Concept:
Manufactured in the 1970s~ King Seiko was considered as their top tier product and internal competitor of Grand Seiko. These top tier Seiko were created as the answer towards the Swiss Watch Industry and Seiko's bridge into the international market. With the ultra-accurate Chronometer rating movements that got Seiko a champion in the Swiss Chronometer Competition, a mirror-finished case with unique design and the master craftsman to build the durable timeless classic, these all add up to create the best vintage dress watch in Japan.
This reference 5626/7000 King Seiko housing a Hi-Beat movement runs at 28,800bph. Seiko built this unique movement with all the knowledge and technology gain from building the chronometer rating movements for the observatory competition while maintaining the durability of the movement.
The wide case body pairing with long lugs and the mirror-finished body has created a unique design that we can found traces even in today's Grand Seiko.
The highlight of the watch is definitely its well preserved KS Gold Medallion on its case back. No sign of wear or aging was found.
This King Seiko 5626 with an incredibly robust movement, strongly defined steel cases that close to a new watch.
This is absolutely a rare find for King Seiko with such an all original condition!
Specification:
Maker: Seiko
Model: 5626 / 7000
Era: 1970 Jul
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Lug to Lug: 42 mm
Lug Width: 18 mm
Case Condition: Unpolished sharp case in mint condition close to new old stock NOS.
Dial Condition: Amazingly preserved silver sunburst dial, two minor aging was found at between 11 and 12 and between 6 and 7. Other than that the dial looks amazing.
Movement: Fully serviced, Automatic Hi-Beat Movement 28,800bph
