Here is a wonderful, all original King Seiko 56KS Hi-Beat from 1973. The silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with steel Seiko and KS logos and barely any marks. It has steel strip hour markers with black contrast, double at 12 o’clock. The faceted dauphine hands are in very fine condition, with the characteristic black contrast stripes down the middle. When the crown is pulled out to set time, the hack stops the seconds hand for more accurate time setting. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock displays the quick-set date. The quick-set function should only be used with the hour hand at the bottom half of the dial.
The stainless steel bezel is in fine condition with light overall wear. The angular 7000 series stainless case with integrated lugs and the original KS crown is in fine condition with some overall wear, both on the case sides and towards the lugs. The stainless steel case back has a well preserved KS engraving and is in fine condition with some overall wear. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.
The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.
Inside the watch, Seiko’s high grade 5625B movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-10 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in June 2024 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
King Seikos are among the most loved and treasured vintage watches, sporting clean and timeless designs and very high quality mechanics. With the large size and wonderful overall condition, this is a watch that will add to any vintage collection while it is also great as part of a regular rotation schedule.
Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.
NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.
Basic info
Brand Seiko
Model King Seiko Hi-Beat
Reference number 5625-7111
Code VWS-2596
Movement Automatic winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1973
Condition Very Good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay
Caliber
Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber Seiko 5625B
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 25
Frequency 28800 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36.5 mm
Lug to lug 41.5 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Mineral Glass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Beige
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Date
Others
Central seconds, Only Original Parts, Quick-Set
