Seiko King KING45-7001

Seiko King KS Hi-Beat 45-7001 Seiko KS Hi-Beat 36,000 VPH March 1971 Japan Daini Seikosha

Basic Info Listing code : QO68C9 Brand : Seiko Model : King Reference number : (Vintage) Movement : Manual winding Case material : Gold/Steel Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1971 Condition : Used (Very good) Most Recent Servicing : February 5, 2026 Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom, Halifax Price : 760 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : 4500A Power reserve : 40 h Number of jewels : 25 Frequency : 36000 A/h Case Case material : Gold/Steel Case diameter : 36 x 42 mm Thickness : 8 mm Water resistance : Not water resistant Bezel material : Gold/Steel Crystal : Sapphire crystal Dial : Silver Dial numerals : Lines Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Brown Bracelet length : 180 mm (110 mm / 70 mm) Lug width : 18 mm Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Gold/Steel Buckle width : 18 mm Other Only Original Parts, Vintage Seiko KS King Seiko Hi-Beat 4500A 36,000 BPH Mechanical 45-7001 Japan Made Production Date: March 1971 Running well and keeping time Some light wear to the watch consistent with a pre-owned timepiece Seiko Japan 4500A mechanical movement running at 36,000 beats per hour is clean and working smoothly Measures Width 36mm (38mm including crown) Height 34mm (42mm including lugs) Thickness 9mm Lugs 18mm Brown leather strap fits up to a 19cm wrist with steel buckle The King Seiko 45-7001 is a Hi-Beat manual winding watch, produced in March 1971. This specific model is highly regarded for its precision operating at a high frequency of 36,000 beats per hour (bph) (10 beats per second) which is exceptional for its era and contributes to greater accuracy The case is a "Grammar of Design" style made of gold-capped steel, measuring 36mm in diameter and the dial is silver with applied faceted hour markers and hands. The dial on the King Seiko does not have a date window, contributing to its minimalist look Historical Context: King Seiko watches were produced by the Daini Seikosha factory to compete internally with the Grand Seiko line made by the Suwa factory, a competition that fostered significant innovation in Japanese watchmaking This particular 45-7001 reference is notable for being one of the few high-beat, hand-wound calibers Seiko ever produced Shipping: UK domestic shipping is free and included in the price with Royal Mail Tracked and Insured Worldwide shipping is with DHL Express Tracked and Insured Returns and Guarantee: The watch is guaranteed to match description and photos. Free UK returns are offered