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SOLD 1973 King Seiko Hi-Beat 5625-7111

  1. Franz Mar 6, 2017

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    EDIT, PLEASE READ: I received a message from a forum member about the blue dial, apparently only white dials are known for this model, and the blue ones are in a different finish.
    I'm not an "expert" when it comes to this particular model so i trust other opinions, this one might be a redial.
    I immediatly contacted the buyer, who wasn't completely comfortable to buy it, and provided the full refund.
    I'll put it for sale again if someone is still interested and don't mind the dial issue. I'm taking offers.
    Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.


    For sale is this stunning King Seiko Hi-Beat 5625-7111.

    Cal. 5625 with quick-set date and hacking function.

    The case is an example of the "grammar of design" brought to Seiko by designer Taro Tanaka with a mix of flat brushed and mirror finished surfaces.

    I'm asking 520 Euro (or best offer) including shipping with UPS or TNT to the EU (other countries at cost).

    Payment by Paypal (plus fees) or bankwire.

    Many references avaliable on request.
    Thanks for looking.

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    Edited Mar 7, 2017
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  2. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Mar 6, 2017

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    That is killer! GLWS
     
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  3. terryb111 Mar 6, 2017

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    I'm seriously diggin this too
     
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  4. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Mar 6, 2017

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    I could look it up but I'm lazy. What's the case dimension?
     
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  5. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Mar 6, 2017

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    HOT DAYUM! This is gorgeous. Those lugs! Those bevels! That crown! ::love::

    NFW, GLWS!
     
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  6. Franz Mar 6, 2017

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    Thanks for the nice comments, the diameter is 36mm excluding crown.
     
  7. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Mar 6, 2017

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    Still here??? How?

    This is the best looking watch I have seen in a really long time.
     
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  8. wristpirate Mar 6, 2017

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    Won't last long...
     
  9. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Mar 6, 2017

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    Because I'm f::censored::ing broke [​IMG]
     
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  10. Franz Mar 6, 2017

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    The watch in on hold pending funds now, thanks for all the interest!
     
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  11. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Mar 6, 2017

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    Yes, I look away for half a day and this comes... and goes. Congrats to the buyer! What a great piece
     
  12. ncstate1201 Mar 6, 2017

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    Doh didn't login all day, my loss congrats to buyer...if you have buyers remorse (I don't see how) let me know
     
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  13. Franz Mar 6, 2017

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    I received a message from a forum member regarding the blue dial, apparently only white dials are known for this model, and the blue ones are in a different finish. To me it looked so perfect that i didn't even think about a refinish,i also added a macro of the fonts to be crystal clear.
    I already contacted the buyer and offered a full refund if he isn't happy with it.
     
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  14. Franz Mar 6, 2017

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    I'm also going to edit the first message, i don't want to have doubts of any sort in the description.
     
  15. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Mar 7, 2017

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    Sure doesn't look like a redial but I am by no means a KS-expert
     
  16. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Mar 7, 2017

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    There are exceptional Seiko redials made in Korea, and this is probably one of them.
     
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  17. BartH Follows a pattern of overpaying Mar 7, 2017

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    Fair play :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Hnansen Mar 7, 2017

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    Wow. I can't believe if this turns out to be a redial. Amazing work, nonetheless.
    No wonder that you never considered that a possibility, especially considering that the rest of the watch is in perfect shape.

    Still a desirable watch, in my opinion!
     
  19. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Mar 7, 2017

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    I agree. I am - as almost everyone else in here I suspect - not much for redials but this would be an exception for me I am not ashamed to admit. If indeed a redial it is so well done that it deserves some sort of credit :)
     
  20. ConElPueblo Mar 7, 2017

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    If there is a guy somewhere with those skills, he's wasting his time.


    I've got a nice, warm cellar for him to be locked up in while he refinishes Omegas I've bought for pocket change on eBay... :thumbsup: