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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.6mm
41mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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