Something special for sale. A superb condition 4502-7000 high beat 45 King Seiko * $850 Inclusive of shipping. $880 if using Paypal (because of their horrible FX rate) * Payment by Wise or Paypal, all prices Net to me (if you prefer Paypal G&S) * DOES NOT COME WITH STRAP, Will just ship the watch head. [Video](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iuSw8zbfWf52JPIovF-mRZKXobf8ei_E?usp=drive_link) of watch in action and to show quickset is working. **Why I love it:** * Arguably a more clear inspiration for the modern day 44GS case (compared to the original 44GS). * One of the few King Seiko’s made by the Daini factory (who is more associated with Grand Seiko), but I think it is ironically the most iconic KS. * Uses the legendary [45GS](https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-grand-seiko-45-gs) high-beat 36Kbph, Swiss-beater movement. **Why I’m selling it:** * I managed to snag a SBGV GS with a modern 44GS case. So there is an overlap, I am constantly battling to keep my collection sane-sized. **Why you should buy it:** * Unpolished, with minor marks that I think is exemplary for its age. * Dial is clean except for itty-bitty blemish at 11’oclock, which I think adds some character. * Intact gold medallion * Clean movement * Comes with high quality parts that I bought, either NOS or modern materials specially made for the vintage GS/KS. * **NOS** minute and hour hand (the original has some paint flaked off, which is common, but honestly the original one looks amazing still) * Lapanist sapphire crystal – not cheap. (tbh even the original crystal is still good) * [Gasket set](https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/294544844580?_skw=4502+gasket+seiko&itmmeta=01JX22NT74RS47XEQ0DNB97TZK&hash=item44943da724:g:dSoAAOSwvqhhj4iR&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cUVDbYDSr%2BBnpRqveR786hjl9%2BagG2WCYWwNyFpn6nOXMRrEl6mhjsMAqOrOFMCNM0XHpvKTXPh0PEPScyA3aXJbktxxwQ2bj7aJiuPxOIgNCfP%2FSFaG2aNieSUxjIN%2FWvWU%2BTokQhBEYvBRN8WVBJcNEYXTdpoWpBFii92Hh834YA%2FoJSsksRGEHY0rs4uN86abcNpSALkQatS7egh0UO28UxMZWOGXbDR1W1KOorbZrTyiLIuelbbpfdqOfDH%2FQSTWY%2BdbQR7ayq4eDwcyUBmY4pVnnI8EEip35CK8X3Ag%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM2qPXwuhl) for crystal and caseback from eBay seller vintage time AU. His seals are made from EPDM synthetic elastomer which is superior and apparently will last the life of the watch. * Crown seal gasket (but apparently, it might not be possible to install, due to the seal being packed into the crown.) but I bought it anyway. * I never got around to installing the parts cos the originals were still great. **What the new owner should know:** * The 45GS/KS movement has a few features that might make one panic at first, but it’s just a feature (Which is actually pretty cool and I wish modern Seikos had them). * Quickset will not change unless the hour hand is past the “danger zone”, so if the date slips, just move the hour hand between the 5-7’oclock position. * Seconds hand will NOT move after winding the watch, it will only start once you push the crown in. So the proper way to set the watch is this. 1) Wind watch, 2) Pull out crown to set time 3) Push crown in 4) Seconds hand will start moving.