Seiko - King Seiko Hi-Beat 'Serviced' - Sans prix de réserve - 5626-7120 - Homme - 1972

Description: Offered in this auction by Second Vintage A captivating example of Japanese horological excellence, this King Seiko Hi-Beat embodies the famed grammar of design principles that defined the era. Produced by the revered Suwa Seikosha factory, this timepiece represents a pinnacle of vintage Seiko manufacturing, combining a high-beat automatic movement with sharp, distinctive case architecture. The character acquired over decades of wear gives this specific watch a highly individualized charm that speaks to its history as a reliable daily companion. Brand: Seiko Model: King Seiko Hi-Beat Reference Number: 5626-7120 Serial Number: 290367 Movement: Automatic Caliber 5626 Dial: Silver vertically brushed dial with applied faceted indices, showing prominent peripheral spotting and age-related degradation Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Date: September 1972 Condition: Good vintage condition displaying honest wear and characterful dial patina. Recently serviced, and is performing exceptionally well on the timegrapher. Dial and Hands The dial features a striking vertical brushed silver surface, adorned with applied faceted baton indices featuring black central stripes. The applied Seiko and KS logos stand proud above the printed Automatic and Hi-Beat typography, accompanied by the classic Suwa factory symbol. A framed day and date aperture rests at the three o'clock position, displaying a traditional Kanji and English wheel. The dial exhibits significant, prominent age-related spotting and dark degradation concentrated heavily along the outer periphery, particularly between the six and eleven o'clock positions, as well as near the four o'clock marker. The faceted dauphine hands mirror the indices with matching black center lines, showing surface aging consistent with the dial's overall vintage character. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case retains its classic angular geometry, featuring a polished bezel and distinctive lug profiles. The case flanks, bezel, and lugs display an array of honest surface scratches, scuffs, and handling marks indicative of regular use over the decades. The KS-signed crown is present and well-presed. The solid screw-down caseback clearly displays the King Seiko medallion engraving alongside the reference and serial numbers. The watch is fitted with a flat Hardlex mineral crystal, which protects the dial and shows minor signs of wear consistent with the case. Movement Housed within is the automatic caliber 5626, a celebrated high-beat movement from Seiko's golden era of mechanical watchmaking. Recently serviced, it exhibits remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a superb result of +2 to +3 seconds per day with strong amplitude. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrasting white and brown reinforced stitching, complementing the vintage aesthetic of the timepiece. Condition Good vintage condition. The timepiece shows clear, honest signs of wear across the case and prominent spotting and aging on the dial, presenting a highly characterful and authentic vintage appearance. Dimensions Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This King Seiko offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a mechanically robust piece of Seiko history, wearing its age and patina with undeniable presence. History The King Seiko line was established in the 1960s as a direct internal competitor to Grand Seiko, driving both divisions to achieve extraordinary heights in precision and design. The 56KS series, introduced in the late 1960s and produced into the 1970s, is widely regarded as one of the most refined and reliable iterations of the King Seiko family, blending high-beat precision with automated convenience. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-SKH-0015