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Seiko King Seiko KSKvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Seiko King Seiko KSK

The King Seiko KSK is widely praised for its refined finishing, with owners and reviewers noting its sharp case, faceted lugs, and well-executed dial indices, often comparing its polishing favorably to Grand Seiko. Enthusiasts appreciate its slim, retro design, with some stating it wears smaller than its official size due to the cushion case and close-to-the-wrist feel. The use of the slimline Calibre 6L35 movement is seen as an upgrade, maintaining the watch's slender profile, though some owners express concern over the price point and the perceived value of the movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day, while another notes +15/-10 seconds per day. Some owners have noted minor quality control issues such as misaligned screws or a burr on a hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the King Seiko KSK highly for its exceptional case and dial finishing at its price point.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko KSK36.1mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko KSK72h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
King Seiko KSK100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
King Seiko KSK$1,900
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36.1mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
4R35
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$475
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