Seiko 4500

Daini Seikosha produced just one 36,000 A/h "Hi-Beat" movement, the 4500 series of 1968-1974. These were used in high-end King Seiko and Grand Seiko watches in the 1960's and 1970's.

The 4500 family was introduced in 1968 to replace Daini's 4400 calibre. It appeared in the King Seiko 45KS and Grand Seiko 45GS models. Thanks to the "Hi-Beat" accuracy of the 4500 calibre, the 4420 was no longer needed. The date function featured an "instant change" mechanism.

In 1969, Seiko introduced V.F.A. ("Very Fine Adjusted") versions of the 45GS, with monthly precision of +- 1 minute.

Variants

• 4500
• 4502
• 4520A - GS standard official approval, No date
• 4522A - GS standard official approval, Date
• 4580 - V.F.A., Date
• 4520A - Astronomical Observatory Chronometer official approval, No date

External links

• King Seiki: Special vs. Superior Chronometer
• History of Grand Seiko
• Seiko's Affinity To Hi-Beat Movement

Description: Manual winding movement Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds Date window Data: 25 jewels 36,000 A/h Production period: 1968-1974