King Seiko 5626-7110R

This reference 5626-7110 King Seiko is the best King Seiko we have ever sourced. The King Seiko housing a Hi-Beat 5626 movement runs at 28,800bph. Seiko built this unique 5626 movement with all the knowledge and technology gain from building the chronometer rating movements while maintaining the durability of the movement.

The King Seiko has a wide case body pairing with long lugs and the mirror-finished body has created a unique design that we can found traces even in today's Grand Seiko.

This King Seiko 5626 is in a perfect condition where it is ideal for collector who looking for an all original example in a condition that you will only see in catalogs 50 years ago. This King Seiko comes with a sunburst white dial as clean as angel's dress.

Reference: 5626-7110R

Year: 1973 September

Serial: 390XXX

Bracelet: Leather Strap

Case Size: 36mm x 11mm thickness x 42mm Lug to Lug

Lug Width: 18mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: 5625 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day-Date

Box and Papers: No box or papers - Watch Only

Crystal: Plexiglass

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light wear with nothing notable. Strap has moderate wear. Dial has a few tropical spots under a loupe. Hands have minimal wear. Watch runs (+6 s/d 285 amp).

Seiko's history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori opened a watch shop in Tokyo. In 1892, he established Seikosha, a factory for producing wall clocks. The company quickly progressed, creating Japan's first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913. Despite setbacks like the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, Seiko persevered, launching its first watch under the Seiko brand name in 1924.

The post-World War II era saw Seiko's rapid growth and innovation. They introduced Japan's first automatic wristwatch in 1956 and launched the prestigious Grand Seiko line in 1960. Seiko achieved international recognition for accuracy in 1968, winning a Geneva Observatory competition. 

The company made a name for its divers in 1965 with the introduction of their first professional dive watch, the 62MAS. This was followed by the iconic 6159-7001 in 1968, which was water-resistant to 300 meters. Seiko gained international recognition in 1975 with the release of the 6159-7010, nicknamed the "Tuna Can" due to its distinctive case shape. In 1969, they revolutionized the industry with the Astron, the world's first quartz wristwatch, ushering a new era of watchmaking that would send waves across the industry through the 70s and 80s. From its humble beginnings to becoming a global watchmaking giant, Seiko's history is characterized by resilience, technological advancement, and a commitment to precision.