{"product_id":"king-seiko-vanac-special-5246-6070","title":"King Seiko Vanac Special 5246-6070","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe King Seiko Vanac was Seiko's boldest take on high-end watchmaking: Flashy, angular, and unapologetically extravagant. Produced between 1972 and 1976, every Vanac sported a colorful dial, faceted Hardlex crystal, and an eye-catching case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Vanac is, simply put — but actually, exceptionally — a King Seiko with attitude. These weren't just your standard dress watches: They featured faceted glass, gold bezels, great quality bracelets, and, in some cases, drilled lug holes for a more practical edge. And then there were the dials — pure artistry, with textures, gradients, and metallic tones that played beautifully with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 1969, Suwa had already introduced its high-end King Seiko 56KS and Grand Seiko 56GS, leaving Daini to push mechanical watchmaking to its peak with the King Seiko 52KS. Some models were regulated to \"Special\" or even \"Very Fine Accuracy\" (V.F.A.) standards, making them some of the most precise mechanical watches Seiko ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat brings us to this immaculate 52KS Vanac Ref. 5246-6070. At first glance, it's a lot to take in for sure but the more you look, the better it gets. The dial is a masterpiece, featuring a deep, textured hammered blue that darkens at the edges, paired with silver and gold indexes that extend onto the hands for a seamless look. Topping it all off? A stunning nine-cut purple Hardlex crystal, which bends light in ways that make the dial shimmer and shift, adding an almost magical play of reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case follows the Vanac philosophy: sharp angles, alternating finishes, and light-catching surfaces, all packed into a 37mm × 14.3mm stainless steel build. And the bracelet? A rouleaux-style design with flatter links, engineered to maximize light play without sacrificing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're thrilled to offer this pristine, unused example with its original price tag. The watch will be serviced once purchased, taking between 1-2 months before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis King Seiko Vanac Special is in exceptional, immaculate condition. The case remains remarkably sharp, preserving all its original factory lines. As a true deadstock piece, it exhibits only minor signs of storage, such as light dirt and faint hairline scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original bracelet is equally well-preserved, with only subtle surface marks from long-term storage. The clasp is particularly striking, still bearing its original sticker. The crystal is flawless, free from any visible scratches or chips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe caseback is beautifully intact, showing only minor hairline scratches likely caused by contact with the bracelet over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRAND: Seiko\u003cbr\u003eMODEL: King Seiko Vanac Special\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCE: 5246-6070\u003cbr\u003eDIAL: Original blue dial\u003cbr\u003eCASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eCASE DIMENSIONS: 41mm height, 37mm width, 12mm thickness, 18mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL: 9-side cut glass crystal\u003cbr\u003eCASE BACK: Screw-down Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eMOVEMENT: Automatic Cal.5246a\u003cbr\u003eManufacturing date: March 1973\u003cbr\u003eService History: Unknown, ±5s\/day\u003cbr\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original stainless steel bracelet with signed \"Vanac\" on the clasp\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE TOKEI CLUB","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47129938198703,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/1450\/7695\/files\/file_b6429822-614b-419f-a110-e89318e6b142.jpg?v=1782899559","url":"https:\/\/thetokeiclub.jp\/products\/king-seiko-vanac-special-5246-6070","provider":"THE TOKEI CLUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}