Seiko - Lord Marvel - No reserve price - 5740-8000 - Men - 1971

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This sought-after 1971 Seiko Lord Marvel features the historic 36,000 bph high-beat caliber 5740C, paired with an exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and a classic gold-plated case configuration.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Lord Marvel
Reference Number: 5740-8000
Serial Number: 111167
Movement: Manual wind caliber 5740C, 23 jewels, 36,000 bph
Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices
Case Size: 35mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback
Production Year: 1971
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +2+5s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The silver sunburst dial is exceptionally clean and attractive, presenting a well-preserved finish free of significant spotting or moisture damage. The applied baton indices and printed text remain notably crisp. The gold-tone dauphine hands retain their shape and form while displaying visible surface oxidation and spotting under macro inspection, adding authentic aged character to the display.

Case and Crystal
The gold-plated case retains a good overall shape, showing honest wear consistent with its age. There are moderate scratches and handling marks throughout, along with some tarnishing and minor plating wear visible on the lug edges. The integrated gold-tone bezel exhibits light scratches consistent with the rest of the case. The unsigned knurled crown has its plating intact. The stainless steel caseback is clearly engraved. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, with no major scratches, cracks, or crazing visible.

Movement
Powering the watch is Seiko's historic caliber 5740C, a 23-jewel manual wind movement renowned for its 36,000 beats per hour frequency. The movement is visually very clean, with plates and bridges showing a bright finish and no obvious signs of corrosion, rust, or damaged screw heads. Engravings including the Seiko signature and caliber designation are clearly presented. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a rate of +2+5s/day.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white and orange contrast stitching. It appears new or very lightly used, presenting as a modern strap in excellent condition.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The silver sunburst dial is exceptionally clean, while the hands show expected oxidation and spotting under close inspection. The gold-plated case displays moderate scratches, handling marks, and minor plating wear on the lug edges, retaining an honest vintage character. The movement is visually clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly.

Dimensions
The case measures 35mm (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This Lord Marvel offers a prime opportunity to acquire Seiko's pioneering high-beat technology. The exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial provides a brilliant focal point, while the historic caliber 5740C delivers outstanding measured performance. It is a highly regarded collector favourite that wears its history with honesty.

History
The Lord Marvel line holds a prestigious place in Japanese watchmaking, highly regarded by collectors for introducing Seiko's first 36,000 bph movement. The caliber 5740C debuted in 1967 and holds the distinction of being the first high-beat movement manufactured in Japan, paving the way for the celebrated Grand Seiko and King Seiko high-beat models that followed. The 5740-8020 dial code identifies the classic baton-marker variant fitted to the 5740-8000 case reference, representing a significant milestone in mechanical precision during the golden era of vintage Seiko production.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

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SKU: SEI-LXX-0088