{"product_id":"project-phoenix-earth-vintage-king-seiko-5626-gold-medallion","title":"Project Phoenix - Earth [Vintage King Seiko 5626 Gold Medallion]","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(54, 111, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Phoenix Earth – Vintage King Seiko 5626 Hand-Painted Dial Artwork by Dial Artist Matt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eReborn from forgotten time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the only watch art project that deliberately selects aged and imperfect \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e watches to transform them into unique \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted horology artworks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eMatt\u003c\/strong\u003e — the British hand-painted \u003cstrong\u003edial artist\u003c\/strong\u003e based in Shanghai and one of the very few true masters creating authentic artwork directly on vintage watch dials — \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the \u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e chapter of \u003cstrong\u003eProject Phoenix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy We Chose This Vintage King Seiko for Our Earth Theme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArguably one of the best-value icons in \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e collecting, the \u003cstrong\u003eKing Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e was Seiko’s fierce internal rival to Grand Seiko — built to conquer both Swiss competition and the high-end Japanese market. When we think of the \u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e element in Japanese horology, nothing represents strength, stability, and the land better than the King Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis particular \u003cstrong\u003evintage King Seiko 5626\u003c\/strong\u003e had developed natural aging, especially around the dial edges — details that often caused collectors to overlook this hidden gem. We saw its character as the perfect foundation for rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial Artist Matt\u003c\/strong\u003e brought the Earth element to life with Japan’s most iconic landmark: \u003cstrong\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e during peak cherry blossom season in spring. He painted a solid, majestic Fuji mountain contrasted against a beautifully graduated sky rendered with layered blues and delicate dot textures. The cherry blossoms are also depicted using intricate dot work, creating wonderful depth and harmony while cleverly incorporating the watch’s original edge aging into the composition. The result is a serene yet powerful landscape that feels alive on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is no longer just a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e watch. It is a one-of-a-kind \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted watch artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true piece of \u003cstrong\u003emovable horology art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout This Vintage King Seiko 5626\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKing Seiko 5626\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the golden era of Japanese watchmaking, embodying Seiko’s “Grammar of Design” philosophy with its mirror-polished, multifaceted case and exceptional finishing. Produced in \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model competed directly with Grand Seiko while offering outstanding value and mechanical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seiko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: King Seiko 5626 (reference 5626-7000 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~42 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent original condition with minor honest usage marks (kept unpolished to preserve its story and character)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scratch-free crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dial with edge aging, now transformed into a unique \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted dial artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dial Artist Matt (true 1\/1 piece)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect intact gold medallion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNewly serviced Automatic Hi-Beat Caliber 5626 (28,800 bph, 25 jewels) —  offering smooth sweeping seconds and excellent accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith its refined proportions, luminous hands, and legendary hi-beat movement, the King Seiko was designed for timeless elegance and daily wear. Now reborn under Matt’s brush, it captures the enduring beauty of the Japanese landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(57, 113, 5);\"\u003eCreated by \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e in true partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eDial Artist Matt\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is a beautiful fusion of Eastern tradition and Western artistry. It is wearable \u003cstrong\u003ewatch art\u003c\/strong\u003e you can collect, wear daily, and proudly share — sparking conversations about \u003cstrong\u003evintage King Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e, custom \u003cstrong\u003ewatch painting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e art, and modern \u003cstrong\u003ehorology art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(57, 113, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Phoenix\u003c\/strong\u003e — where forgotten vintage Seiko companions rise again as one-of-a-kind hand-painted artworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(57, 113, 5);\"\u003eThe journey of Sky • Earth • Ocean continues. 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