SEIKO 65's 44 King Seiko

Introducing the Seiko " 44 King Seiko" made in 1965 .

"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" ( GS ), released by Suwa Seikosha the previous year, was a model that aimed to be "the best wristwatch," this time it was a luxury watch that kept costs as low as possible except in terms of precision, aiming to offer it at a reasonable price.

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 the second generation made in 1964 .
A distinctive feature of the second generation is the addition of a hack function that stops the second hand when the crown is pulled out.
The case back has a shield medallion, classifying it as a rare early model.

The dial is a simple design with a sunburst silver dial, bar indexes and dolphin hands, all in silver.
While offering excellent visibility, the design minimizes decoration and makes the " KING SEIKO " letters at the 6 o'clock position easy to see.

The case is somewhat large in size, and the lugs are made thick to match the case size, giving it a reliable feel that will not be shaken by minor impacts.

The 44 King Seiko is the embodiment of simplicity and strength.

The movement is a hand-wound movement with 25 jewels.

Unlike early models, it has no movement number and features a sickle-shaped lever that regulates the second hand.
As a high-end machine, it not only achieves high precision, but is also durable, easy to maintain, and built with an emphasis on practicality.

Even those who are handling vintage watches for the first time can use it with confidence.

Size: Height: 41.7mm , Width: 37.5mm , Thickness: 8.9mm , Weight: 44g

Although it is somewhat large for a watch from the 1960s , it is thin and lightweight, so it fits comfortably when worn.
The simple yet powerful design can be worn in any situation, from formal to private.

It can be easily coordinated with not only suits but also casual outfits such as sweatshirts and T -shirts.

The condition of the case is good with no noticeable scratches and the edges are well preserved.
The dial is in beautiful condition with no corrosion or stains.
The movement is in good working order and the hack function works smoothly.
The medallion on the back is also in good condition with no corrosion or chipping.

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 deliver it to you with a brand new leather strap.
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.