Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSpecht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko King Seiko KSK at true scale

King Seiko KSK

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

Diameter

38.3mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11.7mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

42h

MSRP

$2,000

$180

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R55

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.3mm
37mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,000
$180
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners widely praise the Seiko King Seiko KSK's confident, harmonious mid-century design and sharply faceted case with Zaratsu polished surfaces. Some owners note the caseback and clasp screws can be misaligned, though others dismiss these as minor issues. The watch is described as a daytime-only piece due to a lack of lume, and the hidden butterfly clasp is considered unintuitive by one reviewer. Accuracy is reported as +25 to -15 seconds per day, which some find lacking for the price. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the King Seiko KSK's design and finishing but express concerns regarding the movement and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zaratsu polished facets and indexes are a strong point, replicating the original design. Reviewers questioned the high price point of the reissue.

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic is praised for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel, and is noted for its super thin profile fitting nicely on smaller wrists. Owners report a textured wine dial and a well-aligned date window, with one noting it fits comfortably on a 6.75-inch wrist without feeling heavy. The watch's actual appearance differs from renders, with a flatter profile and polished bevels rather than expected slimmer, more pronounced ones, and the use of a 28.5mm dial may accommodate modders. One owner described a negative customer service experience with a failure to ship and an undeliverable customer service email. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic highly for its build quality and comfortable, thin profile on the wrist.

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