An officially certified hi-beat chronometer from King Seiko's golden era. Produced in March 1971 (serial 130112) and powered by the automatic cal. 5245 beating at 28,800 vph, with a sunburst silver dial, applied markers and the signed "KS" crown.
Case: Stainless steel, approx. 32 mm across excl. crown (measured — see caliper photo)
Strap: New aftermarket croc-embossed leather (17 mm), fits wrists up to approx. 19 cm
Included: Watch only (no box or papers)
Condition — the honest version
Very good vintage condition. The case is sharp with only light hairlines, and the sunburst dial, hands and date window are excellent. The case back carries a personal commemorative engraving from 1972 (a long-service award from the Matsuzakaya department store) — shown clearly in the photos. It does not show on the wrist, but please look at the case-back photo before buying. Service history is unknown; it runs well in daily use, but if you want chronometer-like accuracy today, plan for a service.
Inspection record
Running (automatic & hand-winding): checked
Crown operation & time setting: checked
Quick-set date: checked
Measured daily rate: — coming soon
Customs (EU)
The price does not include EU import VAT. On delivery, DHL collects your country's VAT (19–23%) plus a small clearance fee — for this watch, roughly €85–105 depending on your country. We always declare the true value, which keeps the insurance on your watch valid.
