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Seiko King Seiko KS1969vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

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King Seiko KS1969
SeikoKing Seiko KS1969
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KS196939.4mm
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue40.5mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KS196945h
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
King Seiko KS196950m
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue50m
MSRP
King Seiko KS1969$3,100
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue$4,970

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.4mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.9mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.6mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6L35
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
42 hoursh
Jewels
26
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$4,970

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What people say

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Seiko King Seiko KS1969

The King Seiko KS1969 is praised for its Grand Seiko-level finishing and a slim 9.9mm case, with one owner noting it is indistinguishable from new and includes original packaging. However, the $3,100-$3,200 price point is widely questioned, with some finding the looks pedestrian and the branding jarring. Accuracy from the 6L35 movement is noted as +15/-10 seconds per day, and some owners feel the new case shape, dial colors, and end links deviate from the classic KS aesthetic. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided on the King Seiko KS1969, with the high price and modern design choices being the primary points of contention.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile under 10mm and compact lug-to-lug dimensions provide a comfortable fit. The dial's modern appeal and the collection's homage to vintage pieces are highlighted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue for its slim profile, Bauhaus-inspired design, and the unique midnight blue dial with a playful fluorescent green date indicator. The watch is noted for its classy appearance at an affordable price point, with its retrograde date display considered the best in its price range by one owner. The in-house DUW 6101 movement features extensive Glashütte decoration, exceeding standards for its $4,100 price. One user found the varying width of letters in the logo to be bothersome, and the intuitiveness of the date display is questioned. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue highly for its creative design and excellent value.

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