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Makara Sea Turtle Bronze

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The Makara Sea Turtle Bronze was a 44 mm bronze watch with a Seiko NH35A automatic movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$395
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
300 m
Type
Other
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
17 mm
Lug-to-lug
52 mm
Origin
Canada
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Date
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Sold on a strap; no bronze bracelet.
Crystal
Double-dome sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black (representative); teal and maroon on the same bronze case
Dial colours
Black Blue Red Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Retired: the maker's Watches lineup now carries its 2018 successor, the Sea Turtle II, and lists this original only as sold out (read 2026-10-11)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Makara (maker) / Worn and Wound review Spec checksAlloy Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Makara Sea Turtle Bronze made of?

The case is cusn8 marine bronze. That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Makara Sea Turtle Bronze?

The case is 44 mm across, 17 mm thick and 52 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 300 m.

How much does the Makara Sea Turtle Bronze cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $395.

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