![]() ![]() My other KS and GS are automatics, so having a thinner, manual KS was refreshingly new to me. To begin with, we have a hand-winding caliber, the Seiko 45(00). ![]() I must say (and not because I own one) that this watch is a thing of beauty and extremely comfortable on the wrist. Well, this changed the very moment I received my King Seiko 45-7001. My main love is chronographs, so while I was happy about my new King Seiko, the thrill was not there, to say the least. I had some other watches coming in, as always. It was listed in Japan, which made things a bit more complicated, but with the help of a dear friend, we managed to get it. It was even possible that it had never been polished. Visually, the watch seemed to be in excellent condition. King Seiko 45-7001 - From Japan to Germany If Mike says go for it, you’d better do so. I wasn’t too into it, but I had learned my lesson earlier. He had such a model already (you can read about it here), but he is constantly scanning auction sites, and he shot me a note when this example came up. Still, I was happy with my lineup until one day when I received a message from Mike. Yes, you could argue that if you love vintage Seiko, there are so many chronographs to add, like the 7016 “Monaco”, and I’m sure one will make it into the collection someday. I have both of Seiko’s iconic chronographs, a King Seiko, and a Grand Seiko. ![]() And when I got it, I felt that my modest little Seiko family was perfect. I had wanted one since I saw Mike’s years ago in London. My last Seiko purchase was the GS, which was back in 2018. To date, the 5646-7010 is my only GS, and the 61 chronographs are an unbeatable pair that go well together. My other KS was the first one in the flock. My recent trip to Tokyo and especially to the Seiko Museum might change that, but for now, I’m stuck with a bunch of oldies. Now, it is worth mentioning that I don’t own any modern Seiko watches. It’s my latest acquisition and addition to my very modest Seiko collection. One example is this watch on my wrist, a vintage King Seiko reference 45-7001. Also, I have Mike as a friend, and from time to time, that pays off. I do, however, love to read about them, search the usual auction sites, compare models, and put together an imaginary vintage Seiko wish list. He knows his stuff when it comes to Seiko, Citizen, and the rest. There is no shame in admitting that, either. I’m no Mike Stockton when it comes to vintage Japanese watches. ![]()
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