SEIKO 68's 44 KING SEIKO Cal.4402A

Introducing the Seiko " 44 King Seiko" made in 1968 .

"King Seiko" (hereinafter referred to as KS ) was released in 1961 by Daini Seikosha (Kameido Factory) based on the mission of "creating a Japanese-made watch with precision that rivals Swiss watches."

While the "Grand Seiko" (hereinafter referred to as GS ), released by Suwa Seikosha the previous year, was a model that aimed to be "the best wristwatch," this time it was aimed at offering a luxury watch at a reasonable price by keeping costs as low as possible except for precision.

Therefore, when comparing the two, the " KS " is sometimes seen as the cheaper version. However, in terms of being a "high-precision watch," the movement mounted on the " KS " is smaller than that of the " GS ," but it has succeeded in achieving the same level of precision.

"King Seiko" is on par with Seiko's top-of-the-line model, "Grand Seiko."
Without a doubt, this is one of Japan's finest models.

The Seiko " 44 King Seiko" we are introducing this time is classified as a later model.

There are no major changes to the appearance compared to the previous model, but there are some changes to the medallion design on the back cover and the movement specifications.

The 44KS was released as the second generation model and was the first to feature a "hack function" that stops the second hand when the crown is pulled out.

The case is a simple round case, but the lugs are slightly shorter and thicker, giving it a more massive look than any other KS series model.
The unique design is appealing, exuding elegance while also having a casual feel.

The dial is a silver dial with a sunburst finish, and the indexes are upright bar indexes, designed with an emphasis on visibility.
The hands use the wide dolphin-style design common to Grand Seiko watches, further enhancing the strength of the 44KS .

Although it does not have any flashy decorations, its overwhelming presence makes it instantly recognizable as a King Seiko, making it a true masterpiece wristwatch born from Japanese aesthetic sense.

The movement is a 25 -jewel hand-wound Cal.4402A .

The early model has a sickle-shaped lever on the top of the mechanism for the hacking function to stop the second hand, but this later model watch does not have this lever.
It is highly refined and boasts stable operation and high precision.

This movement is equipped with a date function and the date can be adjusted by turning the crown, making it highly practical.

Size: height: 41mm , width: 38mm , thickness: 10.7mm , weight: 46g .

It fits comfortably around the wrist and is designed to be thin and lightweight, so the sleeves won't get caught when you wear a jacket, and you won't get tired even if you wear it for a long time.

The simple design can be worn in a variety of situations, from formal to casual, depending on the belt you wear.
Leather straps go well with suits and jackets, but replacing them with nylon straps instantly gives a more casual feel, and goes well with shirts and T- shirts.

The case is in good condition with no noticeable scratches.
The medallion on the back is also in good condition.
The dial remains in beautiful condition with no signs of wear or corrosion.
The movement is rust-free and runs smoothly.
The calendar and hack functions also work without any problems.

All watches sold in our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic upon arrival and are only sold after being determined to be genuine, so you can use them with confidence.

When you purchase a watch, we will attach a new leather strap to it when you deliver it to you.
Please select the color you want from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products that come with original watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
A special case for the watch will also be included with the shipment.

Please be sure to read the following information after purchasing an antique watch.

When selling antique watches at RESUME, we do not immediately hand them over to you when you place your order. Instead, we ask a professional craftsman to overhaul them (hereafter referred to as OH) and deliver them to you after the OH is completed. (This takes about 1 to 2 months.)

A professional craftsman with first-class watch repair technician qualifications will completely disassemble your watch, replace worn parts such as the internal gaskets, clean it, oil it, and perform a thorough overhaul, maintaining it to a daily accuracy of about ±1 minute.
When we deliver the machine, we will also send you our own overhaul certificate, which shows what kind of overhaul was performed, as well as photos of the machine being disassembled and maintained.

Of course, due to the nature of the product itself being a second-hand item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we ask for your understanding that we take this approach so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with peace of mind in the future.

When you purchase a product, we offer a one-year warranty depending on the model. Even if the warranty period has expired, we will still repair the product for a fee. If there is no repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.