Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSpecht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 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 SP0043 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic

Diameter

36.1mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

lowest

45mm

Thickness

11.6mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,900

$248

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R51

Miyota 8215

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36.1mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
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)
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R51
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$248
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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 Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic is noted for its "bling" aesthetic, which some enthusiasts find appealing. It includes a zippered case and a link removal tool. Owners report a significant delay in shipping and issues with customer service email deliverability when ordering directly from the website. The automatic version was purchased, with the quartz version priced around $74 USD. The watch is described as an Oris homage rather than a Tank watch. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic positively for its distinctive aesthetic and included accessories, despite shipping and customer service concerns.

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