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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsTissot Goldrun Gold

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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 Goldrun Gold

The Tissot Goldrun Gold is widely regarded as an exceptional value in the gold watch segment, praised for offering a solid 18K gold timepiece at an accessible price point. Owners highlight its elegant and lightweight 38mm case, featuring a classic white dial with rose gold-tone hands and markers. The watch is powered by a reliable ETA E64.111 Precidrive quartz movement. On balance, owners consider the Tissot Goldrun Gold a great deal for its genuine gold construction and classic aesthetic.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Goldrun Gold38mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Goldrun Gold
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Goldrun Gold30m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Goldrun Gold$3,950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
4.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Indices
Indexes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6L35
11.5'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$3,950
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