King Seiko, KS, Hi Beat, 1973 Vintage Watch 5626-7111 , Serviced, G/teed

Description: The King Seiko is the flagship of the Seiko range along with the Grand Seiko. It is feature packed and superbly constructed. This example is in excellent, near mint condition all round and presents beautifully. All functions work perfectly. The case is in great condition with only light patina. It has been lightly re-polished. The only faults I could find are a couple of light scratches near 2 and 3 and the hands are a little aged near the centre (see close up pic). The 5626B movement is very sophisticated and refined. It was the thinnest automatic available when it was introduced and this variation features the high beat, 28,800BPH beat rate . It has been professionally overhauled/serviced and performs faultlessly. Included is the presentation box, photographed. Rare, distinctive, feature packed and in excellent condition; Ticks all the boxes for the serious collector. Caliber No. 5626BCase No. 5626-7111Serial No. 332231Dial Ref. 5626 7110T Overhaul/Service explained I am often asked about what an overhaul entails. So I have started adding a photo of the movement, disassembled ready to go through the cleaning machine. All old dried up lubricants, crud and anything else that shouldn't be there is cleaned away. Then, it is reassembled, lubricated, adjustments made and regulated.Customer satisfaction is our priority. This classic has been overhauled/serviced and is guaranteed for 90 day from the day of purchase.If there is any problem with your purchase, please contact me and it will be sorted or your money will be refunded.Water resistance and accidental damage is not guaranteed. An Important Note to the successful buyer.Never use the quick day/date change function when the time show between 2 hours before and 2 hours after midnight. This could damage the quick day/date mechanism. International buyers; Postage cost includes insurance. The purchaser is responsible for any import duty and/or taxes. Please be aware that, in recent times, international postage is experiencing longer than usual delays. About vintage mechanical watches:A vintage mechanical watch will not perform like a modern quartz (electronic) watch. Also, with age comes fragility and it may no longer be ideal as a daily wearer. It should be treated for what it is, something old, classical and special. Treat it as you would a vintage car - not ideal to use as a “daily driver”. Keep it in the condition at which you bought it and it will hold or, indeed, increase its value. Use it every day and it will go backwards.About Me: I am a born again watchmaker! I finished my apprenticeship in 1973 having completed technical training at the RMIT, Melbourne. In 1977 I went into retail (jewellery and watches). In the mid 90’s I realised that the watches that once were common had become rare and I began to appreciate their beauty both aesthetically and mechanically. That’s when I started collecting classics. When covid hit in 2020, I retired from retail, set up a workshop at home, regained my skills and am now restoring classics with a passion.

Price: 990 AUD

Location: Hobart, TAS

End Time: 2024-08-13T07:42:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 23.24 AUD