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THE ORIGINS OF KING SEIKO

With the development of precision timepieces including the first automatic chronograph in 1969, the 1960s was a decade of significant design and technical advancements that laid the foundation for Seiko’s future success in the prestige watch arena. King Seiko particularly demonstrated the company’s ability to create mechanical watches with high accuracy. In addition to its precision, the collection offered a powerful yet graceful design that symbolized the high quality of its construction.

Among the landmark releases were the classic dress/ sport KSK from 1965, prized for its blend of technical excellence and contemporary, angular lines, the King Seiko 45KCM from 1969 with distinctively curved case edges providing a streamlined fit, and the VANAC inspired by the vibrant and bold designs of the 1970s.

THE NEWEST CLASSIC

Reviving the classic style and innovative spirit of the original collections in the KSK, KS1969, and VANAC series, Seiko honors its rich history of timekeeping while endowing each new King Seiko timepiece with modern enhancements of contemporary watchmaking. Equipped with Seiko’s proprietary high-performance mechanical movements, each King Seiko echoes the contours of the vintage models, capturing the sharply defined edges or smooth lines that defined the original silhouettes while enhancing finely detailed elements and adding a modern touch to the regal designs.

AN ONGOING LEGACY

With finishing characteristic of the regal collection, each dial displays a prominent 12 o’clock marker with a uniquely etched design reflecting the rich history of King Seiko. The meticulously cut multi-faceted hands offer a crisp legibility while each case and bracelet employs a combination of mirror and hairline finishes for a sophisticated and luxurious impression. A mark of the ongoing legacy of King Seiko, each crown and caseback bears the King Seiko emblem, honoring the past while looking forward to a future of continued expertise in mechanical watchmaking.

A CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC

Reviving the classic style of the original collection, Seiko honors its rich history of timekeeping while endowing each new King Seiko timepiece with modern enhancements of contemporary watchmaking. Equipped with the 26-jewel, 6L35 movement, allowing for high precision and a bi-directional winding system with a rapid date change mechanism while maintaining a slim design, new creations offer exceptional accuracy and efficiency over time. Additional designs present stylistic interpretations of the original models, reflecting the time and place of the beginning of King Seiko, while providing a power reserve of 3 full days thanks to Seiko’s updated 6R mechanical movements. With finishing characteristic of the original collection, the crown and caseback of each model bears the new King Seiko emblem honoring the past while looking forward to a future of continued expertise in mechanical watchmaking.

KING SEIKO COLLECTION

SJE105
$ 3,300
SJE113
$ 3,100

Limited

SJE083
$ 3,300
SPB387
$ 2,000

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