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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK72h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$2,000
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.3mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,000
$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'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.

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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