{"product_id":"king-seiko-45ks-4502-7001-sgp","title":"King Seiko 45KS 4502-7001 SGP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe captivating tale of inter-corporate rivalry between Grand Seiko and King Seiko during the 1960s and '70s has intrigued all who have come across it. During that era, Seiko operated two separate factories dedicated to watch production. The Suwa factory produced Grand Seiko timepieces, while the Daini factory was responsible for crafting King Seiko watches. The purpose behind having these distinct factories was to foster internal competition and strive for the creation of the absolute best timepieces. This 1969 King Seiko exemplifies the outcome of this endeavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe featured watch, a reference 45-7000, belongs to the final five years of King Seiko production. It houses the manually wound, high-beat caliber 4500A, as indicated on the dial. Part of the renowned 45~ series of King Seiko movements, the 4500A operates at a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz), offering enhanced accuracy to its wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe off-white dial showcases applied hour markers with precise facets, mirroring the design of the handset. Neither the markers nor the hands are luminescent, instead featuring clean black striping along their central portions. The SGP case is a standout feature, displaying a close resemblance to the renowned designs found in Grand Seiko timepieces. It exhibits clean lines, graceful angles, and a high level of polish throughout. Notably, the center of the case back features a gold King Seiko medallion, symbolizing the watch's superior craftsmanship and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwning this historic King Seiko timepiece presents a truly exceptional and rare opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, this piece is in pristine condition. The case is unpolished and has no noticeable scratches. The dial and hands are immaculate with no sign of stains or deterioration. The crown is also in good condition with no signs of peeling. The glass has no visible scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original case back retains its blue protective sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original KS buckle is also in very good condition and the prong has light signs of deterioration but barely visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRAND: King Seiko\u003cbr\u003eMODEL: 45KS\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCE: 45-7000 SGP\u003cbr\u003eDIAL: Original silver\/white dial\u003cbr\u003eCASE MATERIAL: SGP\u003cbr\u003eCASE DIMENSIONS: 37mm diameter; 11.7mm thickness, 18mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL: Mineral Crystal\u003cbr\u003eCASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eMOVEMENT: 4500A\u003cbr\u003eManufacturing date: February 1969\u003cbr\u003eService History: Service history unknown, ±10s\/day\u003cbr\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Dark Brown Japanese cowhide leather strap made by the Japanese strap maker Accurate Form\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE TOKEI CLUB","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47130322272431,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/1450\/7695\/files\/file_ef70fb23-b5cf-4a68-a06c-85a5204fb61d.jpg?v=1782902430","url":"https:\/\/thetokeiclub.jp\/products\/king-seiko-45ks-4502-7001-sgp","provider":"THE TOKEI CLUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}