Not all King Seiko watches were chronometer rated, but obviously the selected few are more sought after.  Model reference 5626-7060.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in July 1970.

CONDITION

There are various reports that The King Seiko were there to push the Grand Seiko makers at the other factory onto greater standards, but the catalogues from the day show this was just not true.   The comparable Grand Seiko model was 10,000 yen more than this model, a 33% uplift.  In truth the King Seiko were designed to fill a gap in the model range.  But in Chronometer specification there was little to pick between the timing, and the price gap now to the Grand Seiko is even bigger than 33%.  This model didn’t come on a bracelet, which combined with the 18mm lugs gives you a lot of choice for leather straps.  The movement is accessed through the glass, and you still have the signed crown and gold emblem – albeit with slight damage in the latter case.  The gold emblem also has the word Chronometer on it, so you know that the dial hasn’t been swapped or repainted just to add the chronometer wording.  Further, the movement has a serial number on it – not usual, but required for chronometer rated movements.  You can quick set both the day and date, and you can switch between English and Kanji for the day wheel.   The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  37.5 mm

Width without crown  36.4 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  40.9 mm

Case Thickness  11.3 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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