What to Look for When Buying a King Seiko | Buying Guide

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@TeddyBaldassarre
@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын
This video was a couple days late for me haha. You inspired me to have this awesome part of Seiko’s history in my collection so I decided to go buy one. Awesome overview, William! I would love to see more videos like this on affordable vintage pieces.
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! What model did you get? I hope we see some awesome KS videos from you in the future ;) Regards GAW
@serjay5170
@serjay5170 2 жыл бұрын
Its Teddy Balsassarre!!! Ohmygod
@tudorino66
@tudorino66 Жыл бұрын
Oh Teddy is here!
@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather
@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is quite a late comment, but most people don't know how good the quality is from this era of King Seiko. They were truly competing with Grand Seiko, and Seiko in general was trying to produce the best timepieces in the world at the time. Any watch collector who understands the history, engineering, and dedication that went into crafting these movements and cases should appreciate the King Seiko watches manufactured in the 1960s-1970s.
@ilzephyrli
@ilzephyrli 5 жыл бұрын
Rewatching this and just noticed how beautiful that brown leather strap is. Where is it from?
@kamelthorn
@kamelthorn 5 жыл бұрын
The brown leather strap is stunning with the white dial.
@EricBishard
@EricBishard 11 ай бұрын
I have the black dial, an amazing piece of vintage Seiko History 😉
@nathankbick95
@nathankbick95 4 жыл бұрын
I used this video when buying myself a King Seiko, thanks for such a great video!
@kurtsterling5703
@kurtsterling5703 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video! I've had the vintage KS bug for a while now and just decided to move forward with a trade/purchase. I'm glad you pointed out the differences in dial numbers. I picked up a 5625-7110R. I had some trouble cross-referencing the watch online because of the slight differences between 7110R and 7110T. The casebacks on the 7110R models are labeled 7111.
@ManishSahay
@ManishSahay 6 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this video ever since I saw your watch on that channel a few days ago. I have done research on these King Seikos multiple times. My favourite model is King Seiko 45-7001 36mm. This model does not have a Day/Date window. The King Seiko 5626-7110 is probably the best or the most refined model of their line-up. This is a helpful guide for those who want a piece of Japanese Watchmaking History in their collection :)
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :) The 45KS are fantastic looking watches. if I'm not mistaken, they have the last KS movement, that is truly built by hand. Also the big crown on those models look great. One thing to keep im mind with those models is the higher wear on the movement thanks to that 36 000BPH. Let me know if you end up getting one. Regards GAW
@TimeforaNewWatch
@TimeforaNewWatch 6 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a 5626-7110 for a pretty good price. While waiting for it to ship I kept trying to find problems with it in the sellers pictures. Your video was very helpful and I suspect I have a refinished dial due to the "hi-beat" text looking off and the Suwa symbol being a bit thin. If it doesn't have the sunburst finish I guess I will be 100% certain. I might hunt down a better example and do a side by side comparison to help people looking for originals.
@MrMadvillan
@MrMadvillan 3 жыл бұрын
Something you missed in the video - the early 56 series movements king, lord and even gs(I believe) with day and date use a plastic star gear on the rocker arm that quick sets day/date - they i inevitably break so the quickset won’t work. a seller should state if the quickset works. There were later 56 that had a metal gear but they are hard to find. There are aftermarket parts you can have your watch maker install. it takes 15-20 min
@butwait
@butwait Жыл бұрын
But then also note that it's much more than simply putting a new gear in. If you buy a new gear you'll also need to have the staking set to disassemble the gear arm and replace it. Most of the time it's easier to source a complete working gear + lever combo from a lower end LM watch than it is to replace the gear, which would require a lot more time, and specialized equipment that the average watchmaker simply won't have.
@caliulster5581
@caliulster5581 5 жыл бұрын
I love my King Seiko. Mine has some deterioration around the chapter ring and no medallion but I still think it's beautiful.
