A pair of King Seiko.. King Seiko 45-8010 superior Chronometer 1969 36000 Hi Beat, full overhaul photos

Wow, that’s a crazy amount of dirt buildup overtime on the watches. congrats on getting the watches back nice and clean. Looks like the watchmaker has them running in really good time. Now I’m curious as to how they were running before the clean. 🤨

I was charged extra for cleaning it up 😂 which I was more than glad to pay ..

Poorly...!!

lol “not good”

Beautiful set of Kings. Looks like the tune up was a great success +2 sec is almost unheard of on a 50 plus year old watch. I see you have the exhibition case back on one of them - I have one on order now for my Lord Marvel. The medallion looks in perfect shape too. Please reach out to me if you ever want to sell. Do you happen to know what the extra Japanese text is on the caseback of the watch with the medallion says? Just curious

My watchmaker is skilled, I won't trust anyone else. I won't ever be selling these as blood sweat and tears were involved to get them in this condition.

Yes I do know what that text is, that watch is a KS5626 Chronometer 28800 beat - the text is Japanese Kanji / Katakana - a commerative retirement gift in 1972 for a lucky gentleman, I am a proud custodian now

That's awesome on the text. It's a nice addition to the look & history of the watch. Have you considered send one of yours to the guy in Poland(lapinist) to have the Zarastu polishing redone? Would like to hear your thoughts/opinion. I decided against it for my Lord Marvel but I am going to put the exhibition caseback on it when it arrives.

I'm looking for a King Seiko now but not in a hurry. Would like to get one with no date as a possible daily wearer and would maybe consider sending it to Poland for the repolishing but swing back and forth on it. Thanks Doug

Hmmm, King Seiko are awesome, these were serious expensive back in the day - they need to be respected for the quality they are - the movement on the 56 was also used in Grand Seiko I believe, and others... there's a 5 digital code on the barrel referring to it's chronometer grade, likewise for the mechanical wind superior chronometer - they do need servicing so if you get a king Seiko you will need someone who has experience of these - my watchmaker only does Seiko, particularly mechanical.. which works with me - servicing can easily cost as much as a beaten up example you may find - also factor in 'spares' - they are old and you will probably find parts not available and will need more spare watches to get a good example.

I never known about that polishing guy but a bit troubled by sending these so far away what with customs etc.. I am in the UK

Understand your hesitation on sending them to Poland. I'm in the US. The results do look really impressive but for my Lord Marvel, it's one of the rare ones with the Daini movement in the Suwa case. It just seems best to leave it as it historically is. On a King so many of them have had things done to them I might feel differently. Love your watches, Congratulations, hope you are able to enjoy them for many many years to come.

Thank you, it's increasingly difficult to get watches like these in good condition - hence my hesitation to send them away. The medallion on the superior Chronometer is stained but a good excuse to get a see thru case back! I would expect these to run well for at least 5 years, probably much longer without any more services

These are nice. Good job.