{"product_id":"vintage-watch-king-seiko-vanac-5626","title":"VINTAGE WATCH | King Seiko Vanac 5626","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage King Seiko Vanac 5626-7160 — Green Gradient Sunburst, February 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Suwa 56KS Vanac from February 1973 with the green gradient sunburst collectors hunt: pale at the centre, deepening to green at the rim. Reference \u003cstrong\u003e5626-7160\u003c\/strong\u003e wears an integrated steel bracelet with the original buckle. The case is in amazing condition — close to NOS. The movement has just been serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7639\/5913\/files\/KingSeiko5626Vanac71452_600x600.jpg?v=1789480990\" alt=\"King Seiko Vanac 5626\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Seiko King Seiko Vanac Was\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBy 1972 King Seiko had spent a decade as Daini’s answer to Suwa’s Grand Seiko: sharp Grammar of Design cases, hi-beat movements, silver dress dials. Vanac broke that script. Launched on the Japanese market in June 1972 and built only until about 1974–75, it was KS aimed at a younger buyer — angular or cushion cases, integrated bracelets, faceted crystals, and dials in green, blue, bronze, purple. No gold medallion on the back. The name was never officially explained. The brief was fashion-forward King Seiko, not another silver 5626-7000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGreen gradient 7160 pieces are among the Vanacs that get searched for by name: \u003cstrong\u003evintage King Seiko Vanac\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKing Seiko 5626-7160\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e56KS green sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5626 vs 5246 — Why This Listing Is Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo factories built Vanac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e56KS Vanac (this watch):\u003c\/strong\u003e Suwa \u003cstrong\u003eCaliber 5626\u003c\/strong\u003e, 25 jewels, 28,800 bph, bilingual day-date, hacking, hand-wind, crown quick-set. Same 56-family architecture as Lord Matic and 56 Grand Seiko, regulated to King grade (about −6 \/ +9 sec\/day leaving the factory).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e52KS Vanac Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daini \u003cstrong\u003eCaliber 5246 \/ 5256\u003c\/strong\u003e, instant midnight calendar jump, often labelled Special.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7639\/5913\/files\/KingSeiko5626Vanac71512_600x600.jpg?v=1789480990\" alt=\"King Seiko Vanac 5626\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe King Seiko Vanac in Green Gradient Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e7160 is the green-grad case. Centre reads almost white or champagne in some light, then the sunburst pulls into green toward the chapter ring — a 1970s Seiko colour trick, not a faded blue. Applied batons, day-date at 3, “JAPAN 5626-7160T” at 6 on original dials. This example keeps that white-to-green fade clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase, Faceted Crystal, Bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless, typically about \u003cstrong\u003e35–36 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e across, \u003cstrong\u003e40–42 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e lug-to-lug, around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick including the faceted crystal. Integrated bracelet, original buckle. Faceted Hardlex \/ cut crystal is the Vanac signature and the part that usually dies first; a clean one matters. This case is amazing — close to NOS. Just serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir hallmark: faceted crystals mimicking gemstones, refracting light brilliantly. These multi-faceted crystals are prone to scratches, so pristine originals like this one we offer are exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA 1973 King Seiko Vanac 5626-7160 with the green gradient still intact, the factory bracelet still on it, and a case that has barely been worn.\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\u003eSeiko \/ King Seiko (Suwa Seikosha)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eVanac 5626-7160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003eFebruary 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 35–36 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-Lug: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 40–42 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazing; close to NOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen gradient sunburst, white centre to green rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Vanac crystal there is NO usage mark on the crystal in amazing preserved condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement: Automatic Cal. \u003c\/strong\u003e5626, 28,800 bph, day\/date; just serviced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal integrated steel bracelet, original buckle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samurai Vintage Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51650551382262,"sku":null,"price":759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7639\/5913\/files\/KingSeiko5626Vanac71372.jpg?v=1789480990","url":"https:\/\/thesamuraivintage.com\/products\/vintage-watch-king-seiko-vanac-5626","provider":"Samurai Vintage Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}