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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Swissmatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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