{"product_id":"vintage-king-seiko-wristwatch-44999-manual-wind-1964","title":"Vintage King Seiko Wristwatch 44999 Manual wind 1964","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: King Seiko 44999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manually wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e11mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e: 43mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs width\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: Stainless Steel\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 wonderful pre-owned condition, with light 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\u003eSunburst dial has some light patina to the edge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced manually wound movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Seiko crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold medallion is in great condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an unworn black leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECOND GERNERATION KING SEIKO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second generation King Seiko model was introduced towards the end of 1963 named the 44999 although that name was eventually changed to 44-9990. Case backs up until late-1964 will show the number 44999 on the new horseshoe case back design while others after will show 44-9990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case design followed the arc set by the 15034 (first gen) but was modified with widened lugs and a more emphasized facet. The crystal was changed from a smooth dome to a high squared profile with almost no bezel. Water resistance was improved with the additional of a screw-down case back. L\u003cspan\u003eater 44-9990s lost the ‘Diashock’ text from the dial and gained a Daini lightning bolt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe truly timeless King Seiko 44999. A manual wind, precision crafted time piece. Designed at Daini Seikosha With a 36mm diameter and slim profile, this is the typical silhouette of a timepiece that lived from 1963 until 1968. You may recognise the design language of this King Seiko with its sharp facets and high polish edges extrapolated to Grand Seiko pieces of today. This particular watch is amongst the first generation of pieces from the manufacture to feature Taro Tanaka’s grammar of design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr Taro Tanaka's  grammar of design represents four core principles, those being all angles are to be flat and high polish to best reflect light, bezels to be two dimensional and simple, there is to be no visual distortion from any angle and all cases must be high polish. It’s fascinating to wear something on the wrist that is the genesis of an artist’s breakthrough design which paved the way for a successful career and the very foundation of what  Seiko is today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe King Seiko 44999, a prized collector's piece, exemplifies Seiko's dedication to precision and elegance from the 1960s era. This watch features a robust and accurate hand-wound movement, housed in a sleek stainless steel case with sharp, clean lines that reflect meticulous craftsmanship. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction guarantees that your purchase from us ensures that you receive an authentic, meticulously inspected watch in the best possible condition. Trust us to provide not just a watch, but a piece of horological history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57677364298115,"sku":"KS4502WO","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/king-seiko-449990-front-_3.jpg?v=1774615849","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-king-seiko-wristwatch-44999-manual-wind-1964","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}