@joelstatosky1817
@joelstatosky1817 4 жыл бұрын
I am here because I can't afford a grand seiko. i don't even like the newer grand seikos to be honest with you
@spaceangza
@spaceangza 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice strap! Can you tell where I can get that strap from?
@fastbikesandtoomuchcoffee6871
@fastbikesandtoomuchcoffee6871 4 жыл бұрын
Such a well made video! I’m looking into vintage Seiko’s and this will be very useful.
@EzioDCM
@EzioDCM 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, great and usefull video! If've just buy one 5626 7111... but one question: on the dial is written JAPAN5626-7110R... it means that is not it's original dial? Thanks!
@neil4701
@neil4701 2 жыл бұрын
It's fine. The case numbers and the dial numbers are separate IDs. The 5626-7110R (and 5626-7110T) dial was introduced with the 5626-7110 case, but it was used for the 5626-7111, 5626-7113 etc too. The case was updated but the dial remained the same, so it retained the same ID.
@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793
@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793 6 жыл бұрын
I really like this format. Will be very nice too see more videos like this about another vintage watches. Good job, and great channel.
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will definitely do more videos like this in the future. Regards GAW
@Collectorsguideclub
@Collectorsguideclub 2 жыл бұрын
May I ask when to stop the winding ?
@chrisg-gg2iu
@chrisg-gg2iu 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I’d be interested in seeing more videos on vintage watches (e.g. Seiko, Omega) and what to look for when buying. I recently picked up a Seiko Sportsmatic 5 Deluxe, but I could definitely use more information before buying another vintage watch.
@L4busaures
@L4busaures 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video, tonnes of great info & delivered well
@aryamansinha9309
@aryamansinha9309 6 жыл бұрын
The vintage omega you’re wearing is absolutely beautiful
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Regards GAW
@jzurcher345
@jzurcher345 2 жыл бұрын
I picked up a king seiko 4402-8000 and love it! Any thoughts on it?
@DarkFreedomGaming3812
@DarkFreedomGaming3812 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you William. I have just picked a gorgeous one of these up.. Very pleased
@BayuMukti937
@BayuMukti937 Жыл бұрын
Can you do video like this but with 44KS?
@1923copacelul
@1923copacelul 5 жыл бұрын
Did Suwa produced King Seiko 56k watches with ''Special'' printed on the dial?
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 5 жыл бұрын
Great question! From my understanding, Suwa didn't produce any King Seiko's with special on the dial. Only Daini did that. So if you see a King Seiko that says "Special", you know it was produced by Daini (52KS). It can of course be a fake as well. Regards GAW
@frankdux6930
@frankdux6930 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, just pulled trigger on an original KS 5626 7041 chronometer. Cant wait to get it!
@andrewcheung6942
@andrewcheung6942 2 жыл бұрын
Thank, very good explanation. 👍👍
@ecaseyification
@ecaseyification 5 жыл бұрын
How about a separate review of the chronometer 5625-7040. I like the dial and the case lines. I’m currently looking for one; are there any sellers you can recommend. Have you thought about reviewing vintage sellers, examining some of their items, offering your opinion on the probability of a good purchase etc?
@kurokamei
@kurokamei Жыл бұрын
Does the day date king seiko changes day and date instantly?
@gilbertvera1678
@gilbertvera1678 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you got a really nice 5246 movement just not with a king sieko dial in its name does it still count being that it's a king seiko movement ?
@BOYVIRGO666
@BOYVIRGO666 3 ай бұрын
Im a big fan of later king seikos, almost specifically the vanac line(i would like to own the entire line one day). And they were way ahead of their time. Shame they didnt stick around. Its worth noting that not all King Seikos had the gold medallion. Especially the later watches. It should still say King Seiko. This relates mostly to late 1970s ones.
@NaNa-wj8tw
@NaNa-wj8tw 6 жыл бұрын
Why does the refinishing matter? I see some auction sellers who sell refurbished vintage models in amazing as new condition from all coveted brands. Value is sighted by collectors but there are no shortage of buyers paying a lot of money. If these watches were virtual giveaways I could understand it but they aren’t. What gives?
