Next year will mark Japanese watchmaker Seiko’s 140th anniversary – it has been making watches since 1861 – and to celebrate, it has announced a very special limited edition.
Seiko has delved into its heritage for the new King Seiko, which harks back to the 1960s and the decade it introduced its first Grand Seiko automatic chronograph. This particular model is based on a 1965 Seiko KSK.
The new Seiko KSK is a good example of what makes Seiko such a watchmaking powerhouse, especially in a world seemingly dominated by Swiss watchmakers. It rocks a highly-accurate mechanical movement, along with a classic detailing.
It is nearly as slim as the original and with the same flat dial with faceted indexes. The Seiko KSK also has the same contours, branding and shield logo on the case back.
The only update from Seiko on the new model comes in the form of the date window, at the three o’clock position.
The watch has also been coated with a protective film, that will protect the case from bumps and bruises.
The 1965 King Seiko KSK reproduction will be available in January 2021. The watch is limited to just 3,000 pieces. It will be the first of what we’re sure will be a bumper year for the watchmaker, and we suspect not the first heritage reproduction we see over the next 12 months.
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