1972 King Seiko High Beat Certified Chronometer Ref. 5626-7060

Heralding from 1972, this King Seiko High Beat Chronometer is a worn, but fine example of top notch iconic Seiko. The case exhibits some light wear on the sides, but is far from being rough.  The dial is near perfect, with a slight silver sunburst design, long and slim applied indices, and crisp, clear markings and writing.  The applied “SEIKO” and “KS” logos are shiny, clean, and free of any scratching or degradation.  Below the “SEIKO” applied logo, the words “CHRONOMETER” and “OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED” appear, and are quite crips.  Below the “KS” logo, the text “AUTOMATIC” and “HI-BEAT” appear.  The bottom of the dial is signed “Japan 5625 - 7060T”.

The original crystal has some very light superficial scratching that only is noticeable when light is reflecting across the dial,  The gasket and steel retainer ring are in great condition.  The bezel fits tight and right, just like it should.  

The caseback is relatively well defined and not over polished.  The outer rim reads “OPEN THRU GLASS, PUSH SET LEVER, PULL STEM”.  The center reads “SEIKO KS CHRONOMETER”  In the bottom center the serial number 240922 followed by JAPAN J.

Inside the case, you will find an extremely clean and well running Seiko Caliber 5625A movement.  Introduced in 1968, the 25 Jewel 5625A is Automatic, features quickset date, hack mechanism, and sweep second, and operates at 28,800 AH.  Diafix combined settings for escape wheel and third wheel. The winding gear is integrated in the movement, instead of attaching it to a manual-wind calibre as usual. Together with the indirectly driven minute this allows a rugged movement with relatively big balance and low profile. It is running within -6 seconds per day and 17 seconds per day depending on position with amplitude between 231 degrees and 263 degrees

The watch itself is mounted to a new genuine leather strap with a clean and crisp stainless steel buckle. 

Case measures 36.5mm without crown
37.5mm with crown
41.2mm lug to lug\
18mm lug width

While not new old stock, this piece still has plenty of appeal, and would make most any vintage Seiko fan quite happy to own.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches.  Men's watches typically measure beween 29-36mm (some larger, some smaler) wide excluding the crown.  In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch.  If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings.  Please also fee free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.  

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting.  However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs.  This indeed magnifies any flaws.  Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye.  Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc.  We adjust light when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.  

Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item.  If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2-4 hour time period.  We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn and the quality of the item WILL reflect that.  Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes...this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm.  Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time.  This is also something that goes along with owning any mechanical watch.  If an extremely accurate, worry free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch.  Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch.

We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes

Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are:

-imperfections on the crystal
-imperfections on case
-imperfections on the lugs
-unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future
- metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing

If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as:

-missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece)
-minor scratches or discoloration
-fading of plating
-fading of paint

We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions.  Please take the time to view our high resolution photos of the item, and please feel free to ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid.  We want this purchasing experience to be a pleasant and surprise free one.  Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. 

Thank you for your business!  We hope to see you return in the future!

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