@damienlao9555
@damienlao9555 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, May I know what does the 7000t/r stand for? As the one I'm looking at currently is a 7010T AD and I have no idea what it stand for
@henryalvarez6284
@henryalvarez6284 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌 review. Thank you for your insight.
@grinnerschic
@grinnerschic 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video. What does the * next to the quick set date on 562x models mean. I saw one listed but date doesn't work. Should I not get it? Thanks.
@wessamhamadneh9877
@wessamhamadneh9877 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for this video... I was just about to purchase and King Seiko haha thank you!
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, glad you found it helpful! Let me know which one you buy. Regards GAW
@alexhurt7919
@alexhurt7919 4 жыл бұрын
Thinking about buying one because how else are you going to get a chronometer at these prices. Also the history is fun. My main concern is that it'll be impossible to service or even find parts for.
@jakelewis3d
@jakelewis3d 3 жыл бұрын
The plastic date/day rocker is the hard part to find, although Vintage Time Australia are selling a metal aftermarket version for watchmakers.
@thai-anhnguyen5527
@thai-anhnguyen5527 5 жыл бұрын
What kind of strap is that brown one?
@eljestilbenefattore9400
@eljestilbenefattore9400 5 жыл бұрын
What's your opinion on the 45xxxx series? They are hand made and beats at 36000 bpm, isn't that right?
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 5 жыл бұрын
I love the 45KS series. They look great and the movements are very special. Only thing to keep in mind when buying a KS with a 36k BPH movment is that they are a bit more fragile thanks to the from the higher beat rate (higher beat rate, more friction, more wear). So If you plan to buy one and wear it regulary, I would recommend a full service on it. Other then that they are fantastic watches and I can highly recommend one. I believe the movment is hand made (perhaps not all parts though). The 56KS movements and onward are all machined If i'm not mistaken. Regards GAW
@eljestilbenefattore9400
@eljestilbenefattore9400 5 жыл бұрын
@@WatchesAndCars Ok, thank you An quite unbelievable price for a high end piece. I'd better buy one before TGV rewiew one;-) Thank you for taking time.
@tudorino66
@tudorino66 Жыл бұрын
Those different hours on every watch are killing me!!!!!!!
@kamelthorn
@kamelthorn 5 жыл бұрын
Their stunning, something to put on the radar
@zayyadfoodhouse351
@zayyadfoodhouse351 3 жыл бұрын
Have you have any experience nonkun llc? If you do, do you recommend buying from them? Thank you in advance!
@Dave062YT
@Dave062YT 4 жыл бұрын
Great little watches and brilliant marketing by Seiko to have all the different medallions to collect .
@rajgill7576
@rajgill7576 4 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find an original grand seiko, or king seiko bracelet in gold
@theJade
@theJade 5 жыл бұрын
From what I read on ablogtowatch, the medallion can also just say "seiko" for the later models, specifically on some models where the hacking feature has been improved. Is this true?
@taytzuleong5584
@taytzuleong5584 6 жыл бұрын
I have two KS watches with me. One is the 5626-7110 and one is the 5625-7000 with the gold medallion. Not to nitpick so much, the 5626-7110 has the best condition dial among the two (no water stains at the edges of the dial) but then I realized that the dial is a 5626-7000 version (slightly bulkier indices). Quite a bit of a bummer and that was my mistake. The glass is not original too (which can be fixed as it is sourcable) but not the dial as a spare part alone unless I get another whole watch itself but what the heck right, still looks damn beautiful looking at it and I ain't going to flip it just because of that ;) Plus it is definitely not a refinished dial as it has all the sunburst effect and in original silverish color. The Seiko logo and the rest of the fonts are perfect. Both movements have been recently overhauled too. A question, does anyone know what are the 5625/6 caliber accuracy specifications from the manufacturer? I tried googling it and the only place I can find info is that it is between -6 to +9 sec/day.
