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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsZelos Artemis

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Artemis50m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38.6mm
40mm
Thickness
10.7mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6L35
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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