Seiko Welcomes a Two-Tone King Seiko Vanac Limited Edition to its 145th Anniversary Lineup
Seiko has introduced a limited edition King Seiko Vanac watch to celebrate its 145th anniversary. This model features a silver-white and blue dial and is powered by the 8L45 caliber movement. Only 800 pieces will be produced, with a retail price of approximately $3,600 USD.
- ▪The King Seiko Vanac is part of Seiko's 145th Anniversary celebration.
- ▪It features a silver-white and blue dial with unique 'V' accents.
- ▪The watch is powered by the 8L45 caliber movement and has a power reserve of 72 hours.
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1 of 4 King Seiko 2 of 4 King Seiko 3 of 4 King Seiko 4 of 4 King Seiko Watches 12 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Seiko celebrates 145 years with an 800-piece King Seiko VANAC limited edition The silver-white and blue dial features unique “V” accents honoring the 1970s collection Powered by the 8L45 caliber, it releases in July for around $3,600 USD Seiko continues its 145th Anniversary celebration with a series of new watch releases. The latest model to be revealed is the King Seiko Vanac, going by the model number of HKF004, which sports a silver-white and blue dial. The reference arrives in a 41mm, faceted stainless steel case with sharp, angular lines that echo the geometric experimentation of the original Vanac models.
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