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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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