Which is cheaper, the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

At MSRP the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve is the cheaper of the two at $1,664, against $2,000 for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a $336 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38.3mm for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko King Seiko KSK.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Seiko King Seiko KSK carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve.

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Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Straight Curve39.5mm

King Seiko KSK38.3mm

Power Reserve

Straight Curve41h

King Seiko KSK72h

Water Resistance

Straight Curve50m

King Seiko KSK100m

MSRP

Straight Curve$1,664

King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

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Box

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko 6R55

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,664

$2,000

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