Vintage 1964 JAPAN KING SEIKO SECOND MODEL 44999 25Jewels Hand-winding.

Vintage 1964 JAPAN KING SEIKO SECOND MODEL 44999 25Jewels Hand-winding.

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Item description

Movement :

• Pet name : KING SEIKO SECOND MODEL .
• Caliber number : None.
• Movement : Hand-winding.
• Beat rate : 18000bph.
• Year of manufacture start : 1964's.
• Factory : Kameido.

Externals :

• Serial number : 4402487.
• Dial number : JAPAN 44 9990RAD.
• Glass : Acrylic.
• Case size : About 36.7mm.
• Lug width : 19mm.
• Band : New Leather Strap of SEIKO original.

Condition :

• Used, it runs well.
• The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute / day.
• For practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.
• There is a crack in the bezel at the 11 o'clock position.

Key Features

The Sovereign Transition of 1964 Daini Hand-Wound Mastery (1964): Manufactured in **1964**—the momentous historic year of the Tokyo Olympics that placed Japanese precision engineering on the world stage—the **King Seiko Second Model** represents the crucial evolutionary link in Kameido's luxury watchmaking heritage. Sourced under reference **44999**, this landmark timepiece was engineered by **Daini Seikosha** as an uncompromising rival to Suwa's Grand Seiko, capturing the supreme corporate pride and horological ambition of the mid-Showa era.

At the heart of this exquisitely designed 25-jewel hand-wound caliber: Powering this historic timepiece is a hand-wound movement operating at a classic frequency of **18,000 vibrations per hour (vph)**. Praised by collectors for introducing the **hacking mechanism** (second hand stop function) to the King Seiko series, this movement employs a luxurious **25 jewel specification** to control friction in the gear train, and incorporates an improved balance structure and Seiko's **Diashock** system to achieve remarkable everyday durability.

Architectural ""44999"" Muscular Lug and Screw-Back Case Geometry: The reference **44999** is globally distinguished among vintage purists for introducing a heavy **screw-down case back** and coarse-threaded crown for enhanced water and dust resistance, departing from the snap-back design of the First Model. The solid case features bold, muscular multifaceted lugs finished with sharp polished bevels, giving the non-date dress watch an authoritative, broad-shouldered wrist presence.

Immaculate Non-Date Dial Balance and Sunburst Radiance: The dial of the **44999** is a masterclass in clinical mid-century visual balance, showcasing a brilliant silver sunburst canvas free from calendar clutter. It features **hand-applied, multifaceted rectangular block indices**—with a prominent textured double-index at 12 o'clock—and razor-sharp dauphine hands that catch light with high contrast, proudly completed by the applied **""SEIKO""** logo and printed **""KING SEIKO""** branding.

The Sovereign Gold Shield Medallion of Kameido's Heritage: The ultimate hallmark of this 1964 treasure sits proudly on the screw-down case back: a **pristine, solid gold-embossed King Seiko shield medallion**. Featuring the legendary cross-hilted sword and crown crest, this emblem historically certified its elite manufacturing standard and factory-regulated precision. Built to an uncompromising heirloom quality, the Second Model 44999 stands as an eternal, investment-grade cornerstone reference for collectors worldwide.

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