Another element of the KSK 1965 Re-Creation SJE087J1 worth noting is the fact it introduces a date complication to the modern collection. The window is located in the traditional position at 3 o’clock. Otherwise, the display consists of the bar indexes and razor-edge hands we’ve already seen, albeit gold coloured. The dial itself is silver coloured with sun ray brushed finish.
Under the surface is the 6L35 automatic calibre, a movement known for its thinness and which allows for the updated case dimensions. It has a 45-hour power reserve, which is decent, but I’d take the trade off of 0.6mm extra height for the 70-hour power reserve of the 6R31 any day. That said, the KSK 1965 Re-Creation does have a lot of presence and at £2,830 limited to 1,700 pieces, it’s a great second showing from Seiko’s King Seiko collection.
- Model: Seiko King Seiko KSK 1965 Re-Creation Limited Edition
- Ref: SJE087J1
- Case/dial: 38.12mm diameter x 44.72mm length x 11.37mm thickness, stainless steel (super hard coating) case, silver dial
- Water resistance: 50m (5 bar)
- Movement: Seiko calibre 6L35, automatic & manual winding, -10/+15 seconds per day accuracy, 26 jewels
- Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Power reserve: 45h
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Strap: Alligator brown leather with steel pin buckle
- Price/availability: £2,830, limited edition of 1,700 pieces, July