Seiko 56KS King Seiko 5626-7113 Hi-Beat White Sunburst Dial

The King Seiko lineup was initially developed by the Daini Seikosha division as a luxury hand-wind watch to rival the Suwa-developed Grand Seiko line. However, the first automatic King Seiko was actually developed by Suwa Seikosha. The high-beat 56 series calibre, which powered this early automatic King Seiko, went on to drive a diverse range of King and Grand Seiko models, becoming arguably Seiko’s most successful automatic movement.

The Seiko 5626 was initially introduced in 1968 with a different case design, featuring a monobloc type with an external regulator, stubbier, multi-surfaced lugs, and gold case-back medallions. However, by 1971, the design changed, with the external regulator dismissed and the monobloc gold case-back medallions replaced with a screwback case devoid of medallions, yet maintaining a shape nearly identical to the previous monobloc model.

The Seiko 5626-7113 presented here is a late model produced in 1974. It boasts a case assembled according to the Taro Tanaka Grammar of Design, with a white sunburst dial complemented by simple stick indices and dauphine hands. The 5626 calibre is a high-grade automatic movement beating at 28,800 bph and features a quickset day-date function.

Despite its 50-year lifespan, this watch runs with good accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per day and has a robust power reserve. While showing a few signs of wear, such as a small light stain on the left side of the day-date window frame and a replaced mineral crystal, the overall condition of the watch remains good, preserving its polished sharp case design.

Brand type : King Seiko 56KS
Dial : White sunburst dial
Circa : 1974
Movement : 5626 Hi-beat
Strap : AM
Back case : Original
Crown : Original
Diameter : 36.5 x 42 mm lug to lug
Lug width : 18mm
Condition : used, 92% good condition, good accuracy and PR, clear crystal and good condition case, few signs of wear, refer to pictures shown.
Features : hi-beat manual winding, hacking system.
WR : Not tested
Includings : Watch only with replacement box.

Note:
The item price does not include import duties and taxes.
The watch is tested and recorded before shipment to ensure it is working normally.
The watch is insured for every shipment.
The watch will be shipped in a pillow hard case watch container and craft paper box, covered with multiple bubble warp layers to ensure safety.
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