Seiko King Seiko KSKvsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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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

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

36.1mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

11.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$1,900

$179

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R51

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36.1mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R51
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$179
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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.

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.