{"product_id":"seiko-king-seiko-4402-8000-seiko-emblem","title":"Seiko King seiko 4402-8000 Seiko emblem","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eKing Seiko 4402-8000 – 7D049XX (April 1967)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eThis is where things start to get serious. A clean, no-nonsense King Seiko that reflects the brand’s pursuit of precision and refinement during one of its most competitive eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eThe dial is everything you want—crisp silver with sharp applied indices, perfectly balanced text, and that unmistakable lightning bolt above 6 hinting at its high-grade pedigree. The dauphine hands and faceted markers catch the light beautifully, giving the watch a quiet but confident presence on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eThe case is classic late-60s Seiko: strong lines, broad lugs, and a polished surface that emphasizes its architectural shape. It wears slightly larger than expected and has that solid, purposeful feel King Seiko is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eFinished with the correct Seiko caseback emblem, this is a pure example of what made King Seiko such a serious competitor in its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eTechnical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eThe 44KS series is one of the most important lines in Seiko history. Introduced in the mid-1960s, it marked a major step forward in both movement quality and case design, directly competing with Grand Seiko in internal performance trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003ePowered by the hand-wound 4402 movement, this King Seiko features 25 jewels and a beat rate of 18,000 bph. The movement is known for its precision, robustness, and ease of regulation—qualities that made it a favorite among watchmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eThe 44KS line also introduced design elements that would later evolve into the famous “Grammar of Design,” with sharper edges and more defined case geometry compared to earlier models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eTech sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yl8j9a\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eReference: 4402-8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5iuqia\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eSerial: 7D049XX (April 1967)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19c3zjo\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eSize: ±36–37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ydu9ba\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eMovement: Seiko cal. 4402 manual wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sdxaal\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eDial: Silver with applied indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xggx5r\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eCrystal: Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qskh9f\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eLug width: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lcr5wj\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with light signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4hi2aq\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eWarranty: 2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ip5u7l\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eStrap: Leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1njcas3\" data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eCaseback: Seiko emblem present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54212374102345,"sku":"1779","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF0095_2f27c153-ed06-43ed-af51-7beca668da36.jpg?v=1776414931","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/seiko-king-seiko-4402-8000-seiko-emblem","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}