Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSpecht & Sohne 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 Söhne SP0019 Automatic at true scale

Söhne SP0019 Automatic

Diameter

36.1mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,900

$180

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R51

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36.1mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
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 and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R51
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$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 refined finishing, with polishing on par with Grand Seiko, and its dial, hands, and indices are noted for their execution. The watch is described as wearing smaller than its listed size, with a cushion case contributing to a comfortable, close-to-the-wrist feel. Some owners find the watch overpriced for its movement, with one noting misaligned caseback and clasp screws, while others defend the price based on finishing, bracelet, and design. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day and another noting +15/-10 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko King Seiko KSK highly for its exceptional finishing and vintage-inspired design at its price point.

Specht & Sohne 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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