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King Seiko vs. Grand Seiko: A Modern Showdown (Is the King Back?)

April 26, 2024
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King Seiko vs. Grand Seiko: A Modern Showdown (Is the King Back?)

King Seiko, once a rival to the mighty Swiss watchmakers, faded in the 70s. But now, it's back! Is it ready to challenge its luxurious sibling, Grand Seiko? In this review, we'll compare the new King Seiko SBP279 to my Grand Seiko, examining: Hey everyone, Max here from WatchCrunch! Are you tired of shallow watch discussions online? Do clunky forums leave you cold? Well, join us at [invalid URL removed], a modern platform built for watch lovers to talk watches! Today, we're comparing two Seikos: the new King Seiko and a Grand Seiko, in five key areas: history, design, wearability, movement, and price. History: From Rivals to Tiers Seiko's story in the 1960s is legendary. They challenged Swiss dominance in observatory trials, with some rumors of internal competition between Seiko factories. While both King Seiko and Grand Seiko achieved high accuracy, Grand Seiko became the brand's luxury focus in the late 1980s. King Seiko faded, but it's back! Design: Classic
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