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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko King Seiko KSK

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38.6mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$3,300
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko King Seiko KSK is the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 ($3,100) — shared caliber (Seiko 6L35) and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Le Locle at $795 (vs $3,300 for the King Seiko KSK) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Monta Noble is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGW257 ($38,000) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Monta Noble
Montamicro

Noble

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0026-V2 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0026

Specht & Söhne SP0026-V2 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. SP0026A1-V2
38mm·Automatic
$185MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0036

Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic

5 variants · Ref. SP0036A1-D
37mm·Automatic
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2649A

Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP2649A1
38.5mm·Automatic
$229MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM7102M
BERNYmicro

Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM7102M

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$183MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Venezianico Arsenale Platino
Venezianicomicro

Arsenale Platino

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Lusitano

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Formex Essence ThirtyNine
Formexmicro

Essence ThirtyNine

17 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M
BERNYmicro

Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$111MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGW281
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW281

6 variants
37.3mm·Manual
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Le Locle Gold
Tissot

Le Locle Gold

2 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel
Tissot

Gentleman Gold bezel

7 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Ref. L2.793.4.09.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tudor Royal 38mm
Tudor

Royal 38mm

4 variants · TUDOR Royal
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,675MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Symphony IV
Orient

Symphony IV

3 variants · Symphony
41.6mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

 
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGK007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGK007

 
39mm·Manual
$7,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date
Blancpain

Villeret Grande Date

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$18,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0200
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber 0200

Ref. NC0201
40mm·Automatic
$6,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SLGW005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW005

 
38.8mm·Manual
$9,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Blancpain Villeret Jour Date
Blancpain

Villeret Jour Date

2 variants · Villeret
40.5mm·Automatic
$17,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronometre Date

Ref. Q4158120
38mm·Automatic
$14,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Blancpain Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire
Blancpain

Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire

Ref. 6660-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$22,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

9 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold
Hublot

Classic Fusion King Gold

7 variants · Classic Fusion
33/42mm·Automatic
$10,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

8 variants · Ref. 52508
39mm·Automatic
$28,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange

3 variants · Ref. 232.021
40.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
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