Stepping into entry level luxury watches.

Extremely different watches for very different situations. Put aside the dollar amount, which one do you see yourself wearing more?

As much as I love the King Seiko name, the SPB King Seikos are overpriced for what they are if you ask me. You're better off going with a Swiss alternative in that price range if value for money is important to you.

I'd recommend getting a vintage King Seiko if you're heart is really set on one. The vintage market can be a minefield of its own though so I wouldn't blame you for not going that route.

I'm bias 😬.

Different in style, yes, but not so different in wrist feel and versatility. I tend towards the KS, because my heart wants it. I don't care about its accuracy at all - although if I chose a Longines, I would.

I will wait for a discount campaign anyway, not going to rush into the purchase.

I would totally love to get a vintage 44KS in good condition, but I wouldn't buy a vintage watch before holding it in my hand first.

I think the KS re-issue are overpriced, just like any Seiko re-issue in recent years. They really pushed the greed cursor to 11 lately. But the 60s Seiko grammar of design is incomparable and the watches are gorgeous.

Me personally i would not like to spend over 1.5k on seiko

get a 2nd hand longines for 50% off.

I don't think that way at all. As a matter of fact, I was happy to spend thousands of dollars on my spring drive Seiko LX when I could have easily bought similarly priced watches from Tudor or Omega instead.

I’d go for the Seiko even though it’s tiny. I would ignore the supposed value issue. The finishing makes up for it. Plus I’m a Longines hater. 😂

Used Omega. (None of the above)

I would just get a tudor 1926 on a bracelet

The KS is a really special watch on wrist. Uniquely beautiful and insanely comfortable on that bracelet. Folks complain about the movement but it’s solid and anyone can regulate it to run within 2 seconds/day. The Longlines is…fine. Nothing wrong with it but it’s just aesthetically and mechanically it’s just another watch from the Swatch Group parts bin and a bit overpriced for something so generic IMO.

These Longines models are boring and ugly, IMO. My vote is for the King Seiko.

I was just looking at this one before! Been thinking about snapping it. Love the color. You bought new?

Attack people in private please and not on open forum. This is about the watches.

I really want to love that new conquest I just think they feel a bit big. I believe they’re 41mm and it’s really all dial. The hydro at least fits a rotating bezel on there to look a bit more suited for the size. The KS looks to be a better size but I prefer the designs of either Longines. Like all things this is just user preference. My wrists are pretty big, I would be at a tossup between the Longines. Err… Longines-es… Longini.

If cost is a concern, and you don't do second hand, these are all watches I see on significant discount (20-40%) on a regular basis, at least in the UK. Decide what speaks to you and hang fire for a deal - you shouldn't have to wait long. I picked up a new King Seiko like this for a little over £1000 in a Christmas sale from an AD. Just bide your time and a great deal is surely round the corner.

I would go with Quartz Longines Hydroconquest 39mm. As much as whole Internet and Youtube are hyping Seiko - it is budget brand for me still. Even King.

Yes actually. I visited Japan in 2023 I was a bit hesitant to buy it but my wife decided to buy for me 🥰.

Dislike the case and design of the old Hydroconquests, so King Seiko for me