Seiko watch database and price guide

Seiko Turtle SRPE93: specs, new price and used value

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Seiko Turtle SRPE93 is usually $230-380. A good buy is normally under $280, while prices above $430 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Retail price band
$525-600
New online band
$350-500
Used fair range
$230-380
Good buy under
$280
Avoid over
$430
Value retention
medium

Direct answer for buyers

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Seiko Turtle SRPE93 is usually $230-380. A good buy is normally under $280, while prices above $430 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Verdict: Buy used in the $230–$380 range, aim for $280 or lower, and avoid paying beyond $430 unless condition and completeness are exceptional.

Watch specifications

  • Brand: Seiko
  • Collection: Prospex Turtle
  • Reference: SRPE93
  • Category: automatic dive watch
  • Movement: Seiko 4R36 automatic
  • Case size: 45 mm
  • Lug-to-lug: 47.7 mm
  • Thickness: 13.4 mm
  • Crystal: Hardlex
  • Water resistance: 200 m
  • Market region: United States / North America
  • Currency: USD

Who should buy it?

Best for: Buyers hunting the $230–$380 used bracket who want Prospex Turtle looks and a movement that is easy to live with.

Not ideal for: Buyers who need a 45 mm case to suit a very small or very large wrist.

Market notes and resale

The standard Turtle is cheaper used than the King Turtle and easier to find. Bezel and chapter-ring alignment are the usual faults to check.

Price confidence: Early editorial estimate — verify current listings. Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.

Used buyer checklist

  • Confirm the exact reference and dial configuration before paying
  • Check bezel action and that the insert lines up at 12
  • Confirm the case diameter matches the listing photos — sizes are often misstated
  • Verify the crown threads and that it screws down fully
  • Ask about gasket condition and any water-resistance service

Known issues and pricing traps

  • Bezel inserts are frequently replaced aftermarket
  • Water resistance is only as good as the last service and gasket change
  • Expect normal depreciation, not a windfall

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How this price range is set

Editorial estimate for the US market, not a live quote. Bands reflect typical retail and second-hand pricing for this reference and are revised when sold-listing evidence arrives.

Ranges are reduced for condition, missing links, no box or papers, unknown service history and poor photos, and adjusted when current new-watch discounts make a used price unattractive.

FAQ

What price should I target for the Seiko Turtle SRPE93?

Use $280 as the good-buy target. The fair used range is $230-380, and a used listing above $430 needs unusually strong condition, completeness, warranty or scarcity.

Should I buy the Seiko Turtle SRPE93 new or used?

Compare the used asking price with the current new online band of $350-500. If the saving is small, buying new can be safer because you get warranty and cleaner return rights.

What changes the value most?

Condition, box and papers, bracelet or strap completeness, service history, seller reputation, warranty status and unusually poor listing photos move the real transaction price.

What should I check before buying used?

Check the exact reference, case and bracelet condition, movement/module function, service or battery history, seller feedback and whether the price still makes sense after tax, shipping and return risk.

Important pricing note

USA watch prices move with condition, state sales tax, seller type, box and papers, current discounts, service history and seller trust. Use this page as a research starting point, then verify live US listings before paying.