COLLECTOR SUMMARY
COLLECTOR SUMMARY
A Seiko King Quartz QNF070, built around the 4823 quartz caliber and presented in a hardened steel case with a white snow dial and matching bracelet.
Early King Quartz references are among Seiko's strongest single-quartz watches, combining serious build quality, robust thermo-compensation and day-to-day accuracy that still impresses decades later.
The white snow dial, striped hands, hardened steel case and characteristic jumping-seconds setting behavior give this watch a lot more personality than a standard late-1970s quartz dress watch.
For collectors looking for a fully original early King Quartz with high-end finishing, honest condition and strong technical credibility, this is a compelling example.
BUYING QUESTIONS
BUYING QUESTIONS
Originality is described as carefully and directly as possible based on what can be observed and verified. Where parts are believed to be original, replaced or uncertain, that should be stated in the listing.
Service status is only represented as stated in the listing. If a watch was serviced or checked, that should be mentioned explicitly rather than assumed.
Timing performance can vary by age, movement type and service history. Any measured rate or performance note should be understood as an observation at the time of listing, not a lifetime guarantee.
Price reflects a mix of rarity, condition, originality, reference desirability and the time spent sourcing, researching and presenting the watch accurately. Some vintage Seiko references are simply much harder to find in honest condition than others.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
COLLECTOR NOTES
COLLECTOR NOTES
This 4823, like its co-habitant the 5855/6 in the Japanese catalogues of 1975, is a very solidly made quartz (your watchmaker will love it!). It is however a thicker watch than its descendant the 5856. To be sure, it has huge presence and its thermo-compensation, due to its relative thickness, is still excellent after all these years.
The white snow dial is impeccable, this truly is a high end watch. You noticed of course the white striped hands? It gives this watch something extra..... great legibility and some "punch". That punch is also implemented in the mechanics of this watch, it has that special Seiko gimmick of the "jumping seconds hand". This means that it will jump ahead 10 seconds when you pull the crown to adjust the time. It makes time setting so much easier!
In my experience these single quartzes are among the most accurate vintages; the twin quartzes like the 99 series have the specs for sure, but after 40 years or so... build quality and robustness gain the upper hand. The early King Quartzes truly shine!
The King Quartz at hand is fully original, is not polished and runs to specs.
