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Classic King Seiko 45-7001 HI-BEAT

March 09, 2021 1 min read

Classic King Seiko 45-7001 HI-BEAT

We all know that Grand Seiko is the top-end line among Seiko’s entire watch collection. However, some of you may not know that there was a sub-brand, ‘King Seiko’, that was consistently competing with the GS line trying to become the company’s top-tier line.

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Left: Seiko Diver 7C46-6009 with Military Green Ribbed Nylon Strap; Right: Seiko Diver 7C46-6010 paired with Black Diver FKM Rubber Strap

It all started back in the late thirties when the founder of Seiko, Kintaro Hattori, decided to split the company into two groups. The two groups had a different objectives, where the “Daini” division focused on making timepieces, while the “Suwa” division focused on designing watch cases and dials.

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MiLTAT 18mm G10 military watch strap ballistic nylon armband, Double Black & Grey Stripes

The competition between the two divisions went on for quite some time. By the mid sixties, you can think of it as a winner was finally declared, when both division presented their final product......

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