Seiko - King Seiko - SDKS019 - Low Serial Number: 330002...

KING SEIKO SDKS019 — Green Dial (Seiko Watch Salon Japan Exclusive)- JDM Low Serial Number: 330002 (2nd Piece Produced in March 2023) An extraordinary modern revival of Seiko's pinnacle period, the King Seiko SDKS019 features a striking deep green sunburst dial available exclusively through authorized Seiko Watch Salon retailers in Japan. Powered by the 3-day power reserve Caliber 6R55, this timepiece balances historical Kameido heritage with modern Japanese watchmaking precision. Highlights & Collectibility Rare Low Serial Number: The case back is stamped 330002, indicating it is the 2nd piece manufactured in March 2023—a highly desirable detail for collectors. Seiko Watch Salon Exclusive: Features a distinctive deep sunray green dial that shifts from a dark, subtle, near-black tone in soft light to a rich emerald shimmer under direct lighting. Full Set: Complete with original box, warranty card (stamped by an authorized Japanese retailer), instruction booklet, official King Seiko folding travel pouch, and spare links. Historical Context & Heritage In the 1960s, Seiko fostered internal competition between two distinct manufacturing divisions to challenge the Swiss luxury watch industry: Suwa Seikosha in Nagano (creators of Grand Seiko) and Kameido Seikosha in Tokyo (creators of King Seiko). Kameido's King Seiko line established a legacy defined by Taro Tanaka's Grammar of Design—sharp multi-faceted lugs, razor-precise mirror polish paired with hairline brushing, flat surfaces engineered to reflect light dynamically, and highly legible hands and indices. The SDKS019 reimagines this iconic legacy. It retains the signature sharp case architecture and textured 12 o'clock double index while incorporating a modern 39mm case size, DiaShield super-hard coating, a box-shaped sapphire crystal, and an updated 72-hour automatic movement. Condition Report Overall Condition: Excellent / Mint condition (barely worn). Dial & Hands: Pristine condition. The applied multifaceted hour markers, sharp dauphine hands, and date display at 3 o'clock are flawless. Glass: Box-shaped sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating; completely free of scratches or blemishes. Case & Bezel: Stainless steel with DiaShield coating. Sharp razor edges and Zaratsu-inspired mirror polish are intact; no visible scratches, dints, or wear. Bracelet: Original King Seiko multi-link stainless steel bracelet with signed deployant clasp. Clean, bright, and solid with full extra links included. Movement: Seiko Caliber 6R55 (Automatic / Manual Winding). Running smoothly, keeping stable time, and operating within factory parameters. Technical Specifications Specification Details Brand Seiko Model / Series King Seiko Reference Number SDKS019 (JDM Exclusive) Case Back Code 6R55-00A0 Serial Number 330002 (March 2023, No. 0002) Movement Automatic Caliber 6R55 (Manual winding, hacking) Power Reserve Approx. 72 Hours (3 Days) Jewels 24 Frequency 21,600 vph (6 beats/sec) Case Material Stainless Steel (DiaShield super-hard coating) Case Diameter 39.0 mm Case Thickness 11.9 mm Lug-to-Lug 46.1 mm Lug Width 19 mm Dial Deep Sunray Green with multifaceted indices Crystal Box-shaped Sapphire Crystal (Inner AR coating) Water Resistance 10 Bar (100 meters / 330 feet) Crown Pull-out crown with King Seiko crest logo Bracelet Stainless steel multi-link bracelet with folding clasp Included Accessories Seiko Outer Box & Dedicated King Seiko Presentation Box Official King Seiko Fabric Folding Travel Pouch (Multi-compartment wallet style) Warranty Card (Filled out & stamped by Japanese retailer Good Time Takekawa) Instruction Booklet & Warranty Booklet Original Spare Bracelet Links (Complete set) Packaging & Delivery The watch will be carefully packaged in protective material to ensure safe transit. Fast, insured, and trackable global shipping is provided via express courier.

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