{"product_id":"seiko-king-seiko-4402-8000-1967","title":"Seiko King Seiko 4402-8000 (1967)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eIntroduced in 1961, King Seiko represented one of Seiko’s prestigious mechanical watch lines and was developed by the Daini Seikosha factory in Kameido. The 44KS generation followed in the mid-1960s, combining refined hand-wound movements with the clean, sharply defined casework that became characteristic of Seiko’s finest watches of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eReference 4402-8000 is the calendar-equipped version of the 44KS. Its silver sunburst dial, applied faceted indices, framed date window and angular lugs give it an understated yet distinctive appearance. Inside is the calibre 4402A, a high-grade 25-jewel hand-wound movement with hacking seconds and a quick-set date mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThis example was manufactured in February 1967 and retains several desirable period details, including its signed crown and gold-tone Seiko medallion on the case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eModel: King Seiko 44KS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eReference: 4402-8000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eSerial number: 7200041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eYear of manufacture: February 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eMovement: Seiko calibre 4402A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWinding: Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eJewels: 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eFrequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eFunctions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAdditional features: Hacking seconds and quick-set date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCase material: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCase diameter: Approx. 35 mm excluding the crown; 38 mm including the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eLug-to-lug: Approx. 42 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eLug width: Approx. 18 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eDial: Silver sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCrystal: Original acrylic crystal, polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCrown: Signed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eStrap: New black leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAccessories: No original box or papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eService: Fully serviced in May 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eGuarantee: 6-month functionality guarantee from the date of purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe watch is in attractive vintage condition, showing honest age-related wear. The stainless-steel case has surface scratches and small marks consistent with its age, while its characteristic shape and angular lugs remain clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe original silver sunburst dial displays a few small age-related spots and light patina on several applied indices, but it is overall well-preserved. The hands also show minor signs of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe original acrylic crystal has been polished and presents well, although minor traces of previous wear may remain. The signed crown and gold-tone Seiko medallion are present. A new black leather strap has been fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe hand-wound movement has been professionally serviced and is covered by a 6-month functionality guarantee from the date of purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe watch has been serviced by our professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SpecialTimer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62963559203146,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/0694\/7658\/files\/IMG_1113.jpg?v=1786795896","url":"https:\/\/specialtimer.com\/products\/seiko-king-seiko-4402-8000-1967","provider":"SpecialTimer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}