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tedo · 6 March 2023, 02:33 AM

Can someone please tell me the difference between these two? The price differs significantly for some reason, know why?

Seiko SRPC49J1 Ninja Turtle

SEIKO SRPC49K1 Ninja Turtle

RW16610 · 6 March 2023, 05:09 AM

I think this is common for Seiko, including two models in my collection.

The model number ending in J1 indicates it's made in Japan, which ultimately makes them a bit more desirable among buyers / collectors.

The model number ending in K1 indicates it's made in Korea.

For my King Samurai's I made sure to buy both with J1 at the end of the model number, as I was one who preferred it in that instance.

chro.nic · 6 March 2023, 11:05 AM

I agree with Rommel, but either way, the minute/second track is horribly misaligned on both of them.

.nic

Dan Pierce · 6 March 2023, 11:08 PM

Neither of these are made in Japan, just label requirements by the country where they are marketed. The fact some hold the J to a higher value than K is nothing more than internet hype. Trickle down snake oil from the higher end watch community.
dP

6 March 2023, 11:08 PM	#4
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6 March 2023, 05:09 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,970	I think this is common for Seiko, including two models in my collection. The model number ending in J1 indicates it's made in Japan, which ultimately makes them a bit more desirable among buyers / collectors. The model number ending in K1 indicates it's made in Korea. For my King Samurai's I made sure to buy both with J1 at the end of the model number, as I was one who preferred it in that instance.

6 March 2023, 11:05 AM	#3
chro.nic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: .nic Location: Toronto Posts: 377	I agree with Rommel, but either way, the minute/second track is horribly misaligned on both of them. .nic

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