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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSpinnaker Hull

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Hull100m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$159

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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