this is...!!

The first model of Road Marvel that was lined up in stores the other day,
The first carved dial of Grand Seiko.



These two are like parent and child, so to speak.
This is the first time that the engraved dial with Lord Marvel's S mark will be available in stores.

Actually, I have sold it once due to an enthusiastic offer from a customer.
Because it was sold without anyone knowing,
This is the first time I've had a chance to actually hold it in my hands and see it.

However, the number of the earliest Lord Marvels is really small.
I think it would be good if there were 100 of them in existence, but what is the reality?
I think the prediction is less than 50, but it doesn't change the fact that it's not that many.
There are only a few stores in Japan that actually sell it over the counter.

Grand Seiko is often seen in the category of first model, but
Adding the condition that it is the earliest carved dial,
There are no stores that sell this either.
That's why it became one of those watches that never came into circulation.

By the way, this eccentric idea of ​​``engraved letters'' is not used in Japanese watches.
You can see it in only a few overseas enthusiast brands,
It may be one of the Seiko characteristics.

Lord Marvel was born in 1958,
Lord Marvel with engravings can be seen until around 1961.
However, I think the S mark was available until around 1959, so
Not to mention the short production period.

Grand Seiko's engraved dials date from 1960 to 1961.
Very short like this S Road Marvel,
It is said that they changed to uprights because it was more expensive.

In any case, there are few opportunities for these two bottles, which have a short production period, to appear in stores like this.
Are we the only place in the world where you can watch them at the same time?
If it sells, there won't be another one.

Rare watches like this are also part of the fun of vintage watches.
Whether or not something is rare becomes known to the general public when the price reaches its peak.
Looking at the price movements, if it's a little further on,
I think it will become a watch that more people want.

I don't think I'll get another chance like this anytime soon, so
If you are interested, please hurry!