Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo at true scale

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Seiko King Seiko KSK at true scale

King Seiko KSK

Diameter

38mm

38.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

45.8mm

lowest

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

10.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

45h

45h

MSRP

$1,995

lowest

$3,300

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko 6L35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko 6L35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
18
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$3,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear, with one owner noting its suitability as a versatile everyday or business-casual watch. The tan canvas strap is seen as evoking a safari feel, and the watch is described as a strap monster. One owner, however, found the crown too small and difficult to wind, and felt the price was too high for the value. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

The Seiko King Seiko KSK is praised for its slim, retro design with sharply faceted lugs and well-executed dials, featuring a mix of brushed and polished finishes. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Grand Seiko-level dial and case finishing, the double-bevel sapphire crystal, and an unusually nice bracelet. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day and another noting +15/-10 seconds per day for the 6L35 movement. Some owners question the value proposition at its price point, particularly when considering the movement. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the King Seiko KSK for its refined retro aesthetic and high-quality finishing, despite some reservations about its price and movement in certain configurations.