Few rivalries shaped Japanese watchmaking like the one inside Seiko during the 1960s. Two factories (Daini and Suwa) quietly competed to build the finest watches the brand could produce.
From Daini came King Seiko, a line devoted to precision, sharp design, and uncompromising finishing, laying the groundwork for what collectors today celebrate as the golden age of Seiko watchmaking.
The present reference 4402-8000 captures that spirit beautifully, as it embodies the understated elegance that made King Seiko such a compelling alternative to its better-known sibling, Grand Seiko.
Please refer to the high-resolution pictures to assess the condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: King Seiko reference 4402-8000 in stainless steel, dating to circa 1968. Inventory Number: 2602-16.
DIAL+HANDS: Second execution silver dial with a vertical brushed finish, preserved in remarkable condition. The surface is clean and crisp with no noticeable blemishes, water damage, or signs of restoration. A framed date window sits neatly at three o’clock. The applied indexes are highly polished, with slight signs of age but the catch the light elegantly, nevertheless. The original dauphine hands remain in excellent condition and complement the dial’s minimalist aesthetic perfectly.
CRYSTAL: Boxed acrylic crystal in good condition, with scattered surface scratches. Its raised profile creates gentle distortions at certain angles, adding depth and character to the dial when it catches the light.
CASE: Stainless steel case with classic late-1960s proportions, with a slender bezel and an inward bevel. It measures 36mm across and 42mm lug-to-lug.
The brushed and polished surfaces display some wear marks and scratches throughout, and no major dents or nicks.
CASEBACK: Stainless steel screw case back signed and fitted with a prominent, golden medallion at the center, along with deep and legible engravings. The surface shows various light scratches throughout.
CROWN: Signed crown, correct to the model, operating smoothly for winding and time setting.
MOVEMENT: Hand-wound in-house Cal. 4402A with a quickset date feature and 25 jewels, signed and numbered. The movement has been checked and runs accurately.
BRACELET: 18mm black leather strap with a generic stainless steel pin buckle.
ACCESSORIES: Saffiano leather watch roll.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide 12 months guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions.
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We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
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Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.
Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold
Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.
Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands
Digital watches, only from Omega, Girard Perregaux and a few other High-End Swiss Brands
Ladies watches
Pocket watches
Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)
Quartz & watches
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Your price expectation, if you already have any
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We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
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Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.
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