Specifications

Brand: Seiko

Collection: King Quartz

Reference: 5856-8000

Serial Number: 763090

Movement: Seiko Cal. 5856 Quartz

Country of Manufacture: Japan (Daini Seikosha)

Estimated Era: Late 1970s

Case

* Approx. 36.5 × 41.5mm

* Stainless steel case

* Original stainless steel bracelet (XQB440)

* Water Resistant

Dial

* Original white dial

* Black Roman numeral hour markers

* Day-Date display with English and Kanji options

* Signed “Seiko King Quartz”

Crystal

* Good overall visibility.

Bracelet

* Original Seiko stainless steel bracelet.

* Bracelet reference: XQB440.

Price

₱11,000

All prices are negotiable — feel free to contact us.

Condition

The watch presents in good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with its age. The stainless steel case retains its clean lines and original brushed finish, while the original white dial remains beautiful. The original Seiko bracelet is included and adds significantly to the watch’s originality and collector appeal. Please refer to the photographs for the overall cosmetic condition.

Notes

The King Quartz collection represents one of Seiko’s most significant achievements during the Quartz Revolution of the 1970s. Positioned above Seiko’s standard quartz models, King Quartz watches were developed to showcase the brand’s pursuit of exceptional accuracy, refined finishing, and premium everyday timekeeping. At a time when quartz technology was still a cutting-edge innovation, models like this demonstrated Seiko’s commitment to engineering excellence rather than simply producing affordable battery-powered watches.

This example pairs the sophisticated Caliber 5856 movement with an elegant white dial featuring classic Roman numeral hour markers and a bilingual English/Kanji day-date display. The clean design reflects the restrained aesthetic that defined many of Seiko’s finest dress watches of the period, while the original XQB440 stainless steel bracelet enhances both its authenticity and collectability.

One fascinating aspect of the King Quartz line is its place within Seiko’s historical lineup. During the late 1970s, it occupied the space between Seiko’s standard quartz watches and the more exclusive Grand Quartz and Grand Seiko models. Today, collectors appreciate King Quartz not only for its reliability and understated styling but also as an important chapter in Seiko’s rise to becoming one of the world’s most respected watchmakers during the golden age of Japanese quartz technology.

Disclaimer

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