Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 is the cheaper of the two at $475, against $3,100 for the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 — a $2,625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 wears larger at 41.50mm versus 39.4mm for the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 — a 2.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 is rated to 300m versus 5m for the Seiko King Seiko KS1969.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

The Seiko King Seiko KS1969 carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 run compared to the Seiko King Seiko KS1969?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 uses the NH38 and the Seiko King Seiko KS1969 uses the 6L35.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2vsSeiko King Seiko KS1969

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Borealis Watch Co.Sea Storm MK2

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MSRP $475

Seiko King Seiko KS1969

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MSRP $3,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Storm MK241.50mm

King Seiko KS196939.4mm

Power Reserve

Sea Storm MK240h

King Seiko KS196945h

Water Resistance

Sea Storm MK2300m

King Seiko KS196950m

MSRP

Sea Storm MK2$475

King Seiko KS1969$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH38

6L35

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$475

$3,100

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