Lucky Harvey Chiming HorsevsSeiko King Seiko KSK
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Chiming Horse
King Seiko KSK
Diameter
39mm
38.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.8mm
Thickness
9.8mm
lowest
10.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
40h
45h
highest
MSRP
$2,399
lowest
$3,300
Movement
Automatic
Seiko 6L35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Lucky Harvey Chiming Horse for its impressive finishing and gorgeous dial, with one owner noting the chime is surprisingly loud. Some owners find the bracelet links sharp on the inner edges, and the price is considered high by some, with one owner calling it a niche interest priced at a grand. One owner notes great lume and nice details, along with a cool jumping tongue complication. Overall, owners rate the Lucky Harvey Chiming Horse highly for its detailed finishing and dial at the price.
The watch's impressive craftsmanship, specifically its guilloché dial details and mechanical automaton, is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
The Seiko King Seiko KSK is praised for its slim, retro design with sharply faceted lugs and well-executed dials, featuring a mix of brushed and polished finishes. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Grand Seiko-level dial and case finishing, the double-bevel sapphire crystal, and an unusually nice bracelet. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day and another noting +15/-10 seconds per day for the 6L35 movement. Some owners question the value proposition at its price point, particularly when considering the movement. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the King Seiko KSK for its refined retro aesthetic and high-quality finishing, despite some reservations about its price and movement in certain configurations.
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