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_speedmaster_ · 1 March 2020, 01:29 AM

Courtesy from our friendly neighborhood TRF Moderator
Adam (Old Expat Beast); I Just recieved my first King Seiko, a 4502-8010 from 1971. The condition is outstanding and Adam was amazing to work with.

So glad I picked up this piece. Now hopefully I don't fall deep down into that vintage Seiko rabbit hole...

Without further delay.

joli160 · 1 March 2020, 04:21 AM

Beauty, very nice condition. Enjoy

Txkill · 1 March 2020, 04:50 AM

Very nice! Love that reference

Old Expat Beast · 1 March 2020, 09:16 AM

Great pics, my friend. Especially that top one.

Thanks for a totally smooth transaction

DCheeta · 1 March 2020, 10:21 AM

Nice! That’s a beauty, congrats!

Pw92676 · 1 March 2020, 11:33 AM

Very nice! Congrats!!

1William · 1 March 2020, 10:29 PM

Congratulations.

Rebel · 1 March 2020, 11:58 PM

Great looking wristwatch.

037 · 2 March 2020, 01:59 AM

Congrats! Looks to be in excellent condition.

_speedmaster_ · 2 March 2020, 02:21 AM

Thanks all.

I love the idea of owning a watch from an interesting time in Seiko history, where KS and GS were in friendly/spirited competition.

subtona · 2 March 2020, 02:25 AM

Very nice! Congratulations

Urosfan · 2 March 2020, 02:52 AM

Congrats

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Romeojk · 3 March 2020, 11:47 AM

Gorgeous. Congratulations!

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JasoninDenver · 3 March 2020, 01:15 PM

That is a 49 year old watch??

I wish I looked that good at 49.

Runfar · 4 March 2020, 09:32 AM

oh man you did well with that score- just so excellent in a way that just IS RIGHT

Patton250 · 4 March 2020, 09:32 AM

That is freaking cool!!!!! Nice pickup. Adam is the man!!!!

FTX I · 4 March 2020, 09:54 AM

Awesome watch. Huge congrats

ddaly12 · 4 March 2020, 10:36 AM

Great condition and lines. Enjoy it!!

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AJM914 · 4 March 2020, 11:11 AM

Congrats nice!

_speedmaster_ · 5 March 2020, 03:23 AM

Thanks again all!
I love it; It's been seeing plenty of wrist time since I got it.

BT1985 · 8 March 2020, 06:31 AM

Nice! I recently bought this 1966 KS 4200 from Adam.

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_speedmaster_ · 9 March 2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

Nice! I recently bought this 1966 KS 4200 from Adam.

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Awesome! Glad to see KS getting some love.

mongrelnomoad · 9 March 2020, 03:20 AM

Lovely! I'm intrigued by the old turtle-cased KSs and GSs. I kept an eye out in Tokyo, but couldn't find one to try on. Could you take a photo with your GS61 to get an idea of the difference in proportions?

gnuyork · 9 March 2020, 10:14 AM

Damn, didnl't you just get a vint Grand Seiko too? Nicely done on both!

I have a vintage Lord marvel (which I like a lot) and would love to add a King and/or Grand.

_speedmaster_ · 9 March 2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Lovely! I'm intrigued by the old turtle-cased KSs and GSs. I kept an eye out in Tokyo, but couldn't find one to try on. Could you take a photo with your GS61 to get an idea of the difference in proportions?

Not the best picture, but it shows the similarities. The KS 45 is marginally wider because of the case design. The GS 61 is slightly thicker (added day complication) and has more weight to it.
I will say, I like the KS version of the 45 better than the GS version (4522-7000). IMHO, the uninterrupted case lines fit better than the angular "batwing" style GS45.

_speedmaster_ · 9 March 2020, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

Damn, didnl't you just get a vint Grand Seiko too? Nicely done on both!

I have a vintage Lord marvel (which I like a lot) and would love to add a King and/or Grand.

I love the Lord Marvel as well, congrats!
Although I've just gotten both, I will say that both the KS and GS have been well worth it and I would recommend either. They both are easy to wear, have classic styling, are easy to operate and can be worn as a dress piece or with casual attire.

mongrelnomoad · 9 March 2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Not the best picture, but it shows the similarities. The KS 45 is marginally wider because of the case design. The GS 61 is slightly thicker (added day complication) and has more weight to it.
I will say, I like the KS version of the 45 better than the GS version (4522-7000). IMHO, the uninterrupted case lines fit better than the angular "batwing" style GS45.

