Description:
Here is an honest and unrestored King Seiko 5626-7000 from July 1971. This one is the ‘almost chronometer’ model with all the same features as the chronometer from the same series but without the adjustment and certification. The classically shaped KS case features movement removal through the front of the case and it is possible to regulate the movement via a screw set into the case between the 6 o’clock lugs.
Dimensions:
Diameter 35mm excluding crown
Thickness 9mm
Lug width 18mm
Case:
Steel, gold plated; all polished
Polished bezel
Correct signed KS winding crown
Crisp caseback with gold tone KS badge
Mineral crystal
No water resistance implied
Dial:
Silvered fine sunburst dial with applied polished gold tone baton indices (black paint to tops)
Polished gold tone hands with black stripe to tops of hours and minutes
Movement:
High grade Seiko 5626 automatic, 25 jewels, 28,800 bph
Quickset day and date
Hacking
Manual winding
Adjustment by external screw between lugs at 6
Band:
Seiko signed dark brown lizard strap
Steel gold plated signed KS tang type buckle
