2021 Seiko King Seiko 140th Anniversary SJE083J1
Ref: SJE083J1 (6L35-00D0)

Points of Mention

This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, unsigned but “Retail stickered” warranty card and original purchase invoice included. The watch comes paired with its original Seiko 20mm leather strap with a signed buckle. The watch is from March 2021 and is sold in worn but fair condition as you can see, likely worn a handful of times at most. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

The Watch

Here we have a 2021 Seiko King Seiko 140th Anniversary SJE083J1 a modern re-creation of their 1965 King Seiko KSK limited to 3000 pieces, the 38mm stainless steel case has a multifaceted angular profile Zaratsu polished to a mirror finish which has been treated with a Seiko proprietary super hard coating, a lug-to-lug length of 44.5mm and a case thickness of 11 mm ensure a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side a signed crown with deep knurling for extra grip, the stepped polished and brushed smooth bezel holds a box-shaped sapphire crystal AR coated above a sunburst silver dial. Outer minute markers have applied steel baton indexes with faceted surfaces brushed and Zaratsu polished that plays with the light as you rotate your wrist, at 3 o’clock a framed date window, elegant dauphine hands sharp edges are Zaratsu polished for an incredible finish complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand. At 12 o’clock a faceted and textured index with an applied Seiko, and at 6 o'clock “King Seiko Diashock 26 Jewels” printed in black complete this striking modern re-creation. On the reverse, a screw-down case back with the gold emblem in the centre and a horseshoe with the model serial number and details, engraved underneath is the number out of 3000. Inside an automatic Seiko Cal. 6L35, 26 jewels, 28,800 beats per hour, this high-quality movement was introduced in 2018, it has hand winding and hacking for your convenience. The watch comes fitted on its 20mm Seiko leather strap with a signed buckle, and the watch comes with its Seiko presentation box, unsigned but “Retail stickered” warranty card and original purchase invoice included.

Personal Note

The Brand

Seikos history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892 Seikosha was established to make wall clocks, and 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924 the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956 Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there Seiko launched Japan's first true divers watch the Seiko Diver’s 150M fitted with the automatic Calibre 6217 which later was given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.