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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
36.1mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,900
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko King Seiko KSK is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic ($1,245) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Gentleman at $950 (vs $1,900 for the King Seiko KSK) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGW281 ($4,900) 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.

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
Islander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$385MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Undone The Undone Slim 4 9mm
Undonemicro
The Undone Slim Black - 4.9mm

The Undone Slim 4 9mm

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Venezianico Redentore 36
Venezianicomicro

Redentore 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0004

Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. SP0004A3
37mm·Automatic
$243MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Venezianico Arsenale 37
Venezianicomicro

Arsenale 37

7 variants
37mm·Automatic
$985MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0022 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0022

Specht & Söhne SP0022 Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP0022A1
37mm·Automatic
$161MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
Maenmicro

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

2 variants · Manhattan
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition
Maenmicro

Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition

2 variants · Manhattan
37mm·Automatic
$849MSRP
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anOrdain Fabrik
anOrdainmicro

Fabrik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,810MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Maen Classic 36
Maenmicro

Classic 36

2 variants · Classic
36mm·Automatic
$639MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Atelier Wen Perception
Atelier Wenmicro

Perception

4 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$3,320MSRP
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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
TAG Heuer Carrera Date
TAG Heuer

Carrera Date

6 variants · Carrera
29/36mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
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
Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles
Tissot

Chemin Des Tourelles

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
35mm·Automatic
$1,900MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Automatic

5 variants · Sealander
36mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,430MSRP
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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 Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

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

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
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 Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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
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
Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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
Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second
Citizen

Tsuyosa Small Second

Ref. NK5010-51L
40mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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
Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGW281
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW281

6 variants
37.3mm·Manual
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGW291
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW291

4 variants
36.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
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
Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
Longines
ChronographUltra-Chron

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

2 variants · Ultra-Chron
37mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Ref. WSBB0068
33mm·Automatic
$7,050MSRP
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
Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm

2 variants · Constellation
34mm·Automatic
$8,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Ref. WSBB0044
33mm·Automatic
$7,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
Longines
ChronographUltra-Chron

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

2 variants · Ultra-Chron
37/40mm·Automatic
$4,000MSRP
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
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