{"product_id":"000000008636","title":"Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 5740-8000 Gold Plated Manual-Winding, Serviced, Made in 1975 (Showa 50)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eLord Marvel\u003c\/span\u003e from 1975, a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003erare gold-plated case\u003c\/span\u003e model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eLord Marvel\u003c\/strong\u003e was a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-end hand-wound wristwatch\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003emanufactured for approximately 20 years, starting in the late 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was positioned between the Grand Seiko and the Crown Special.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lord Marvel 36000\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese-made 10-beat wristwatch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was a high-end model that marked the first commercial application of the world-class high-beat technology used by Seiko at the 1968 Geneva Observatory Concours, where they achieved a historic feat by virtually sweeping the top spots (dominating 4th through 10th place) for mechanical watches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is equipped with the hand-wound \"Cal.5740C\" movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the Lord Marvel's \"Cal.5740B,\" it features a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ehigh-beat specification with the balance frequency increased to 36,000 vibrations (10 beats per second)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is characterized by \u003cstrong\u003esmoother second-hand movement\u003c\/strong\u003e than previous models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is gold-plated, and the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estainless steel case back is a screw-back type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design features long, three-faceted mirror-finished lugs that give the watch a smart, vertically elongated look.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003edial has a \u003cstrong\u003esunray finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which creates a lustrous sheen depending on the angle of the light.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a clean 3-hand, no-date design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRecommended for those looking for a simple and elegant vintage watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrap has been replaced with a brand new, genuine Seiko strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring it is comfortable to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial remains in excellent condition without any noticeable scratches or stains.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo best highlight the texture of this dial, we have luxuriously replaced the crystal with a rare, \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunused genuine Seiko stock part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the case shows minor scratches and some fading of the gold plating, it retains the soft, golden glow unique to a vintage piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case back has an engraved marking (in Kanji) from a previous owner, which we hope you will enjoy as a detail that reflects the 1970s era.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is a large 6mm in diameter, making it easy to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eAs this is a vintage watch, it is not waterproof.\u003c\/span\u003e It should not be used in environments with significant exposure to moisture (such as on rainy days, while washing your face, or on hot, sweaty days).\u003cbr\u003e\nAs it is a precision instrument, please be careful to avoid drops or strong impacts.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please keep it away from objects that emit strong magnetic fields, such as smartphones, PCs, or magnets on bag clasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOperation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate clockwise with the crown in the normal position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhen winding the mainspring, please turn the crown clockwise slowly and carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinding will feel light at first but will become heavier as the spring reaches capacity.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be careful; 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