{"product_id":"000000008504","title":"King Seiko Second Model 44-9990 Late Type Cal.44A Hand-wound Overhauled Made in 1968 Seiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the second King Seiko model, the non-date \"\u003cstrong\u003e44-9990\u003c\/strong\u003e\" which appeared in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eKing Seiko is a series positioned at the top, alongside Seiko's highest-grade watch, the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was manufactured until the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe second model features a \u003cb\u003ehack function\u003c\/b\u003e (a second-hand stop device), which was omitted in the first model.\u003cbr\u003e\nPracticality has been improved by adopting a screw-down \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003escrew-back on the case back\u003c\/span\u003e (stainless steel models only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003elater version of the second model\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design of the medallion on the case back of the second model was changed in stages.\u003cbr\u003e\nInitially, the King Seiko \"\u003cstrong\u003eshield mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\" was used, and around 1967, it was changed to a simple design with only \"\u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO\u003c\/strong\u003e\" written on it.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular piece is the final model manufactured in 1968, with a \u003cstrong\u003eKameido (Daini Seikosha) mark under the SEIKO logo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/KSMedallions.jpg\" style=\"width: 85%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Operate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate the crown upwards 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 your fingernail between the case and the crown and gently pull it out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePulling the crown too hard may cause it to come off. Please pull it out gently.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prevent the crown from bending, remove the watch from your wrist before operating.\u003cbr\u003e\nGentle operation can reduce the stress on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown and rotate it downwards\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 its exterior polished\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new genuine one, so you can use it comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has small scratches that could not be removed by polishing, but the dial is highly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe crown is genuine with the W SEIKO logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is no wear on the crown, and it operates smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen pulling out the crown, insert your fingernail between the case and the crown to pull it out without applying excessive force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medallion on the case back has slight discoloration but is relatively clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, it is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful of shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190390042929,"sku":"000000008504-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008504.jpg?v=1788947655","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008504","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}