Seiko - KS Vanac - No reserve price - 5626-7150 - Unisex - 1972

King Seiko VANAC Hi-Beat Automatic Purple Sunburst Dial - Ref. 5626-7150 - 1972 Specifications Brand: Seiko Model: King Seiko VANAC Automatic Reference Number: 5626-7150 Year of Manufacture: 1972 (September 1972) Movement: Seiko Caliber 5626 Automatic (Hi-Beat 28,800 A/h, Day-Date, Hand-winding & Hacking) Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: Approx. 36 mm (excluding crown) Dial Color: Original Vibrant Purple / Violet Sunburst Crystal: Flat Mineral crystal substituted Strap / Bracelet: Vintage Seiko Stainless Steel Bracelet (non-VANAC original, all split pins renewed) Wrist Size: Fits up to approximately 18 cm (includes extra links) Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Sweep Seconds, Quickset Day (English/Kanji) & Date Accessories: Shipped in a protective generic watch box / simple secure packaging (No original box or papers) Description Overview: A striking and highly collectible vintage King Seiko VANAC Automatic (Ref. 5626-7150) produced in 1972. The VANAC line highlights Seiko’s bold, angular 1970s aesthetic paired with high-frequency mechanical precision. Dial & Hands: Features a deep purple sunburst dial in very good original condition, completed with faceted applied hour markers, original hands, and cyan/white VANAC logo details. Movement & Mechanical Upgrade: Powered by the hi-beat Seiko Caliber 5626. The notoriously fragile plastic day-date quickset gear has been professionally upgraded to a durable metal quickset wheel, guaranteeing smooth and lasting calendar functionality. The watch has been recently overhauled. Crystal: The original faceted cut glass has been replaced with a clean, new flat crystal for high legibility. Bracelet: Comes fitted on a period-correct, genuine Seiko stainless steel bracelet. All link split pins have been replaced with new ones, and additional spare links are included. Condition Report Overall Condition: Very Good / Recently Overhauled. Movement: Fully functional and running smoothly. Timekeeping, hand-winding, hacking stop-second, and day-date quickset work properly. Case & Back: Keeps its sharp, geometric case lines with minor age-consistent surface scratches and hairline swirls. Case back retains clear KS embossing and serial numbers. Dial & Hands: Clean condition with vibrant color retention and minimal visible signs of aging. Glass: New replacement crystal, free of scratches or blemishes. Water Resistance: Being a vintage 1970s watch, water resistance is not guaranteed. Keep away from water and damp environments.

Estimate:£104.81

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