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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
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Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK72h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK100m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$2,000
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.3mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Domed
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R55
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
45h
Jewels
24
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,000
$695
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