{"product_id":"000000007499","title":"King Seiko Second Model Late Period 44-2000 Gold-Plated SEIKO Medallion Cal.44A Manual-Wind, Serviced, Manufactured in 1968 (Showa 43)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the second model of the King Seiko, the non-date \u003cstrong\u003e44-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced in 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe King Seiko was a series positioned at the very top alongside Seiko's flagship \u003cstrong\u003e\"Grand Seiko\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was manufactured until the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe second model is equipped with a \u003cb\u003ehacking function\u003c\/b\u003e (second-hand stop mechanism), which was omitted in the first model.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe utility was improved by adopting a screw-down case back (stainless steel models only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e44-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e inherits the design of the \u003cstrong\u003e15034\u003c\/strong\u003e (the first King Seiko model), while updating the movement to the 44KS and adopting a new second-generation dial design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case and case back share the same shape as the \u003cstrong\u003e15034\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this model is gold-filled.\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the case back, the model number \u003cstrong\u003e44-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved rather than 15034.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe second model's case back specifications differ depending on the material: \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel models feature a screw-back\u003c\/strong\u003e, while this \u003cstrong\u003egold-filled version features a snap-back\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the dial design, the \u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO logo\u003c\/strong\u003e is at the 12 o'clock position, and the \u003cstrong\u003eKING SEIKO logo\u003c\/strong\u003e has been moved to 6 o'clock.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are no SD or AD marks indicating the material of the indices on the 44-2000.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular piece is a late-production \u003cstrong\u003e44-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the lightning bolt mark of the Daini Seikosha (Kameido factory) below the KING SEIKO logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire dial features a \u003cstrong\u003esunray finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a simple yet luxurious appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15034_44-2000.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dial comparison\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15034_44-2000.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferences in dial design between the 15034 and the 44-2000 (late model)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the late-model 44-2000, the \"Diashock\" text is removed from the dial and replaced with the lightning bolt mark of the Daini Seikosha (Kameido factory).\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate the Cal.44A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate clockwise while the crown is in the normal position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert a fingernail between the case and the crown and pull out gently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePulling the crown too forcefully may cause it to come out entirely. Please pull it out gently.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prevent the crown from bending, please remove the watch from your wrist before operating.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating with care reduces the strain on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and rotate counter-clockwise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand stops when the crown is pulled out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior refinished\u003c\/span\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new (genuine) one\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can use it comfortably.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe buckle features the SEIKO logo, but it is not the design from the time of its original release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some minor scuffs and scratches on the case, but the dial and the medallion on the case back remain in beautiful condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful to avoid impacts and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189975986481,"sku":"000000007499-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15_000000007499.jpg?v=1788945493","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007499","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}