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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
15mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Olive Oyl Red
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
6L35
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$3,300

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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