Seiko King Quartz 5855-5000 (Sold 2)

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Seiko King Quartz 5855-5000 (Sold 2)

€ 345.00

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Category King Quartz Tags 1978 Sold

Manufacture	Seiko
Model	King Quartz
Reference	5855-5000
Movement	9 jewels Quartz
Battery	SR43SW ~386
Serial No.	8NXXXX & 8NXXXX
Case	Stainless Steel, 35x42x11mm
Crystal	Mineral
Dial	Roman
Bracelet	XQB430
Lugs	19mm
Production	1978-11 &1978-11 (same year same month!)
Condition	NOS
Service	New battery, new battery hatch gasket
Box	No
Papers	No

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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 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 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...