Orient King Diver KD Cal. 469
$300.00
Orient King Diver KD Cal. 469
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Orient King Diver KD Cal. 469 — Tropical Dial, Arabic/English Day Wheel, Fully Serviced
An early-1970s Orient King Diver, originally produced for the Middle Eastern market and distinguished by its
rare Arabic/English dual-language day wheel — a feature seldom seen on King Divers offered in the West. Decades
of patient sun exposure have warmed the dial to a soft tropical brown, lending the watch a character that simply
cannot be reproduced. Freshly serviced and ready for the next chapter.
rare Arabic/English dual-language day wheel — a feature seldom seen on King Divers offered in the West. Decades
of patient sun exposure have warmed the dial to a soft tropical brown, lending the watch a character that simply
cannot be reproduced. Freshly serviced and ready for the next chapter.
Video overview
Bench documentation and overview of this Orient King Diver KD Cal. 469 automatic diver.
Highlights
- Reference: Orient King Diver (KD), GS469620-7C
- Movement: Orient Cal. 469, 21 jewels, automatic — fully serviced
- Case: All stainless steel, ~43mm diameter, 22mm lug width
- Day wheel: Arabic / English dual-language (Middle Eastern market variant)
- Crystal: New acrylic crystal installed
- Strap: New black tropic strap installed
- Accuracy: Verified at approximately +7 to +10 seconds/day
Condition & Authenticity Notes
- Original dial has aged to a warm tropical brown — entirely natural patina, not refinished.
- Original hands, case, and bezel components retained.
- Arabic/English day wheel original to the watch and correct for the Middle Eastern market.
- Case shows honest wear consistent with age; no cosmetic refinishing.
- All functions operate as designed.
Restoration Summary (From the Bench)
This King Diver received a complete service of the Orient Cal. 469 movement with emphasis on reliability and
originality. The watch was freshly fitted with a new acrylic crystal and a black tropic strap, and performance
was verified across all six positions prior to listing.
originality. The watch was freshly fitted with a new acrylic crystal and a black tropic strap, and performance
was verified across all six positions prior to listing.
- Complete Cal. 469 movement service (April 2026)
- Movement disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, reassembled, and regulated
- New acrylic crystal installed
- New black tropic strap installed
- Performance verified across all six positions on the timegrapher
Mean rate is approximately +7 to +10 seconds per day — well within spec for a vintage Cal. 469 and entirely
adjustable to the wearer’s preference.
adjustable to the wearer’s preference.
Note: Water resistance cannot be guaranteed due to age. Pressure testing is recommended prior to water use.
What’s Included
- Serviced Orient King Diver KD, Cal. 469 automatic
- New black tropic strap (installed)
