{"product_id":"000000008758","title":"Seiko Pocket Watch 5740-0080, Stainless Steel, Roman Index, 10-Beat, Lord Marvel Cal. 5740C, Manual Wind, Serviced, Made in 1974 (Showa 49)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1974 Seiko pocket watch.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eCal.5740C\u003c\/strong\u003e movement, which was \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eadopted for the \"Lord Marvel 36000,\" the first Japanese-made 10-beat wristwatch\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background: rgb(238, 238, 238); border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 5px 10px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCal.5740C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ehigh-beat specification\u003c\/span\u003e based on the Lord Marvel's \"Cal.5740B\" that increased the balance frequency to \u003cstrong\u003e36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second)\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterized by a smoother second hand movement than conventional models.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"\u003cstrong\u003eLord 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\n    It is a high-grade timepiece that first introduced and commercialized the world-class high-beat technology that allowed Seiko to achieve a historic feat at the 1968 Geneva Observatory Competition, effectively ranking at the top among mechanical watches (sweeping 4th through 10th places).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a \u003cstrong\u003ecase width of 38.4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is on the smaller side for a pocket watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is silver, featuring Roman numeral indices and three black hands.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has a simple, highly legible dial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior finished\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crystal has been polished.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are minor scratches that could not be removed by polishing, but they do not affect the legibility of the dial.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial shows some minor signs of aging around the outer edge, but it remains in relatively good condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are signs of corrosion and dark spots on the inside of the bow (the loop at the top).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case has light scuffs and scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case back has light scuffs and linear scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThis is a non-waterproof model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStrictly avoid using it in environments where it may be exposed to moisture (such as on rainy days, while washing your face, or wearing it on hot, sweaty days).\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, as it is a precision instrument, please be very careful regarding strong impacts such as drops, as well as magnetism (smartphones, PCs, speakers, bag magnets, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate the Caliber 5740C\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in the normal position, turn it clockwise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePlease turn the crown slowly and carefully to wind the mainspring.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will feel light when you begin winding, but will become heavier as the mainspring is fully wound.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor manual-wind watches, forcing the crown once it has reached the stopping point can break the mainspring. Please be careful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert a fingernail between the case and the crown and pull out gently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePulling the crown too hard may cause it to come out. Please pull it out gently.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prevent the crown stem from bending, please operate it with the watch placed on a surface or hold it firmly with both hands.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating it gently reduces the burden on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and turn it clockwise\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190658216241,"sku":"000000008758-001","price":46000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008758.jpg?v=1788949654","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008758","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}