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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK45h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$3,300
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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