Vintage Seiko Lord Marvel 5740-8000 36,000 bph Hi-Beat Hand Winding 23 Jewels Production date November 1977 - Horseshoe caseback - This is a very nice example of a very late 5740 as production ended in late 1977.
In late 1966, Seiko introduced its own in house high-beat movement, the 23-jewel manual wind calibre 5740C. Rather than debut this achievement in one of its GS or KS watches Seiko choose to put its new high-beat calibre inside the Lord Marvel 5740-8000. Acknowledged as only the worlds' second 36,000bph movement, the LM 5740-8000 was manufactured between 1966 and 1977, this example produced right at the end of production in November 1977. The LM5740 was the 3rd generation Lord Marvel model, and represents the peak of that line. It is a quintessential 'grammar of design' watch, with clean lines, understated elegance, and a sophisticated, technologically advanced in-house manual wind Hi-Beat movement. The sweep of the second hand on these beautiful watches is mesmerising and truly a sight to behold.
Movement: Original, SEIKO Suwa 5740C - Running well, good vintage timekeeping at +2s/d. Worn for 24hrs to test.
Not Serviced or waterproof
Dial: Silver/white Sunburst in excellent condition, some tiny age related marks, one more noticeable between the 11 and 12 markers.
Glass: Acrylic, new
Hands: Two tone original - Excellent
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel, minor age related wear but no dings. Horseshoe type case back in super good condition with all the markings very clearly defined.
Jewels: 23
Beat Rate: 36,00bph
Diameter: Approx. 34.5mm
Lug width: 19mm
Band: Black leather
Crown: Original, well fitted
Year and location of manufacture - November 1977 - Serial No.7N0659 - Japan SEIKO Suwa
In late 1966, Seiko introduced its own in house high-beat movement, the 23-jewel manual wind calibre 5740C. Rather than debut this achievement in one of its GS or KS watches Seiko choose to put its new high-beat calibre inside the Lord Marvel 5740-8000. Acknowledged as only the worlds' second 36,000bph movement, the LM 5740-8000 was manufactured between 1966 and 1977, this example produced right at the end of production in November 1977. The LM5740 was the 3rd generation Lord Marvel model, and represents the peak of that line. It is a quintessential 'grammar of design' watch, with clean lines, understated elegance, and a sophisticated, technologically advanced in-house manual wind Hi-Beat movement. The sweep of the second hand on these beautiful watches is mesmerising and truly a sight to behold.
Movement: Original, SEIKO Suwa 5740C - Running well, good vintage timekeeping at +2s/d. Worn for 24hrs to test.
Not Serviced or waterproof
Dial: Silver/white Sunburst in excellent condition, some tiny age related marks, one more noticeable between the 11 and 12 markers.
Glass: Acrylic, new
Hands: Two tone original - Excellent
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel, minor age related wear but no dings. Horseshoe type case back in super good condition with all the markings very clearly defined.
Jewels: 23
Beat Rate: 36,00bph
Diameter: Approx. 34.5mm
Lug width: 19mm
Band: Black leather
Crown: Original, well fitted
Year and location of manufacture - November 1977 - Serial No.7N0659 - Japan SEIKO Suwa