{"product_id":"raritat-king-seiko-hi-beat-5625-7111-full-set-marz-1973-nahezu-unberuhrter-sammlerzustand","title":"Rarity: King Seiko Hi-Beat 5625-7111 Full Set – March 1973 – virtually untouched collector's condition","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"306\"\u003eThere are watches that are beautiful.\u003cbr data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eAnd there are watches that are practically impossible to find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"471\" data-start=\"405\"\u003eThis King Seiko 5625-7111 clearly belongs to the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eA completely preserved \u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"500\"\u003eFull Set\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efrom the golden age of Japanese watchmaking: original box, outer box, manual (\"King Seiko Calendar\"), original price tag with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"660\"\u003e¥25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e as well as the original KS-signed buckle (the latter is extremely rare and even in heavily used condition, costs well over EUR 200 in Japan alone). In this combination and condition, such a set is an absolute exception even on the Japanese market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"840\"\u003eThe watch dates from \u003cstrong data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eMarch 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e – a time when King Seiko was at the peak of its development. The 56KS series was the last great mechanical line before the quartz revolution and is considered by collectors to be one of the most balanced and wearable King Seiko generations ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eThe case is a prime example of King Seiko's clear, precise design language: sharp edges, clean surfaces, perfect proportions. With a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003ediameter of 36.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003eheight of 10.3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003e41.5 mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e, the watch wears just as convincingly today as it did over 50 years ago – elegant, present and at the same time pleasantly flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eThe silver dial is exceptionally well preserved. The applied indices and hands show exactly the fine, almost architectural precision for which King Seiko is famous. Especially noteworthy: The crystal is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003eimmaculate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has become rare for vintage models of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003eKS-signed crown\u003c\/strong\u003e is naturally present – a detail that has been lost on many examples over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eThe Heart: Caliber 5625 – Hi-Beat Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003eInside works the automatic \u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003eSeiko Caliber 5625\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most technically interesting King Seiko movements of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2484\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003eWith \u003cstrong data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e28,800 vibrations per hour (Hi-Beat)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it belongs to the fast-oscillating generation of mechanical movements that were developed for particularly stable accuracy. The movement is flat, robust and at the same time finely adjustable – a combination that makes the 56KS series one of the most popular King Seiko lines among collectors to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2486\"\u003e25 jewels, automatic winding mechanism and the classic date function make this movement a perfect all-rounder between technical sophistication and everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2676\"\u003eWhy this example is special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2795\" data-start=\"2717\"\u003eThe crucial point is not just the watch itself – but the totality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2797\"\u003eA Full Set of this quality means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003e• Authenticity \u003cbr data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2876\"\u003e• significantly higher collector appeal\u003cbr data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2917\"\u003e• long-term stable value development\u003cbr data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2959\"\u003e• extremely rare offer even in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3180\" data-start=\"3007\"\u003eWhile many King Seiko watches are traded as \"watch only\" today, this set documents the original condition almost completely – down to the original sales price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3372\" data-start=\"3182\"\u003eEspecially against the background of the currently strongly increasing demand for King Seiko models, such a piece is not only aesthetically appealing, but also highly interesting from a collector's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3399\" data-start=\"3379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3399\" data-start=\"3379\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4067\" data-start=\"3401\"\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003cbr data-end=\"3416\" data-start=\"3413\"\u003eModel: King Seiko Hi-Beat Calendar\u003cbr data-end=\"3454\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003eReference: 5625-7111\u003cbr data-end=\"3476\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003eMovement: Seiko Caliber 5625, automatic\u003cbr data-end=\"3514\" data-start=\"3511\"\u003eJewels: 25 Jewels\u003cbr data-end=\"3534\" data-start=\"3531\"\u003eFrequency: 28,800 A\/h (Hi-Beat)\u003cbr data-end=\"3567\" data-start=\"3564\"\u003eProduction period of the series: 1968–1975\u003cbr data-end=\"3610\" data-start=\"3607\"\u003eProduction date of this example: March 1973\u003cbr data-end=\"3657\" data-start=\"3654\"\u003eCase material: Stainless steel\u003cbr data-end=\"3686\" data-start=\"3683\"\u003eDiameter without crown: approx. 36.2 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"3724\" data-start=\"3721\"\u003eHeight: approx. 10.3 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"3744\" data-start=\"3741\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: approx. 41.5 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"3770\" data-start=\"3767\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"3796\" data-start=\"3793\"\u003eWeight incl. strap: 46 g\u003cbr data-end=\"3826\" data-start=\"3823\"\u003eCrystal: immaculate condition\u003cbr data-end=\"3853\" data-start=\"3850\"\u003eCrown: original KS-signed\u003cbr data-end=\"3883\" data-start=\"3880\"\u003eClasp: original KS-signed\u003cbr data-end=\"3916\" data-start=\"3913\"\u003eStrap: high-quality black original Seiko leather strap\u003cbr data-end=\"3960\" data-start=\"3957\"\u003eScope of delivery: original box, outer box, price tag, manual, watch with original KS-buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4254\" data-start=\"4074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4074\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4107\" data-start=\"4104\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4458\" data-start=\"4256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4267\" data-start=\"4256\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4270\" data-start=\"4267\"\u003eAs this is a used watch, no water resistance can be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53005677592914,"sku":"A269","price":1949.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/CC75F01C-12FE-4C21-9C33-000C93090112.jpg?v=1774184843","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/raritat-king-seiko-hi-beat-5625-7111-full-set-marz-1973-nahezu-unberuhrter-sammlerzustand","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}