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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing 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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
15mm
19mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
6L35
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$3,300
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