{"product_id":"vintage-king-seiko-wristwatch-44-2000-manual-wind-1967","title":"Vintage King Seiko Wristwatch 44-2000 Manual Wind 1967 Gold Filled","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Seiko 44-2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\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 14k gold filled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-Months Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS OF MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn good pre-owned condition, with signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some light scratches and marks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight sunburst dial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced manually wound movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned crown has some wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold medallion in great condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an unworn brown epsom leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECOND GERNERATION KING SEIKO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeiko has recently rekindled the Kings Seiko range and the first straight from this model, showing the acclaim that this timeless watch is held and at a fraction of the cost of the new models, which really does mean you can pick up something so cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Seiko 44-2000 from 1967 is a particularly interesting vintage Seiko because it comes from the second-generation 44KS period, when Seiko was pushing King Seiko as a high-quality alternative to its Grand Seiko line. The 44-2000 was produced through the mid-1960s into 1968, so a 1967 example sits toward the later part of its production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features is the 14K gold-filled case. The 44-2000 is notable because it used an “AGF” (All Gold Filled) case, meaning the gold layer was mechanically bonded to the case rather than simply electroplated. Importantly, the 44-2000 is identified as the only King Seiko model using the AGF construction, making the case a significant part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the hand-wound calibre 44A, part of the 44KS family developed by Daini Seikosha. The movement has 25 jewels, operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour and features hacking seconds, allowing the seconds hand to be stopped when setting the time. It also incorporates Seiko's Diashock shock-protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch measures approximately 36.5 mm across, with a roughly 43 mm lug-to-lug measurement, giving it very classic 1960s proportions. The design is also significant because King Seiko was becoming increasingly associated with the sharp, clean aesthetic that would develop into Seiko's famous “Grammar of Design” philosophy under designer Taro Tanaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother lovely detail is the King Seiko shield medallion on the case back, a characteristic feature of these early King Seiko watches. Combined with the gold-filled case, hand-wound 44A movement and 1960s design, the 44-2000 is one of the more historically interesting early King Seiko references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat makes the 1967 King Seiko 44-2000 particularly interesting is its rare 14K AGF (All Gold Filled, a construction unique to this King Seiko reference, combined with the highly regarded 25-jewel hand-wound calibre 44A with hacking seconds and Diashock protection. It comes from an important period in Seiko’s history, when the distinctive Grammar of Design style was taking shape, and its shield-style caseback and classic 1960s proportions add even more character. For me, it’s the combination of all these along with its historical significance that makes the 44-2000 such a special vintage King Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62366033543555,"sku":"KS7210WO","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/king-seiko-44-2000-front-_2.jpg?v=1786702449","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-king-seiko-wristwatch-44-2000-manual-wind-1967","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}