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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 $1,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
King Seiko KSK36.1mm
Power Reserve
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375
King Seiko KSK$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36.1mm
Thickness
15mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
6R51
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$1,900

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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

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.

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