Seiko 5626 solar container

What is a Seiko 5626?

Seiko 5626: Specifications, videos, tech guide PDF for this Seiko movement (caliber).Used in King Seiko watches.

Does King Seiko KS 5626-7040 have a chronometer?

Your e-mail address will not be published. Description and review of the King Seiko KS 5626-7040 "chronometer officially certified" vintage model : variants, case, dials, movement.

What calibers does Seiko produce?

Both Seiko production plants contributed, Suwa with the standard KS 5626 caliber and Daini with the 5246 and 5256 calibers that exist in some normal KS but are most common as Vanacs.

Is this king Seiko Hi-beat 5262-7000 vintage?

That was the case with this King Seiko Hi-Beat 5262-7000 from 1971, having proof of a recent service and looking to be in my favourite kind of vintage condition, which is well-loved but unharmed. The case had that vintage Seiko charm with its large, sweeping surfaces cascading away from the dial and the lugs sharply cutting into the geometry.

Is KS 5626-7040 a chronometer?

The 5625, 5626, 5245 and 5246 movements were concerned. After a quite short period, the swiss watchmaking industry took measures to prevent non-swiss movements to be “Chronometer” certified, only the COSC could deliver this certificate. The design of this KS 5626-7040 is in line with the production from Seiko.

Did King Seiko have a chronometer official certified?

In the late 60’s, early 70’s, some King Seiko had the “Chronometer Officially Certified” or “Superior Chronometer Officially Certified” mention on their dials. The 5625, 5626, 5245 and 5246 movements were concerned.