Vintage King Seiko 5626-7110 Hi-Beat Automatic Watch 1971 Serviced UK Warranty

SPECIFICATION

Reference: King Seiko 5626-7110
Movement: Seiko 5626 Hi-Beat automatic
Age: April 1971
Case Size: 36mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Lug to Lug: 42mm
Lugs: 18mm
Condition: Used vintage Seiko watch
Box & Papers: No
Case Material: Stainless steel
Warranty: 12-Months Warranty UK only

POINTS TO MENTION

• In great pre-owned condition, with light wear from use
  
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
• Sunburst dial
  
• English and Kanji day wheel
• Fully serviced hi-beat movement with upgraded metal quickset
  
• Gold medallion in good condition
• Paired with an unworn blue leather strap
  

THE WATCH

The 5626-7110 arrived in 1971 as a sharper, more architectural King Seiko. The broad polished planes, pointed lugs and narrow dial furniture give it the crisp geometry that makes the 56KS instantly recognisable, while the day-date keeps it grounded as a watch designed to be used rather than simply admired.

On this example, the light silver dial and restrained furniture leave enough space for the case geometry to do the talking. It has that very Seiko combination of precision and practicality: carefully drawn, clearly detailed and still entirely comfortable being an everyday watch.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

The 5626-7110 is one of the interesting crossovers in the King Seiko story because it came from Suwa Seikosha rather than Daini, the division originally associated with King Seiko. Its 56-series automatic movement shared its family with Grand Seiko, while the one-piece case allowed fine regulation from outside the watch through a small access point between the lugs. A very practical bit of watchmaking hidden inside an unusually elegant design.

OUR THOUGHTS

We like the 5626-7110 because it gets the balance right. The silver dial lets the sharp case carry the personality, while the day-date keeps the watch useful rather than precious. It is a very clean expression of what 56KS was about: strong design, serious watchmaking and no unnecessary theatre.