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Scott_ · 2 February 2022, 05:54 AM

The announcement of the revived King Seiko line inspired me to make a purchase
…of a vintage King Seiko.

I bought a 45-7010 Hi Beat from 1970. I love the linen dial and the smooth sweep of the second hand (although obviously not as smooth my GS spring drive). The dial has darkened a bit over the last half century, and the strap is a non-Seiko replacement, but at barely over $700 in cost, compared to $1700 for one of the new (non-high-beat) revival watches), I have no complaints.

1William · 2 February 2022, 09:45 PM

Congratulations.

CPRWATCH · 3 February 2022, 05:45 AM

Congratulations, it’s a lovely watch

Scott_ · 3 February 2022, 05:49 AM

After 24 hours, my new (old, actually) King Seiko is only 4 seconds ahead. Far better than the +15/-25 seconds per day claimed for the recently-announced new KS collection.

mongrelnomoad · 4 February 2022, 07:49 PM

They’re amazing watches and I really feel the reissues sell the history short. Every one of my 60s and 70s KSs still keep to Chronometer standard.

Oyster Sauce · 5 February 2022, 04:49 AM

Vintage KS (and GS) rule

2 February 2022, 05:54 AM	#1
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	King Seiko arrived today The announcement of the revived King Seiko line inspired me to make a purchase …of a vintage King Seiko. I bought a 45-7010 Hi Beat from 1970. I love the linen dial and the smooth sweep of the second hand (although obviously not as smooth my GS spring drive). The dial has darkened a bit over the last half century, and the strap is a non-Seiko replacement, but at barely over $700 in cost, compared to $1700 for one of the new (non-high-beat) revival watches), I have no complaints. Attached Images

2 February 2022, 09:45 PM	#2
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,829	Congratulations.

3 February 2022, 05:45 AM	#3
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,607	Congratulations, it’s a lovely watch

3 February 2022, 05:49 AM	#4
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	After 24 hours, my new (old, actually) King Seiko is only 4 seconds ahead. Far better than the +15/-25 seconds per day claimed for the recently-announced new KS collection.

4 February 2022, 07:49 PM	#5
mongrelnomoad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,919	They’re amazing watches and I really feel the reissues sell the history short. Every one of my 60s and 70s KSs still keep to Chronometer standard.

5 February 2022, 04:49 AM	#6
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Vintage KS (and GS) rule

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