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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsZelos GT

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
GT40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
GT100m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
10.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
42mm
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
SS - Azzurro

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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