King Seiko 4502-7001 just arrived- HAPPY!!!

[Tbonewalk]

Was interested in one of these, but the search became kind of overwhelming for me and I stopped. Ebay knows how to sell, and "you might be interested" came up with this suggestion. It was priced nice, I asked a few questions and got a good feeling from the seller and it arrived today and I am delighted!!!

It looks great to me, and though it has plenty of scratches, they aren't glaring or deep gouges. I have to guess the crystal was changed because it looks so good.

It's running great.

Being an old timer, I love this size, the 36mm. I don't think I can go smaller though.

I'd be interested in your take on these.

I don't plan on showering or swimming with it, but how do they do with water? I guess I would have to have it checked out to make sure the seals are good, but since it seems to be running nice, I think I'll just wear it and enjoy it while the feeling lasts.

Also happy it has a nice strap on it that actually fits my big wrist, a Hadley Roma...

I also feel like I made amends and redeemed myself for selling a few beat up old Datejusts that I loved, and are now like double, triple, quadruple the price...

[fmc000]

Congrats, it's a great watch. It was probably water resistant to 5atm when new but I wouldn't risk to swim or bath with it. With that said, with a gasket refresh I would wear it washing my hands.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[RW16610]

This is a great watch, congrats! I agree with Fabio there but know you'll still find ways to safely enjoy this piece to the fullest.

[brandrea]

Great reference, congratulations

[Xbj]

It’s beautiful. Love the strap

[alllexandru]

Congrats!
Can we have a wrist shot under natural light?

[mongrelnomoad]

Brilliant watch, though welcome to the slippery slope!

Don’t go near water with it - there’s a reason so many suffer from water damage to the dial!

[DJ2020]

Classic and beautiful!

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by fmc000

Congrats, it's a great watch. It was probably water resistant to 5atm when new but I wouldn't risk to swim or bath with it. With that said, with a gasket refresh I would wear it washing my hands.

yes, for right now just being a lil careful. I'm pretty sedentary these days and won't be doing anything to physical or outdoorsy lol

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

thanks, appreciate that!

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by RW16610

This is a great watch, congrats! I agree with Fabio there but know you'll still find ways to safely enjoy this piece to the fullest.

yes, so far so good, enjoying it!

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Great reference, congratulations

thanks for that!!!

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by Xbj

It’s beautiful. Love the strap

funny but at first I really liked the strap and thought was high end. It is not and it kind of had a little bit of that "someone else's cologne" aroma lol I changed it to something plain and simple, and now the weave band has kind of lost its scent. I may put it back, not sure...

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by alllexandru

Congrats!
Can we have a wrist shot under natural light?

you know how some watches are kind of hard to photograph... this is kind of like that...

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Brilliant watch, though welcome to the slippery slope!

Don’t go near water with it - there’s a reason so many suffer from water damage to the dial!

The dial on this one is nice, I have no idea if it may have been re done or not, but I hope to keep it looking nice. I'm careful with my stuff but not fanatical. I mentioned before, I'm an old guy and sedentary, but still, gotta be mindful I guess...

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

Classic and beautiful!

I am delighted with this watch and consider it quite a find!

[DCheeta]

Congrats! It’s a great watch. I have a 5625-7000 which is visually very similar, I absolutely love it. Enjoy!

[DJ2020]

Classy!, congratulations.

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! It’s a great watch. I have a 5625-7000 which is visually very similar, I absolutely love it. Enjoy!

that's a nice watch, I looked it up...

[marmaladelion]

Congrats! I own a couple of these and they are brilliant watches. Lovely movement in them as well.

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by marmaladelion

Congrats! I own a couple of these and they are brilliant watches. Lovely movement in them as well.

Thank you and thanks for all your comments out here on the forum!

[pandrew6l]

Noticed you are parting with the 140th LE KS, not happy with new issue ?

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by pandrew6l

Noticed you are parting with the 140th LE KS, not happy with new issue ?

I found the new one boxy, the crystal sits high, I didn't like the shape of the case, though the sculpting is of course impressive. The crown kind of dug into my wrist. I hate to say it, I know is sounds like blasphemy- the watch was so heralded, but I didn't like it and in fact I never liked it from the moment I got it. Head on, the dial and case are beautiful. And I don't think it's quite as well received as some would like you to believe... I had a hard time selling it and lost a lot of dough on it...

[kl2244]

I love this watch and I’m a fan of it. Wear it in good health

[mongrelnomoad]

Congrats and welcome to the slippery slope of vintage Seiko! Enjoy it in good health, and let us know what you buy next! ;)