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Seiko King Seiko VANACvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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King Seiko VANAC
SeikoKing Seiko VANAC
MSRP $3,850
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko VANAC41mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko VANAC72h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko VANAC100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
King Seiko VANAC$3,850
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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