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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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What people say

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

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

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.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is praised for its refined 39mm case with sculpted lugs and a classic dial, offering comfortable wear particularly on smaller wrists due to its 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate the Powermatic 80 movement's 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance, as well as the artistic caseback. However, the 30m water resistance may be a disappointment for some, and the bracelet, while comfortable, is not universally favored. Overall, the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is highly regarded for its comfortable wearability and impressive movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a classical aesthetic with a guilloché dial and Roman indices. The 30m water resistance is a significant limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the case size, with one stating 39.3mm and the other 29mm.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary39.3mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK72h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary80h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK100m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$2,000
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.3mm
39.3mm
Thickness
11.7mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
72h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,000
$875
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