{"product_id":"vintage-king-seiko-45-7001-watch-hi-beat-1971-stainless-steel","title":"Vintage King Seiko 45-7001 watch Hi-Beat 1971 Stainless steel","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Seiko 45-7001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manually wound 4500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e used Seiko watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-Months Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS TO MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn great preowned condition with light wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some light scratches and marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunburst dial has 2 light marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced manually wound movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Beat movement 36,000 BPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold medallion is in great condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS sign crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an unworn black leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Seiko 45-7001 is powered by the acclaimed hand-wound Calibre 4500A, part of the legendary 45-series movement family. Running at a high-beat frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz), it was engineered for exceptional accuracy and remains one of the finest movements produced by King Seiko. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Seiko 45-7001 captures the refined simplicity that defines Seiko's finest vintage designs. Its clean, no-date sunburst dial creates a perfectly balanced layout, complemented by sharply faceted hour markers, slender dauphine hands, and crisp applied branding. The angular case, shaped according to Seiko's Grammar of Design philosophy, combines polished surfaces with crisp edges to produce a striking play of light. Elegant yet purposeful, the 45-7001 is a timeless example of Japanese watch design, where every detail is carefully considered and beautifully executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inter-corporate competition between Grand Seiko and King Seiko in the 1960s and '70s is a story that has fascinated all who have heard it. At that point in time, Seiko had two factories to create watches. Grand Seiko was produced at the Suwa factory; King Seiko was produced at the Daini factory. The rationale between having these two separate factories was to promote internal competition in order to build the absolute best watches possible. This 1970 King Seiko is an excellent example of exactly that.\u003cbr\u003eThe 45 King Seiko is the first 10-beat watch manufactured by Daini Seikosha Kameido Factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45 Kings became the new-generation 10 beat, thin high-end machines that were released and officially certified by the Japanese Chronometer Inspection Institute (Est 1968) As for the manufacturing method, the watch was assembled separately from the normal line, carefully adjusted and inspected before being cased.\u003cbr\u003eThe case features large lugs, and the linen dial is a wonderful design that gives a simple yet powerful impression. It is a masterpiece of its time, and still today its awesome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45-7001 is one of those watches that becomes more impressive the longer you spend with it. Its design is understated at first glance, but the sharp case lines, perfectly balanced dial, and exceptional finishing reveal themselves over time. Nothing feels excessive or decorative for its own sake, every element has a purpose. It's a watch that reflects confidence through restraint, making it just as compelling today as it was when it was first produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62007827759491,"sku":"KS1515WO","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/king-seiko-45-7001-front-_13.jpg?v=1784291532","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-king-seiko-45-7001-watch-hi-beat-1971-stainless-steel","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}