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Seiko King Seiko VANACvsMaen Manhattan 三七

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King Seiko VANAC
SeikoKing Seiko VANAC
MSRP $3,850
Manhattan 三七
MaenManhattan 三七
MSRP $951

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko VANAC41mm
Manhattan 三七37mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko VANAC72h
Manhattan 三七40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko VANAC100m
Manhattan 三七100m
MSRP
King Seiko VANAC$3,850
Manhattan 三七$951

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14.3mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
MHV.01
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$951

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What people say

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Seiko King Seiko VANAC

Owners widely praise the King Seiko VANAC's sharp case lines, intricate finishing, and unique 1970s aesthetic, with many highlighting the striking dial colors and premium feel. Reviewers note the 41mm titanium case, box sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 72-hour power reserve of the 8L45 movement, rated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet design could be improved with a narrower taper, and the watch's thickness is a concern for some, particularly given its price point. The consensus is that the King Seiko VANAC offers a distinctive vintage-inspired design and quality finishing, making it a compelling, albeit polarizing, choice.

Maen Manhattan 三七

Owners are 100% satisfied with the Maen Manhattan 三七's looks and finishing quality, finding it super comfortable. Reviewers praise its modest dimensions, appealing case profile, and dial finishing with a vertical Côtes de Genève pattern, though one owner notes the dial color is deceptively different from website images. The Maen Manhattan 三七 features a thin 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, utilizing a manual-wind movement with a two-day power reserve, while another reviewer points to a different movement with an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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