1973 Seiko King Seiko Hi-Beat Manual 4502-7001 36mm
Here we have a legendary vintage classic: the 1973 Seiko King Seiko Hi-Beat 4502-7001, a pinnacle of Japanese watchmaking released as a direct internal rival to Grand Seiko. This "KS" represents the golden era of Seiko’s grammar of design, specifically the 45-series, which is widely considered one of the finest manually wound movements ever produced by the brand. Featuring a 36mm polished stainless steel case that exemplifies Daini Seikosha’s sharp, angular aesthetic, it sits incredibly slim on the wrist with a case thickness of just 8.5mm. Its muscular lugs lead to a lug-to-lug length of 41.5mm, giving the watch a sophisticated and timeless dress-watch presence. Down the right side, we have a signed coin-edged "KS" crown. The fixed polished bezel frames a clean, sunburst silver dial that radiates understated elegance. An outer minute track is precisely executed, surrounding hand-applied faceted baton indices marking the hours, while a date window sits at 3 o’clock. Slender steel dauphine hands are meticulously polished to catch the light, complemented by a needle-thin central seconds hand. At 6 o’clock, the applied "KS" logo and "Hi-Beat" text signify the high-frequency heart beating within. On the reverse, the screw-down solid case back proudly displays the gold King Seiko medallion in the centre, a hallmark of quality for this reference. Inside is the remarkable manually wound Seiko Cal. 4502, 25 jewels, beating at a lightning-fast 36,000 beats per hour. This true Hi-Beat movement features hacking seconds and an instantaneous date change, showcasing the technical mastery Seiko achieved in the early 70s. It comes paired with a well-suited 18mm leather strap and an aftermarket KS buckle.
Here we have a legendary vintage classic: the 1973 Seiko King Seiko Hi-Beat 4502-7001, a pinnacle of Japanese watchmaking released as a direct internal rival to Grand Seiko. This "KS" represents the golden era of Seiko’s grammar of design, specifically the 45-series, which is widely considered one of the finest manually wound movements ever produced by the brand. Featuring a 36mm polished stainless steel case that exemplifies Daini Seikosha’s sharp, angular aesthetic, it sits incredibly slim on the wrist with a case thickness of just 8.5mm. Its muscular lugs lead to a lug-to-lug length of 41.5mm, giving the watch a sophisticated and timeless dress-watch presence. Down the right side, we have a signed coin-edged "KS" crown. The fixed polished bezel frames a clean, sunburst silver dial that radiates understated elegance. An outer minute track is precisely executed, surrounding hand-applied faceted baton indices marking the hours, while a date window sits at 3 o’clock. Slender steel dauphine hands are meticulously polished to catch the light, complemented by a needle-thin central seconds hand. At 6 o’clock, the applied "KS" logo and "Hi-Beat" text signify the high-frequency heart beating within. On the reverse, the screw-down solid case back proudly displays the gold King Seiko medallion in the centre, a hallmark of quality for this reference. Inside is the remarkable manually wound Seiko Cal. 4502, 25 jewels, beating at a lightning-fast 36,000 beats per hour. This true Hi-Beat movement features hacking seconds and an instantaneous date change, showcasing the technical mastery Seiko achieved in the early 70s. It comes paired with a well-suited 18mm leather strap and an aftermarket KS buckle.
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Here we have a legendary vintage classic: the 1973 Seiko King Seiko Hi-Beat 4502-7001, a pinnacle of Japanese watchmaking released as a direct internal rival to Grand Seiko. This "KS" represents the golden era of Seiko’s grammar of design, specifically the 45-series, which is widely considered one of the finest manually wound movements ever produced by the brand. Featuring a 36mm polished stainless steel case that exemplifies Daini Seikosha’s sharp, angular aesthetic, it sits incredibly slim on the wrist with a case thickness of just 8.5mm. Its muscular lugs lead to a lug-to-lug length of 41.5mm, giving the watch a sophisticated and timeless dress-watch presence. Down the right side, we have a signed coin-edged "KS" crown. The fixed polished bezel frames a clean, sunburst silver dial that radiates understated elegance. An outer minute track is precisely executed, surrounding hand-applied faceted baton indices marking the hours, while a date window sits at 3 o’clock. Slender steel dauphine hands are meticulously polished to catch the light, complemented by a needle-thin central seconds hand. At 6 o’clock, the applied "KS" logo and "Hi-Beat" text signify the high-frequency heart beating within. On the reverse, the screw-down solid case back proudly displays the gold King Seiko medallion in the centre, a hallmark of quality for this reference. Inside is the remarkable manually wound Seiko Cal. 4502, 25 jewels, beating at a lightning-fast 36,000 beats per hour. This true Hi-Beat movement features hacking seconds and an instantaneous date change, showcasing the technical mastery Seiko achieved in the early 70s. It comes paired with a well-suited 18mm leather strap and an aftermarket KS buckle.
