Introduction Offered here is a vintage Seiko King Quartz, a classic Japanese high-grade quartz dress watch with a sharp, angular case design and a clean day-date layout. The King Quartz line sits in Seiko history as an important bridge era where the brand brought premium finishing and daily practicality into the early quartz age. Historical & Collector Value Seiko is one of the most historically significant manufacturers in modern watchmaking, and the King Quartz family is especially appealing to collectors because it represents Seiko's push toward high-accuracy, well-finished quartz movements during the late 1970s. Compared with mass-market quartz pieces, King Quartz models were positioned as a step up with better dials, case work, and overall presence on the wrist. The sharp case geometry and integrated-style bracelet look are very characteristic of the period and increasingly sought after. This example has the desirable day-date feature at 3 o'clock and the correct Seiko signed crown. The dial shows honest vintage aging along the outer edge, which many collectors prefer as evidence of originality rather than restoration. Specifications - Brand: Seiko - Model: King Quartz - Reference Number: 5856-8020 - Movement: Quartz - Dial Color: Silver - Crystal: - Water Resistance: Condition This watch is in good vintage condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age. The case and bezel show surface scratches and rubbing, especially on the brushed flat areas and along edges. The bracelet also shows wear and light scratching. The dial has noticeable staining/soiling and darkened aging around the outer perimeter (seller note: dial dirt), most visible near the upper right and along the outer chapter area. The crown is Seiko signed. Service History This watch has been fully inspected and confirmed to be in working order. Shipping & Customs This item will be shipped from Japan via insured international shipping. Please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. [!] IMPORTANT - Customs & Import Taxes If customs duties / VAT are not paid by the buyer, the parcel cannot be delivered and will be returned. In such cases, the sale will not be refunded. Please make sure to pay all customs charges promptly.