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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.6mm
41mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
6L35
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$1,399

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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