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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSeiko Alpinist

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
6R35
Power Reserve
45h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$750

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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