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Seiko · King Seiko

King Seiko

Ref. 44-9990 — “44KS

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Dial

Refinished dials presented as original

Medium

What to inspect

King Seiko dials of this era were commonly refinished during service in Japan, often to a high standard. Signs are softened printing, markers reseated slightly off-centre, and a finish that is too even for the age. A refinished dial is honest service work; the misrepresentation is selling one as original, and it materially affects value on this line.

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