{"product_id":"vintage-king-seiko-wristwatch-4502-7001-hi-beat-1973-gold-plate","title":"Vintage King Seiko 4502-7001 Wristwatch Hi-Beat 1973 Gold Plate","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 May 1973\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 Gold Plate\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\u003ePlating has some light wear\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 brown leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis King Seiko 4502-7001 features the manually wound, high beat (as marked on the dial) calibre 4502A. As part of the famous 45~ series of King Seiko movements, the 4502A runs in 36,000 bph, or 5 Hz, which provides greater accuracy to the wearer. The calibre 4502A also instituted an instantaneous date change for the framed aperture at three o'clock.\u003cbr\u003eThe gold-plated Seiko 4502-7001 carries the same sharp, disciplined design, but with a noticeably warmer and more expressive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case retains its crisp, angular geometry, yet the gold plating softens the edges visually, giving the watch a richer, more luxurious feel. Light plays differently across the surfaces, where steel feels cool and precise, the gold tone adds warmth and depth, accentuating the polished facets and brushing in a more understated, elegant way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the dial, the gold case pairs beautifully with lighter tones, often creating a subtle contrast that feels refined rather than flashy. The applied markers and dauphine hands, already sharply cut, take on an almost jewellery-like quality in this finish, catching the light with a gentle glow instead of a sharp gleam. The absence of lume keeps the look clean and uninterrupted, enhancing its dressy character.\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 highly regarded for its hand-wound, high-beat 36,000 vph movement, admired for its accuracy and exceptional engineering. Produced during an era of intense competition between Seiko’s internal divisions, it embodies the brand’s pursuit of technical excellence and sophisticated design. Its minimalist aesthetic, strong timekeeping performance, historical significance, and relative rarity have made it a highly sought-after model among collectors who appreciate vintage Seiko at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58141413179779,"sku":"KS3543WO","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-front-_9.jpg?v=1780056708","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-king-seiko-wristwatch-4502-7001-hi-beat-1973-gold-plate","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}