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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual WindvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind
MSRP $695
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $1,900
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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnatus Field for its exceptional value, citing the Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement, gilt numerals, textured dial, and sapphire crystal, all assembled in the USA for under $400. Exceptional customer service is noted, with the maker accommodating left-handed dial flips. The watch is well-made and runs at approximately -2 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company highly for its impressive specification set and value proposition.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

The King Seiko KSK is widely praised for its refined finishing, with owners and reviewers noting its sharp case, faceted lugs, and well-executed dial indices, often comparing its polishing favorably to Grand Seiko. Enthusiasts appreciate its slim, retro design, with some stating it wears smaller than its official size due to the cushion case and close-to-the-wrist feel. The use of the slimline Calibre 6L35 movement is seen as an upgrade, maintaining the watch's slender profile, though some owners express concern over the price point and the perceived value of the movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day, while another notes +15/-10 seconds per day. Some owners have noted minor quality control issues such as misaligned screws or a burr on a hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the King Seiko KSK highly for its exceptional case and dial finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind38mm
King Seiko KSK36.1mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind45h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind100m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind$695
King Seiko KSK$1,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36.1mm
Thickness
10.2mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
6R51
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$1,900
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