Seiko King Quartz 5855-5000 NOS with box (Sold)

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Seiko King Quartz 5855-5000 NOS with box (Sold)

€ 895.00

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Category King Quartz Tags 5855 Brown Brown Paper Consignment Latest NOS Old QHC013 Quartz Sold Steel XQB430

About	Details	and then some
Manufacture	Seiko	King Quartz
Model reference	QHC013	5855-5000
Movement	Quartz
Caliber	5855
Dial	Brown Paper
Case	37x42x11mm	Steel
Lugs	19mm
Bracelet	Original	XQB430
Crystal serial #	Unknown	Mineral
Timegrapher		Accuracy:as rated
Jewels	9
Serial #	8N1xxxx	Production: 1978-11
Condition	NOS
Service	Not required
Box & Papers	Box	No papers
Video	Youtube

The 5855 & 5856, like its predecessor the 0853, is a very solidly made quartz (your watchmaker will love it!). It is much thicker than its descendants and has huge presence and in fact has thermo-compensation also due to its sheer bulk. The dial work is impeccable and very involved – truly a high end watch.

In my experience these quartzes are among the most accurate vintages; the twin quartzes like the 99 series have the specs for sure, but after 40 years or so… build quality and robustness gain the upper hand. The early King Quartzes truly shine!

The King Quartz at hand is fully original, not polished and runs to specs. The bracelet is at full length and very comfortable. Moreover, for this watch only Seiko made a unique flexing bracelet, it feels like water flowing around the wrist...