Seiko King Seiko
Ran 1961-1975 as Daini Seikosha's high-grade line rivaling Grand Seiko internally, then discontinued during the quartz crisis; revived as a standalone modern collection starting 2020-2021.
5 references
“Differs” marks a spec with different recorded values. — means not recorded.
| Spec | J14102 first King Seiko | 4402-8000 44KS | 4502-7000 45KS | SJE083 KSK reissue | VANAC 1972 reissue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case size Differs | 35 mm | 35.6 mm | 36 mm | 37 mm | Not recorded |
| Case | stainless steel, round | stainless steel, round | stainless steel, round | stainless steel, round | stainless steel, round |
| Crystal Differs | acrylic | acrylic | hardlex | box-shaped sapphire | Not recorded |
| Water resistance | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | 50 m | Not recorded |
| Caliber Differs | 3180 | 4402A | 4502A | 6L35 | 8L45 |
| Movement maker Differs | Daini Seikosha | Daini Seikosha | Daini Seikosha | Seiko | Seiko |
| Movement type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Jewels Differs | 18 | 25 | 25 | 30 | Not recorded |
| Complications | date | date | date | date | date |
| Dial Differs | Not recorded | silver | Not recorded | black | Not recorded |
| Indices | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | faceted baton | Not recorded |
| Produced Differs | 1961–1963 | 1964–1968 | 1968–1974 | 2020–2021 | 2025 |
| Limited edition | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | 3,000 pieces (numbered) | Not recorded |