{"product_id":"vintage-king-seiko-4502-7001-watch-hi-beat-1973-stainless-steel","title":"Vintage King Seiko 4502-7001 watch Hi-Beat 1973 Stainless steel","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Seiko 4502-7001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manually wound 4502\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 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 a blemish to the edge of dial by 2\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 epsom leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Seiko 4502-7001 is powered by the acclaimed hand-wound Calibre 4502A, 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. The calibre also features an instantaneous date-change mechanism, displayed through the framed date aperture at 3 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a stainless steel case, the 4502-7001 perfectly embodies the sharp, disciplined design language for which King Seiko became renowned. Its crisp angular surfaces, broad facets, and meticulous finishing create a strong architectural presence on the wrist, reflecting light with remarkable precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean dial design further enhances the watch’s refined character. Applied hour markers and sharply faceted dauphine hands complement the case's geometric styling, while the absence of lume preserves the purity and symmetry of the layout. The result is a watch that balances technical excellence with understated elegance, remaining as striking today as it was when first introduced.\u003cbr\u003e\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 King Seiko 45 is one of the most respected models in the brand’s history, powered by a superb high-beat, hand-wound movement running at 36,000 vibrations per hour. Produced during the golden era of competition between Seiko’s in-house divisions, it showcases the brand’s relentless pursuit of both technical excellence and refined design. Combining sharp aesthetics, outstanding mechanical quality, and increasing collectability, the 45 King Seiko remains a compelling choice for enthusiasts seeking one of the finest vintage Seikos ever made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58327933223299,"sku":"KS3711WO","price":745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/king-seiko-4502-7001-ss-front-_2.jpg?v=1782472635","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-king-seiko-4502-7001-watch-hi-beat-1973-stainless-steel","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}