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Old 19 November 2017, 01:27 PM   #1
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Seiko Blue Turtle

I just purchased a new Seiko Blue Turtle from Seiko Boutique in NYC over the phone. I don't have it yet, should be here next week. However, I am starting to get a little concerned on the authenticity for the following reasons:

1) I doesn't come with the original Seiko Turtle box (Black with blue trim).
2) the caseback says "Movement Japan" after the movement number which is 4R36-06A0.

I am asking if anyone who has a blue turtle could post a picture of the caseback to see if it is the same as the one I am getting. I have a picture of the caseback in the watch that I will be getting.

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Old 19 November 2017, 01:35 PM   #2
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This is the picture of the caseback of the watch.

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Old 19 November 2017, 02:41 PM   #3
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Hmm...Very interesting...
This is the caseback of my Blue Lagoon Samurai SRPB 09 K1 ( Malaysia )Below are photos of a Blue Lagoon Turtle SRPB 11 K1 (Thailand) This is a photo of a pre owned Blue Lagoon Turtles for Sale on Amazon.com engraved with "Movement Japan" but the calibre "4R36 " is really hard to see like some0ne polished 'em out
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Old 19 November 2017, 03:28 PM   #4
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I have been questioning if there are fake Blue Lagoon watches coming out of the Philippines as there seems to be a never ending supply from there on eBay.
If true, my speculation is that someone has access to parts from the factory in Malaysia or Singapore and are making Franken watches.

Having said that, I think it is the height of paranoia to think that you would get a fake $550 watch from the NYC Seiko Botique. If there is one place in the world you should be able to trust the authenticity of a Seiko watch, it would be from a Seiko Botique.
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Old 19 November 2017, 03:34 PM   #5
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Here is a photo of my AD purchased Blue Lagoon turtle, with same print as what you mentioned.
I included a photo of the box as well.

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Old 19 November 2017, 04:36 PM   #6
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I'm at the biggest Shopping Mall in my city right now and after reading your thread, decided to visit one of my boyfriends who works at the Seiko boutique.Here are some photos of the Blue Lagoon Turtle K1 ( Malaysia)
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Old 19 November 2017, 11:02 PM   #7
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Thank you all for your help! The caseback looks the same. This was the first time I ever purchased a watch without seeing it in person.

Thanks again !
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Old 20 November 2017, 02:13 AM   #8
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Congrats on the Blue Turtle. These Seiko's divers are my favorites.
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