They're gorgeous. Thank you for that. I don't think it's the day-date complication that increases the thickness, but rather the automatic vs manual.

Now I have to find a 45KS (preferably turtle) to go with my 45GS

mongrelnomoad · 9 March 2020, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I love the Lord Marvel as well, congrats!
Although I've just gotten both, I will say that both the KS and GS have been well worth it and I would recommend either. They both are easy to wear, have classic styling, are easy to operate and can be worn as a dress piece or with casual attire.

They are absolutely perfect, aren't they?

I just wish Seiko would re-release them entirely as-was, but with a warranty and new parts. There would be no better watches on the planet.

_speedmaster_ · 9 March 2020, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

They're gorgeous. Thank you for that. I don't think it's the day-date complication that increases the thickness, but rather the automatic vs manual.

Now I have to find a 45KS (preferably turtle) to go with my 45GS

Forgot to mention the auto winding rotor adding to thickness. You are definitely right there. The rotor is likely the biggest contributor to the weight difference as well (it feels weighty when it spins).
Good thing about KS is they seem to still be relatively unknown to the larger audience, so it should be more competitively priced.

_speedmaster_ · 9 March 2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

They are absolutely perfect, aren't they?

I just wish Seiko would re-release them entirely as-was, but with a warranty and new parts. There would be no better watches on the planet.

Yes. Most of modern GS doesn't appeal to me as much mostly due to the sizes. I wish they would have more offerings in these classic, thin, compact proportions.

1 March 2020, 01:29 AM	#1
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Incoming King Seiko Courtesy from our friendly neighborhood TRF Moderator Adam (Old Expat Beast); I Just recieved my first King Seiko, a 4502-8010 from 1971. The condition is outstanding and Adam was amazing to work with. So glad I picked up this piece. Now hopefully I don't fall deep down into that vintage Seiko rabbit hole... Without further delay. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

1 March 2020, 04:21 AM	#2
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	Beauty, very nice condition. Enjoy __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 March 2020, 11:58 PM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Great looking wristwatch. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

2 March 2020, 02:21 AM	#10
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Thanks all. I love the idea of owning a watch from an interesting time in Seiko history, where KS and GS were in friendly/spirited competition. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

2 March 2020, 02:25 AM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Very nice! Congratulations __________________

1 March 2020, 04:50 AM	#3
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Very nice! Love that reference

1 March 2020, 10:21 AM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Nice! That’s a beauty, congrats!

1 March 2020, 11:33 AM	#6
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	Very nice! Congrats!!

1 March 2020, 10:29 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Congratulations.

2 March 2020, 01:59 AM	#9
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Congrats! Looks to be in excellent condition.

2 March 2020, 02:52 AM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 11:47 AM	#13
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,915	Gorgeous. Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 01:15 PM	#14
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,117	That is a 49 year old watch?? I wish I looked that good at 49. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

4 March 2020, 09:32 AM	#15
Runfar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 336	oh man you did well with that score- just so excellent in a way that just IS RIGHT

4 March 2020, 09:32 AM	#16
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	That is freaking cool!!!!! Nice pickup. Adam is the man!!!! __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

4 March 2020, 09:54 AM	#17
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Awesome watch. Huge congrats

4 March 2020, 10:36 AM	#18
ddaly12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cranford Posts: 704	Great condition and lines. Enjoy it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 March 2020, 11:11 AM	#19
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats nice! __________________

5 March 2020, 03:23 AM	#20
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Thanks again all! I love it; It's been seeing plenty of wrist time since I got it. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

8 March 2020, 06:31 AM	#21
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Nice! I recently bought this 1966 KS 4200 from Adam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 March 2020, 03:20 AM	#23
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,847	Lovely! I'm intrigued by the old turtle-cased KSs and GSs. I kept an eye out in Tokyo, but couldn't find one to try on. Could you take a photo with your GS61 to get an idea of the difference in proportions?

9 March 2020, 10:14 AM	#24
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,248	Damn, didnl't you just get a vint Grand Seiko too? Nicely done on both! I have a vintage Lord marvel (which I like a lot) and would love to add a King and/or Grand.

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