Vintage King Seiko Hi-Beat Chronometer 5626-7041 Automatic 1973 JDM
Just rarely, the perfect watches comes along. This King Seiko Hi-Beat with reference 5626-7041 might be that perfect one. A great example with unpolished case with sharp edges, untouched and pristine dial and mechanically in great working condition.
King Seiko was positioned just below Grand Seiko, but in my eyes this watch has it's own unique place in Seiko history. It features beautiful elegant chiseled markers paired with thin black pencil hands (as seen often on Grand-Seiko models). The white dial is amazing and follows Tanaka's "Grammar of Design" closely.
Although King Seiko was developed by Daini, this particular 'Chronometer' model was produced by Suwa Seikosha. It features the high-end automatic 5626 Caliber part of the 56XX family ticking at 28,800 bph - considered hi-beat at the time. It has automatic and handwinding, quickset day and date, 25 jewels and originally 47 hours of powerreserve. Even to todays standards, this movement is an absolute technological marvel - especially considering it's 50 years old - it was also extremely accurate, hence the "Chronometer Officialy Certified" text placed on the dial.
The 35mm case is in original, untouched and unpolished condition and has an unique case shape, slightly appearing "thicker" towards the lugs with multiple facetts. It has scratches, but I prefer original, untouched cases over polished ones. With a 42mm lug-to-lug it wears relatively big for it's case diameter. It is paired here with a vintage mesh bracelet that goes well and can be easily adjusted. It does have a later, plain stainless steel caseback (not a KS-medaillion) but this also means it's still in great condition - but has a nice recessed 'KS' signed (original) crown.
The watch has it's original hardlex with minor scratches. I decided not to replace it, as new crystals are very expensive and not easy to replace - it can be done ofcourse. The watch is working great, runs -47s/d 170 amp 1.2 be. Quickset works.
- Case Width 36mm
- Thickness 8mm
- Lug-To-Lug 42mm
- Bracelet Size Adjustable
- Condition Used (Great)
- Case Condition
- Dial Condition
- Crystal Condition 70/100 - has scratches visible, see pictures. Original hardlex
- Movement Condition Works great. Quickset works as intended. Accuracy measured -47s/d 170 amp 1.2 be
- Box? No
- Papers? No
- Warranty? No
- Additional?
All your questions answered
Are these Genuine Seiko Watches?
Yes - all watches offered on WatchEra are 100% genuine.
I have been collecting Seiko & Watches for over 10 years, had over 1500 different seiko's passed through my hands, are actively contributing to forums & groups and carefully - I even own a bunch of Seiko Catalogs & Books to use as reference.
- If parts are replaced (like strap or crystal) this is always mentioned in the description.
- I do not sell "redials", "mumbai specials" "seiko mods" or other franken-watches related.
- To proof the authenticity, I'll give you all references available, the original model number and a picture of how the watch was depicted in the original vintage seiko dealer catalog.
Feel free to ask me any specific questions about vintage Seiko watches.
3 Months Warranty - How does it work?
All watches sold on WatchEra are working and any details important to the functionality are mentioned.
I do stand behind the quality of the watches that I sell and therefor offer a 3 month warranty on the movement.
At WatchEra - every watch that hits the store is checked by myself personally or by one of the watchmakers I work with.
However - most watches sold are used, vintage and sometimes very old wristwatches. Generally speaking I'm not aware of the (service) history or water resistance but will describe the current condition as transparant as possible.
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Will you ship worldwide?
Yes, I ship watches worldwide WatchEra sells watches to watch fans all over the world daily, I've sold to over 30 different countries.
Shipping Courier
- I mainly use PostNL (Dutch National Postal Company) - this means that the package could be delivered by your national parcel company when it arrived in your co
Can I follow my shipment?
Track your shipment
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What if the parcel gets lost or stolen?
I only ship watches 100% insured up to the purchase amount
This means you'll be able to receive a full refund if the watch ends up to be confirmed stolen or lost by the carrier.
Will the watch arrive safely?
Yes, I've learned how to properly protect and ship watches worldwide and you don't have to worry about the watch being damaged or defunct during shipping.
Your watch will be:
- Well-packed in neutral carton box
- Protected against fall damage
- Protected against water damage
- Has neutral packaging to prevent theft
- We only ship watches in BOXES not in ENVELOPS as we believe boxes are way less often lost by shipping companies.
Can I return the watch?
Yes, you can return any watch purchase within 14 days after the watch has been delivered without questions asked - however rules apply!
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Return-Costs are for the buyer.
How are you able to offer so much Vintage Seiko Watches?
That's the secret of the smith ofcourse, but to give a small insight:
I've been collecting vintage Seiko Watches myself for over 10 years and over the years I've built a net work of fellow seiko-collectors, watch resellers and other companies and individuals that are able to consistently offer high-quality genuine vintage Seiko's to me, mainly from Asia & Japan.
Next to that, I use alot of the same platforms that you might use and local marketplaces, watch fairs & auctions.
Also, do note that Seiko was one of the booming and most succesful watch companies throughout the 70s and 80s and millions of Seikos were produced & sold - my skill is finding the right ones for you :)
