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 measures 44.0 mm across, 17 mm thick, 52 mm lug to lug, and is water resistant to 300 m. Inside is the Seiko NH35A automatic movement, with 41 hours power reserve. Complications: Time only. Priced from $395. Brand origin: Malaysia.

Bronze diver watches
Reference
–
Type
Diver
Price
$395
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
17 mm
Lug-to-lug
52 mm
Water resistance
300 m
Weight
–
Origin
Malaysia
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Time only
Ceramic
CuSn8 marine bronze
Colour
–
Hardness
–
Construction
Assembled
Surface treatment
–
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Sold on a strap; no bronze bracelet.
Ceramic bracelet
–
Crystal
Double-dome sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black (representative); teal and maroon on the same bronze case
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (between batches)
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Makara (maker) / Worn and Wound review Maker / listing ↗
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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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