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Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue

SRPE95, SRPE95K1 · US median $320

Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue (SRPE95, SRPE95K1). Current Prices, JDM Listings, Market Analysis

The Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue is a Japan-domestic-market dive watch released under Seiko's Prospex line, carrying reference numbers SRPE95 and SRPE95K1. The King Turtle nameplate sits in a well-established position within the Prospex family, recognized for its cushion-shaped case and serious diver credentials. Tonbo tracks SRPE95 price data and JDM availability because this model attracts consistent buyer interest from US collectors looking to source from Japan at a discount to domestic retail. At a current US median of $320, the SRPE95 occupies an accessible tier of the JDM dive watch market.

Current US Market Value

Based on operator-verified transaction data, the current US median price for the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue sits at $320, with the middle 50 percent of sales falling between $260 and $400. It is important to read these numbers carefully. The underlying sample size is 4 transactions, which means this estimate carries meaningful uncertainty. Tonbo rates the comp quality for this model at 🟠 Estimate only, reflecting that confidence in the pricing band is lower than for models with thicker transaction histories. The $260 floor and $400 ceiling represent real observed trades, but a single outlier sale in either direction could shift those figures noticeably. Treat the $320 median as a reasonable orientation point rather than a settled market consensus. As more sales data accumulates, confidence in the SRPE95 price range will improve.

Active JDM Listings

There are no active Japan-market listings for the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue in the past 14 days within Tonbo's tracking window. This kind of gap in JDM supply can reflect a few different situations. The model may simply be cycling through a quiet period on Japanese platforms, or it may be moving quickly enough that units sell before our snapshot captures them. Either way, buyers currently searching for SRPE95 for sale from Japanese sources should expect to wait for inventory to surface rather than finding immediate options. When listings do appear, they tend to come through the major Japanese auction and marketplace platforms that Tonbo monitors.

  • No Japan-platform listings captured in the past 14 days
  • Supply gaps like this are common for mid-tier JDM Prospex references
  • Listings surface most frequently on Japanese auction platforms and secondhand marketplaces
  • Condition ranging from pre-owned daily wear to near-mint boxed examples typically appears when supply is active
  • Setting an alert is the practical approach during inactive supply windows

Recent Alert History

No strict or opportunity alerts have fired for the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue in the past 90 days. This means Tonbo's signal engine has not detected any Japan listings that crossed the pricing thresholds required to generate a buy alert at either the strict or opportunity tier. That is not a commentary on the model's desirability. It reflects that JDM supply for SRPE95 has been light enough during this window that qualifying listings simply have not appeared. Subscribers with active alerts on this reference will be notified the moment a listing meets the criteria. You can review how Tonbo's alert tiers work at tonbomarket.com/signals.

Japan vs. US Price Gap

The US-Japan price gap for JDM Prospex models like the SRPE95 is driven primarily by the friction of sourcing. Most US buyers cannot navigate Japanese auction platforms directly, which means they either pay a domestic grey-market premium or use a proxy service that adds fees and time. That friction is what creates the spread between what a unit costs to buy in Japan and what it sells for in the US. When JDM supply is thin, as it currently appears to be for this reference, that gap tends to compress because sellers hold firmer on price.

The main risk factor for anyone looking to buy SRPE95 from Japan is the thin comp base. With only 4 verified US transactions underpinning the current price estimate, there is genuine uncertainty about where a given unit will actually clear. Condition variance compounds this, since pre-owned Prospex divers range from rough daily users to carefully stored examples with original bracelet and box, and those differences move the realized price meaningfully within or even outside the $260 to $400 band. Buyers should factor in proxy fees, shipping, and import costs when evaluating whether a specific Japan listing represents a genuine discount. Tonbo tracks deals that have cleared these hurdles at tonbomarket.com/deals.

Get Real-Time Alerts for Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue

If you are actively trying to buy SRPE95 from Japan at the right price, waiting and checking manually is an inefficient approach. Tonbo monitors Japanese listings continuously and sends alerts when a qualifying SRPE95 for sale appears at pricing that makes sense against the US market. Paid alert tiers with model-specific coverage are available at tonbomarket.com/pricing. If you want to understand the JDM market more broadly before committing, the free newsletter at tonbomarket.com covers price movements, sourcing patterns, and market context across tracked references including the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue.

Frequently asked about the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue

Is the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue worth buying?

Comp data for the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue is estimated rather than verified from eBay sold listings. Treat margin figures as directional and verify comps independently before placing a bid.

How much does the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue cost?

The current US secondary market median for the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue is $320. The middle 50% of sold comps fall between $260 and $400, based on 4 eBay sold listings.

Where can I buy the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue from Japan?

Active Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue listings are currently appearing on Yahoo Auctions Japan and Mercari Japan. Most international buyers use a proxy service such as Buyee, which bids on your behalf, handles payment, and forwards shipment to your country. Tonbo does not sell watches and has no affiliate relationship with Buyee.

How long does it take to flip the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue?

US eBay comp volume is thin for the Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE95 Blue, so pricing discovery and sell time are harder to predict. Budget a 6-12 week sell window and price conservatively relative to any available comps.

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