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No. 643 / King Seiko 44KS SGP with Box - 1965

No. 643 / King Seiko 44KS SGP with Box - 1965

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King Seiko
44KS
With Original Box / 1965


Intro

This 1965 King Seiko manual-winding watch features a beautiful sunburst dial that plays elegantly in the light. Instead of the later "KS" logo at the six o'clock position, it has the rarer "King Seiko" logo. It is powered by the Caliber 4402A movement, known for its reliability and convenient quickset date function, allowing rapid adjustment via the crown. A classic, understated, no-date dress watch that suits any occasion for a gentleman. It also comes with its original buckle and box.

Story

King Seiko launched in 1961 from Daini (meaning "second") Seikosha, Seiko's Tokyo factory, as a deliberate rival to Suwa's Grand Seiko. The two arms competed through the 1960s, Daini's 44KS pioneering the Grammar of Design. Positioned just below Grand Seiko, King Seiko was discontinued in the mid-1970s and revived in 2020 due to popular demand.

The second King Seiko — the 44 series — was produced from 1964 to 1968, and was also the first King Seiko to feature a gold medallion on the caseback, a tradition shared with Grand Seiko.

Detail

MODEL
44KS SGP

REFERENCE
4402-8000

YEAR
1965

SERIAL
5003008

CASE
35mm (excl. crown), Solid Gold Plating

MOVEMENT
Automatic, Cal. 4402A

LUG
18mm

COMES WITH
Watch with original buckle, leather straps x2, original Seiko box


Condition

OVERALL A Rank
CASE Small Scratches
CRYSTAL Great Condition
DIAL Great Condition
HANDS Great Condition
MOVEMENT Great Condition, checked and oiled
ACCURACY 2 Sec. / day (12 Hr. Timegrapher Test)

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