SEIKO offers a wide variety of watches, from sports watches to dress watches. The most famous mechanical watch is the "Grand Seiko," which was born in 1960, but did you know that there was once a model that was just as well-loved? The "King Seiko" was born in 1961 and is said to have led the market with its sophisticated face design and high performance.
King Seiko's second generation "KSK" launched in 1965
This time, the "King Seiko" is back in the spotlight. It is based on the second generation model "KSK" released in 1965, and is one of the symbols of "King Seiko" with its water resistance that the first generation model did not have, and its lean dial layout.
SDKS001 ¥198,000
. The new model retains the old compact size with a case diameter of 37 mm, but adjusts the details. The sharp mirror-finished and hairline-finished case, combined with a sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, has been sublimed to a more beautiful appearance while preserving the original atmosphere. The long, highly legible hands and three-dimensional indexes with multi-faceted cuts are said to have been designed in keeping with the design of the time. The shield-shaped brand mark on the caseback and casing is also a distinctive feature.
The watch is available in five dial colors, including the original KSK silver, metallic gray, charcoal gray, brown, and red, as well as a new multi-row bracelet that pays homage to a model from the 1960s. Four calf straps and one suede strap are also available separately.
Calf strap for "KING SEIKO" ¥17,600
The caliber installed in the watch is the 6R31. . It is a compact self-winding mechanism that boasts a long power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
The "King Seiko" wristwatches, which have been brushed up to match modern life while maintaining the atmosphere of the past, will go on sale in advance at Seiko Boutiques on Friday, February 18, and will be available at Seiko Watch Salons on Friday, July 8.
