Seiko - King Seiko - No reserve price - Unisex - 1961

Seiko - King Seiko First Generation 14K Gold Filled (Shield Medallion) - Ref. 14034 - Men - 1961-1963 Auction DescriptionOverviewUp for auction is a historical milestone in Japanese horology: a First Generation King Seiko (J14102 / 14034) crafted in 14K Gold Filled. Introduced by the Kameido factory (Daini Seikosha) in 1961 to challenge Grand Seiko's dominance, this first-generation model represents the pinnacle of Seiko’s early 1960s dress watch design and finishing. This particular reference features the sought-after Gold Shield Medallion embedded into the case back, sharp faceted lugs, applied gold razor indices, and a crisp, clean sunburst dial. SpecificationsBrand: Seiko Model: King Seiko First Generation (1st Model) Reference Number: 14034 (J14102 series) Era / Age: 1961 – 1963 (Approx. 63 years old) Movement: Manual Winding, Diashock 25 Jewels Case Material: 14K Gold Filled (14KGF) Case Back: Snap-back featuring the solid gold King Seiko Shield Medallion Case Size: Approx. 35 mm (excluding crown) Lug Width: 19 mm Dial: Sunburst silver/champagne with applied gold hour markers and dauphine hands Strap: Aftermarket brown alligator-grain leather strap 19mm with pin buckle Detailed Condition ReportDial & Hands: Very Good condition for its age. The dial retains its original silver/champagne finish with minor patina and light age marks near the edges. The applied SEIKO logo, "KING SEIKO / DIASHOCK 25 JEWELS" print, and razor-sharp faceted gold hands remain in crisp condition. Case & Bezel: Good vintage condition. The 14K Gold-Filled layer shows light scratches, surface swirl marks, and typical signs of wear consistent with age, but maintains its original lug lines and profile. No major dents or significant gold plating loss. Case Back & Medallion: Excellent condition. The Gold Shield Medallion is exceptionally crisp, well-defined, and fully intact, showing almost no wear to the relief lettering and crest. Crystal: Clear acrylic crystal showing minimal surface micro-scratches. Crown: Original/period-correct crown in smooth operating condition. Movement / Functionality: The manual-wind movement winds smoothly via the crown and runs. Service history is unknown. As with all vintage timepieces, a routine service by a professional watchmaker is recommended for daily precision and longevity. Shipping & Packaging Packed securely in a protective watch travel pouch/box.

Estimate:£27.82

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