Lengthy Stay the King: The King Seiko Returns

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The King Seiko
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The 1960’s was a golden period for Seiko. Throughout that period, the model superior considerably in technical improvement and design creativity. The King Seiko assortment got here alongside throughout this time and, together with Grand Seiko (at the moment, nonetheless part of the Seiko model), showcased Seiko’s capability to create actually high-quality and dependable timepieces with excessive accuracy. Now, the King Seiko identify returns, and together with it, is a superb and welcome assortment that includes 5 new timepieces. We check out the brand new watch and the small print that makes it justify its King Seiko moniker.

The brand new King Seiko’s case has been designed to sleekly mix with the boxed-shaped sapphire crystal thus leading to a slim and stylish aesthetic. Connected to the case is a shocking bracelet that pays homage to the design of the unique King Seiko with its many bevelled surfaces reflecting the sunshine dynamically. The outstanding faceted lugs have sharp angles and vast flat surfaces that includes mirror and brushed finishes. One other attribute aspect is the 12 o’clock index, which is greater than twice the width of the others and accommodates a texture for enhanced legibility and sparkle. All variations include crowns and casebacks that proudly bear the brand new King Seiko emblem. Its design is impressed by the one on the 1965 KSK.

As talked about, the brand new King Seiko assortment has 5 variants, differentiated by dial color. The SPB279 comes with a dial within the unique silver tone of the 1965 KSK, whereas the others sport dials in mild gray, charcoal gray, brown and purple. As an added choice, 5 different leather-based straps made to completely match the watches shall be made obtainable.

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