@karthikipe
@karthikipe 6 жыл бұрын
very helpful video, what are the places you would recommend to buy from?
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! I usally buy vintage from, Swedish watch forum, eBay, WUS (look on watchrecon). Be careful with eBay as there are a lot of rework watches. But if you know what to look for, I think it's the best place to get them. You can also try Yahoo Japan auctions. Regards GAW
@anthonytam5633
@anthonytam5633 2 жыл бұрын
Are the serial numbers on the case back supposed to be the same as the serial on the movement?
@neil4701
@neil4701 2 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. They are distinct IDs. E.g. the 5626-7110 dial was used in the 5626-7110 case, but also in the 5626-7111 case and the 5626-7113 case.
@1AlphaCrux
@1AlphaCrux 6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Nice review, it's the first time I see KS in KZbin, many thanks! Could you write the reference number of each one please? I know you mention them at the beggining of the video, but english is not my first language. Thanks un advance!
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I will add the reference number in the description :) Regards GAW
@haybob2527
@haybob2527 6 жыл бұрын
What is the little screw between the lugs for.?
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
It got a monocoque case, so you have to go through the glass to get to the movement. To make adjusting the movement easier, you adjust it with that screw on the outside. Regards GAW
@Leo-Crespi
@Leo-Crespi 10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Kyle-xk4ke
@Kyle-xk4ke 4 жыл бұрын
Helped me a lot thanks!
@thegirthquake8574
@thegirthquake8574 3 жыл бұрын
2:48 is when he stops advertising and gets to the actual content.
@Freco1967
@Freco1967 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for another great video, William. Very helpful information indeed! That 5626-7110 is such an amazingly nice watch...I know you said it's the Hirsch Forest, but is it the Gold Brown? The color looks different on their website. Thank you!
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, really appreciate it! Yeah, I believe it's the Hirsch Forest Gold Brown. I remember getting it because of the pictures, but it ended up looking like in the video. The color can vary a bit though. Regards GAW
@Freco1967
@Freco1967 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@daveholloway8780
@daveholloway8780 6 жыл бұрын
I’m living in Tokyo and want to buy a KS! After watching the video I will :) Have you seen a 5626 with a Blue text day indicator? Thanks
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
The 5626 have blue text for Saturday. Let me know which one you get! :) Regards GAW
@daveholloway8780
@daveholloway8780 6 жыл бұрын
GreatAffordableWatches Thanks for the reply. I was hoping I could ask your advice. Some of the case backs looks solid. Does this make them more difficult for servicing?
@tcgoealex
@tcgoealex 6 жыл бұрын
More King Seiko videos please !
@wolfreaper7253
@wolfreaper7253 5 жыл бұрын
Why did King Seiko stop making watch ?
@jongarcon7911
@jongarcon7911 5 жыл бұрын
Far as I know, King Seiko & Grand Seiko merged and just became Grand Seiko.
@sandergrondahl
@sandergrondahl 6 жыл бұрын
Great and useful video 🙂
@jameswong6590
@jameswong6590 6 жыл бұрын
What are case diameter for these three pieces?
@WatchesAndCars
@WatchesAndCars 6 жыл бұрын
Around 36-37mm. Great size. Regards GAW
@neil4701
@neil4701 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, around 36-37 but they wear a bit smaller.
@spitfireaace
@spitfireaace 5 жыл бұрын
Affordable luxury watch, I just got one from Japan on eBay.
@olivier7593
@olivier7593 3 жыл бұрын
Seiko's are made in Japan 🗾.
@lojomc9311
@lojomc9311 2 ай бұрын
Holy shit, I had no idea they had domed crystals
@oanhpham7238
@oanhpham7238 6 жыл бұрын
NICE
@MrMadvillan
@MrMadvillan 3 жыл бұрын
bro 2min before we get to content tooooo long
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