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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
197040h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
1970200m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
1970$310
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
14.8mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$3,300

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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