Vintage King Seiko 5625-7041 Watch Chronometer Officially Certified 1973 Serviced UK Warranty

SPECIFICATION

Reference: 5625-7041
Movement: calibre 5625 automatic
Age: December 1973
Case Size: 36mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Lug to Lug: 41mm
Lugs: 18mm
Condition: Used Seiko watch
Box and Papers: No
Case Material: Stainless steel
Warranty: 12-month UK mechanical warranty

POINTS TO MENTION

• In great pre-owned condition, with light wear from use
  
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
  
• Sunburst white dial
  
• Fully serviced Hi-beat automatic movement
  
• Date only model
• Upgraded metal quickset gear
  
• KS signed crown
  
• Paired with an unworn grey leather strap with deployant buckle
  

THE WATCH

There was a time when the word Chronometer on a dial meant considerably more than a flourish. It spoke of accuracy independently tested, and King Seiko was at the heart of Japan's determination to meet that demanding standard.

By 1973, the 5625-7041 had carried the earlier 7040 design forward. Seiko kept the elegant, sharply defined case and introduced a removable screw-back, making life easier for the watchmaker without changing the character of the watch. There is something very appealing about that restraint: a mechanical watch built with genuine ambition, but designed to look completely at ease on the wrist.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

Japan established its own independent chronometer inspection institute in 1968, with the first King Seikos certified the following year. Grand Seiko, interestingly, took a different route, following Seiko's separate house standards. So while Grand Seiko often takes the headlines, King Seiko had an important part of its own to play in proving just how good Japanese mechanical timekeeping had become.

OUR THOUGHTS

We love the contrast in this one. Those angular case shoulders have a confidence about them, while the silver dial is calm and wonderfully straightforward. It is an appealing watch to wear without having to make a statement about it.

Then, if somebody happens to notice the little Chronometer wording, there is a good story waiting. We rather like watches that offer both pleasures.