The Bronze Field Guide

Makara Sea Turtle Bronze

The Makara Sea Turtle Bronze is a current-production diver watch with a cusn8 bronze case. It is priced under the $599 median for the category.

All Makara watchesBronze diver watchesCuSn8Skin-safe backDiversUnder $500
Price
$395
Alloy
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
300 m
Caseback
Steel
Type
Diver
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
17 mm
Lug-to-lug
52 mm
Origin
Malaysia
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Nickel-free
Not verified (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
Offered
Status
Current (between batches)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Bronze bracelet
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Makara (maker) / Worn and Wound review Spec checksAlloy Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What bronze alloy is the Makara Sea Turtle Bronze?

The Makara Sea Turtle Bronze has a cusn8 bronze case, though its caseback is steel. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Makara Sea Turtle Bronze?

It is 44.0 mm in diameter, 17 mm thick, 52 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 300 m.

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

It is current-production and lists from $395.

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