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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko King Seiko KSK

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38.3mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$2,000
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko King Seiko KSK is the Tissot Ballade ($1,100) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Gentleman at $950 (vs $2,000 for the King Seiko KSK) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 ($9,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M

5 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$130MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0026-V2 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0026

Specht & Söhne SP0026-V2 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. SP0026A1-V2
38mm·Automatic
$185MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0023 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0023

Specht & Söhne SP0023 Automatic

4 variants
37mm·Automatic
$196MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Monta Noble
Montamicro

Noble

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0036

Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic

5 variants · Ref. SP0036A1-D
37mm·Automatic
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Lusitano

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M
BERNYmicro

Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$111MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 Moon Phase

5 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 3H

4 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$840MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omnis Origin Céramique
Omnismicro

Origin Céramique

10 variants
40mm·Automatic
$819MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Le Locle Gold
Tissot

Le Locle Gold

2 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines RECORD
Longines

RECORD

4 variants · Ref. L2.821.4.72.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Elegant Classic
Orient

Elegant Classic

 
38.7mm·Automatic
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Longines

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

2 variants · Ref. L4.795.4.58.0
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

 
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Tissot Visodate
Tissot

Visodate

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second
Citizen

Tsuyosa Small Second

Ref. NK5010-51L
40mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Grand Seiko SLGH005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGH005

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold
Hublot

Classic Fusion King Gold

7 variants · Classic Fusion
33/42mm·Automatic
$10,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronometre Date

Ref. Q4158120
38mm·Automatic
$14,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber 0210

2 variants · The Citizen
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

4 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$6,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

8 variants · Ref. 52508
39mm·Automatic
$28,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE

3 variants · Conquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$4,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko King Seiko KSK
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