1971 King Seiko Hi-Beat Chronometer Ref. 5626-7040
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1971
Maker / issuer
SeikoThis 1971 King Seiko Hi-Beat Chronometer, reference 5626-7040, is a stainless steel automatic wristwatch produced by Seiko's Daini factory. The timepiece is characterized by a cushion-shaped monoblock stainless steel case measuring 36mm in diameter with an 18mm lug width.
It features a deep, inky blue sunburst dial with matte rectangular indices, stick hands, and a day-date window displaying both English and Kanji characters. The watch is powered by an automatic, chronometer-grade movement with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The watch is presented on its original King Seiko stainless steel bracelet, which contains 18 links. The auction description notes the case back features the King Seiko medallion and chronometer rating, and indicates that the watch is functioning, though its previous service history remains unknown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic chronometer
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Date window
- English and Kanji
- Case diameter
- 36mm
- Place recorded
- Japan
- Bracelet length
- Up to 7 inches
- Movement frequency
- 28,800 bph
- Maker / attribution
- Seiko
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a deep, inky blue sunburst dial. The dial shows signs of aging across its surface. It is furnished with matte-finished rectangular hour indices and matching stick hands. Positioned at the three o'clock position is a day-date aperture. The day wheel is dual-language, offering both English and Kanji character settings for the day of the week.
- Visible features
- • The dial surface exhibits texture or spotting consistent with the described aging. • The day-date window shows a day in Kanji characters followed by the numerical date. • The stainless steel bracelet has a multi-link design attached to the lugs.
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is housed in a cushion-shaped monoblock case constructed from stainless steel. It measures 36mm in diameter and has a lug width of 18mm. The auction description reports that the case is in excellent condition. The case back features the King Seiko medallion and specifies the chronometer rating of the watch. It is fitted with its original stainless steel bracelet, which comprises 18 links and is reported to show some stretch. The bracelet is sized to accommodate a wrist of up to 7 inches.
- Movement and Functionality
- The reference 5626-7040 is equipped with an automatic, chronometer-grade movement. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. No information regarding the history of servicing for this movement is available.
Identification
- Reference
- 5626-7040
- Serial number
- 15XXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact condition of the internal movement is unverified beyond current operation.
- Research required: The specific extent of bracelet stretch is not quantified beyond the provided description.