The 45KS was introduced in 1968 with the brand knew 4500 caliber designed by Dani Seikosha. It featured an angular case with sharp edges with a reference number 45-7000. The 4500 movement was designed as a hi-beat successor to the 4400 series of movements. It is a manual wind caliber that ticks at 36,000 beats per hour, or 10 times per second. In 1971, a new case design was released, 45-7010. It featured a more conventional oval shaped case with a brushed finish but houses the same great 4500 series movement. The 45KS was the last of the 36,000 hi-beat movements from Daini and the last hand-built King Seiko.
- Ref No. : 4502-7001
- Serial No./Year: 373227-/-1973
- Case:
36.5mm diameter, 18mm lug width, 9.65mm thickness, 41.3mm Lug-to-lug.
Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Hardlex
- Movement & Accuracy:
Caliber: Dani-Seikosha Cal. 4502 Manual Wind
Complications: Central Seconds, Quickset Date
Measured Accuracy: +0 sec/day.
Amplitude: 159°
Beat Rate: 36,000 A/h
- Band: Replacement Stainless Steel Bracelet. Will fit 6.5" Wrists
- Condition Rank: B, Very Good Condition. Please See Photos. Watch is running very well. Amplitude is slightly low, but within the acceptable range. +/- 0 seconds per day. Quickset date functioning as intended.
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
Condition Rank Guide:
-N: Item is in New Old Stock condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of wear apart from some minor handling wear.
-A: Item is in Excellent condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the sides of the case, bezel, and/or bracelet. No pitting/gouges on the case or scratches in the crystal.
-B: Item is in Very Good condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the sides of the case, bezel, and/or bracelet. No pitting/gouges on the case or deep scratches on the crystal.
-C: Item is in Good condition. Moderate scratches and scuffs can be seen on the sides of the case, bezel, and/or bracelet. Minor pitting/gouges may be visible on the case. One or less deep scratches may be visible on the crystal. See photos.
-D: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on sides of the case, bezel, and bracelet. Significant pitting or gouges are visible on the sides of the case and the crystal shows multiple deep scratches
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.