Vintage King Seiko Hi-Beat Chronometer 5626-7041 Automatic 1973 JDM
Just rarely, the perfect watches comes along. This King Seiko Hi-Beat with reference 5626-7041 might be that perfect one. A great example with unpolished case with sharp edges, untouched and pristine dial and mechanically in great working condition.
King Seiko was positioned just below Grand Seiko, but in my eyes this watch has it's own unique place in Seiko history. It features beautiful elegant chiseled markers paired with thin black pencil hands (as seen often on Grand-Seiko models). The white dial is amazing and follows Tanaka's "Grammar of Design" closely.
Although King Seiko was developed by Daini, this particular 'Chronometer' model was produced by Suwa Seikosha. It features the high-end automatic 5626 Caliber part of the 56XX family ticking at 28,800 bph - considered hi-beat at the time. It has automatic and handwinding, quickset day and date, 25 jewels and originally 47 hours of powerreserve. Even to todays standards, this movement is an absolute technological marvel - especially considering it's 50 years old - it was also extremely accurate, hence the "Chronometer Officialy Certified" text placed on the dial.
The 35mm case is in original, untouched and unpolished condition and has an unique case shape, slightly appearing "thicker" towards the lugs with multiple facetts. It has scratches, but I prefer original, untouched cases over polished ones. With a 42mm lug-to-lug it wears relatively big for it's case diameter. It is paired here with a vintage mesh bracelet that goes well and can be easily adjusted. It does have a later, plain stainless steel caseback (not a KS-medaillion) but this also means it's still in great condition - but has a nice recessed 'KS' signed (original) crown.
The watch has it's original hardlex with minor scratches. I decided not to replace it, as new crystals are very expensive and not easy to replace - it can be done ofcourse. The watch is working great, runs -47s/d 170 amp 1.2 be. Quickset works.
Just rarely, the perfect watches comes along. This King Seiko Hi-Beat with reference 5626-7041 might be that perfect one. A great example with unpolished case with sharp edges, untouched and pristine dial and mechanically in great working condition.
King Seiko was positioned just below Grand Seiko, but in my eyes this watch has it's own unique place in Seiko history. It features beautiful elegant chiseled markers paired with thin black pencil hands (as seen often on Grand-Seiko models). The white dial is amazing and follows Tanaka's "Grammar of Design" closely.
Although King Seiko was developed by Daini, this particular 'Chronometer' model was produced by Suwa Seikosha. It features the high-end automatic 5626 Caliber part of the 56XX family ticking at 28,800 bph - considered hi-beat at the time. It has automatic and handwinding, quickset day and date, 25 jewels and originally 47 hours of powerreserve. Even to todays standards, this movement is an absolute technological marvel - especially considering it's 50 years old - it was also extremely accurate, hence the "Chronometer Officialy Certified" text placed on the dial.
The 35mm case is in original, untouched and unpolished condition and has an unique case shape, slightly appearing "thicker" towards the lugs with multiple facetts. It has scratches, but I prefer original, untouched cases over polished ones. With a 42mm lug-to-lug it wears relatively big for it's case diameter. It is paired here with a vintage mesh bracelet that goes well and can be easily adjusted. It does have a later, plain stainless steel caseback (not a KS-medaillion) but this also means it's still in great condition - but has a nice recessed 'KS' signed (original) crown.
The watch has it's original hardlex with minor scratches. I decided not to replace it, as new crystals are very expensive and not easy to replace - it can be done ofcourse. The watch is working great, runs -47s/d 170 amp 1.2 be. Quickset works.
Original: $828.22
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$289.88Description
Just rarely, the perfect watches comes along. This King Seiko Hi-Beat with reference 5626-7041 might be that perfect one. A great example with unpolished case with sharp edges, untouched and pristine dial and mechanically in great working condition.
King Seiko was positioned just below Grand Seiko, but in my eyes this watch has it's own unique place in Seiko history. It features beautiful elegant chiseled markers paired with thin black pencil hands (as seen often on Grand-Seiko models). The white dial is amazing and follows Tanaka's "Grammar of Design" closely.
Although King Seiko was developed by Daini, this particular 'Chronometer' model was produced by Suwa Seikosha. It features the high-end automatic 5626 Caliber part of the 56XX family ticking at 28,800 bph - considered hi-beat at the time. It has automatic and handwinding, quickset day and date, 25 jewels and originally 47 hours of powerreserve. Even to todays standards, this movement is an absolute technological marvel - especially considering it's 50 years old - it was also extremely accurate, hence the "Chronometer Officialy Certified" text placed on the dial.
The 35mm case is in original, untouched and unpolished condition and has an unique case shape, slightly appearing "thicker" towards the lugs with multiple facetts. It has scratches, but I prefer original, untouched cases over polished ones. With a 42mm lug-to-lug it wears relatively big for it's case diameter. It is paired here with a vintage mesh bracelet that goes well and can be easily adjusted. It does have a later, plain stainless steel caseback (not a KS-medaillion) but this also means it's still in great condition - but has a nice recessed 'KS' signed (original) crown.
The watch has it's original hardlex with minor scratches. I decided not to replace it, as new crystals are very expensive and not easy to replace - it can be done ofcourse. The watch is working great, runs -47s/d 170 amp 1.2 be. Quickset works.
