{"product_id":"serviced-rare-vintage-1967-king-seiko-44ks-medallion-25-jewels-44-9990","title":"(SERVICED) Rare Vintage 1967 King Seiko 44KS Medallion 25 Jewels - 44-9990","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis serviced Rare Vintage 1967 King Seiko 44KS Medallion 25 Jewels Ref. 44-9990 is a spectacular example of mid-to-late 1960s high-end Japanese horology, embodying the uncompromising craftsmanship and mechanical sophistication of Daini Seikosha's premier luxury dress watch line. It is driven by the legendary 25-jewel Caliber 44 manual-wind movement, a high-grade masterpiece engineered with a hacking mechanism and Diashock shock protection to deliver the supreme chronometric accuracy and longevity that defined the King Seiko legacy. Following a full mechanical service, the caliber operates with optimal efficiency, providing silky-smooth hand winding performance and crisp, reliable timekeeping that established the line's landmark prestige.\u003cbr\u003eThe face of the watch features a stunning, professionally restored sunburst silver dial that captures light with sharp precision across its pristine surface. Free of any date windows, this pure, time-only configuration highlights a harmonious minimalist symmetry that honors pure mid-century Japanese dress watch elegance. It is beautifully appointed with an applied silver SEIKO logo, crisp King Seiko 25 Jewels typography, the iconic Daini lightning bolt insignia, applied faceted baton indices with a prominent textured double marker at 12 o'clock, and matching razor-sharp dauphine hands, adding incredible legibility, sharp contrast, and timeless refinement to the clean dial layout.\u003cbr\u003eThe stainless steel case is beautifully preserved, retaining its bold factory geometry, sharp multifaceted lugs, and clean lines that defined the era's emerging \"Grammar of Design\" aesthetic. On the caseback, the original gold King Seiko shield medallion remains intact and well-preserved, serving as a hallmark of Daini's top-tier craftsmanship. Outside of the expertly restored dial, the timepiece remains entirely authentic and unaltered, retaining its original factory movement, hands, case, crystal, crown, and signature medallion to meet the strict standards of discerning enthusiasts, beautifully paired with a premium black leather strap with white contrast stitching.\u003cbr\u003eCollectors fiercely pursue the King Seiko 44-9990 series for its historically significant 44-series movement, hacking capability, bold angular case architecture, and coveted gold shield medallion. While purists value untouched factory dials, this pristine, expertly restored specimen offers an immaculate presentation paired with elite 1960s mechanical performance, a refined and essential cornerstone ready for any serious vintage Seiko collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HN Vintage Pieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554881409217,"sku":"WATCH-171","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/7250\/0161\/files\/IMG_5077.jpg?v=1788341979","url":"https:\/\/hnvintagepieces.com\/products\/serviced-rare-vintage-1967-king-seiko-44ks-medallion-25-jewels-44-9990","provider":"HN Vintage Pieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}