Seiko King Quartz 5856-7040 (Sold)

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Seiko King Quartz 5856-7040 (Sold)

€ 375.00

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Category King Quartz Tags 18mm 1978 285W39GA00 35mm 5856 Blue Denim Dress Excellent King Quartz Old QHB131 Sold Steel XBA780

About	Details	and then some
Manufacture	Seiko	King Quartz
Model reference	QHB131	5856-7040
Movement	Quartz
Caliber	5856	7040
Dial	Denim
Case	35x42x11mm	Steel
Lugs	18mm
Bracelet	Steel XBA780	22cm
Crystal serial #	285W39GA00	Hardlex
Timegrapher		Accuracy: tbe
Jewels	9
Serial #	84xxxx	Production: 1978-04
Condition	Excellent
Service	Not required
Box & Papers	No box	No papers

The 5855 & 5856, like its predecessor the 0853, is a very solidly made quartz (your watchmaker will love it!) It is much thicker than its descendants and has huge presence and in fact has thermo-compensation also due to its sheer bulk.
The dial work of this very rare KQ watch is impeccable and very involved – truly a high end watch. In my experience these quartzes are among the most accurate vintages; the twin quartzes like the 99 series have the specs for sure, but after 40 years or so… build quality and robustness gain the upper hand. The early King Quartzes truly shine!
The King Quartz "Blue Ice" at hand is fully original, not polished and runs to specs. The bracelet is at full length and very comfortable. Moreover, for this watch only Seiko made a unique flexing bracelet, it feels like water flowing around the wrist...