1972 King Seiko Case Polishing Restoration

Claudio S. shares his meticulous restoration journey of a 1972 King Seiko, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of bringing a vintage timepiece back to its original glory. His post offers a rare glimpse into the detailed process of zaratsu polishing and crystal refurbishment, making it a valuable resource for vintage Seiko enthusiasts and those considering similar restoration projects.

Hello,

i wanted to share my joy of collecting 1972 King Seiko back from polishing.

There was case restoration - zaratsu polishing including welding new material to corners and crystal restoration as well ( those crystals are almost imposible to get nowadays - so I decided to give a try refurbishment).

here is result:

and here some work in progress shots:

and befor and after shots:

Key Points from the Discussion

Grand and King Seiko watches, due to their special nature, are considered worthy exceptions to the general rule against extensive restoration, deserving to be brought back to their original splendor.
The original restorer, Sławomir Ogiegło, shared links to his Instagram and Facebook pages, showcasing more photos and details of his case restoration work.
Vintage King Seiko and Grand Seiko models are highly regarded for their cases, lines, and angles, and a clean, restored finish is essential to fully appreciate their design.
A contributor inquired about the duration of the restoration process, indicating interest in the practical aspects of such a project.

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halkcb

Jun 10, 2020

Congrats for getting the restoration done---did it take long? best

Jay (Eire)

Jun 10, 2020

These old KS and GS are very special watches. The cases, the lines and angles. But they must be clean to really enjoy them and so I think this was a great decision.

Dr No

Jun 10, 2020

. . . raises issues for me. One notable exception would be Grand and King Seiko. They deserve to be brought back to their original splendor on account of being so special in the first place. Impressed, Art

ogiegloslawek

Feb 10, 2022

Thank you very much for all the opinions and kind words about my work. Below is a link to more photos from my work I greet all of you - Sławomir Ogiegło www.instagram.com

ogiegloslawek

Feb 10, 2022

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