Its funny, I never rated CK that highly bitd. I was a Campag Record or Mavic 315 fan but now most of my bikes have CK. Its a lot to do with matching ano on builds.
I wanted a black with red writing. But CK couldn't tell if they are going to make that finish. Then saw this going from Winstanley's bikes with a very good discount.
I have a few CK headsets but this is by far my favorite.
As confirmed with King Cycle Group, this is an original 1976 CK headset that used the flat style bearing seal design (using salvaged grade 9 bearings), that Chris thought up whilst laying on a beach in Santa Barbara. Approximately, 500 were made.