD0K1
Ref: SRPD0K1 (4R36-06Y0)
Specification
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tag and Seiko paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original 22mm Seiko stainless steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp; all links are provided, plus a grey 22mm rubber strap and pin buckle in the box. The watch is from October 2018 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in fair condition, as you can see from the photos, wear to the case, bracelet and clasp are to be expected. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2018 Seiko Prospex Turtle "Grey Dawn" SRPD0K1 Limited Edition of 0817/2018 launched in 2018, and it was only available in the European market. A curvaceous 44.5mm stainless steel cushion case with drilled lugs leads to a lug-to-lug length of 47.5mm, and a case thickness of 12.5mm ensures a comfortable ergonomic fit on the wrist. At 4 o’clock, a large screw-down crown. The case has brushed tops and polished sides that transition with crisp lines. The unidirectional stainless steel bezel now has a grey dive insert with silver numerals, and the first 20 minutes are in bright orange, and the outer edge has more aggressive two-row knurling, making it much easier to grip. A flat Hardlex crystal sits above a sunburst metallic grey dial; an outer minute chapter ring has orange accents surrounding the applied steel disc and trapezoid indexes coated in LumiBrite at 3 o’clock a day/date window. The black-framed broad arrow and sword hands are coated in LumiBrite with a lollipop counterbalance and an orange-tipped centre-seconds hand. The text is precisely printed “Seiko” with the Prospex logo and “Automatic Divers 200m” at 6 o’clock. On the reverse, a screw-down case back etched with the details of the watch and the characteristic embossed Seiko Tsunami in the centre, inside an automatic Seiko Cal. 4R36, 24 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. A powerhouse of movement was first introduced in 2011. The watch comes paired with its original 22mm Seiko stainless steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp; all links are provided, plus a grey 22mm rubber strap and pin buckle in the box. It also comes with its Seiko presentation box and papers.
Personal Note
This Seiko Turtle "Grey Dawn", reference SRPD0K1, is easily one of the best Turtle Limited Editions, the colour combination works perfectly for the design and, unsurprisingly, the dimensions are great on the wrist. If you've not had the chance to try on a Seiko Turtle, I'd highly recommend it, it's a large watch but hugs the wrist effortlessly. So snap this one up and add it to your collection today!
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.