The "Seiko Lord Marvel" that arrived today comes in three models that are descendants of the 5740-8000.
It is extremely rare for all three of these to arrive at the same time.
From the left is a low-beat model of the same model number that was manufactured for about two years just before the Road Marvel was made into a high-beat model.
This is a valuable item that is considered rare among Seiko's vintage models.
The one in the center has a seahorse engraved on the back cover and was manufactured soon after the watch was converted to high beat.
It is also a mark that proves that it is waterproof.
This is a rare item that is replaced with "SEIKO" every year or so.
The one on the right is, needless to say, the most popular vintage Seiko model.
One of the standard models whose prices are rising.
The most popular stainless steel model in the series has an Arabic dial.
This time, these three works were not lined up,
It turned into a big event with both items arriving at the same time (laughs).
The differences in each detail are interesting,
It was typical of the time to make so many minor changes in such a short period of time.
Isn't this what's so interesting about vintage watches?
The Lord Marvel is an essential part of any discussion of Seiko and other watch history.
These three models show the gradual evolution of the product through specification changes.
It has the feel of a textbook.
In any case, the design is good, of course.
Its practicality is just as good as current products.
This historic masterpiece was the pioneer of mass production of a domestically produced high-beat movement.
We have achieved world-class precision and durability.
At the time, there were very few brands that could mass-produce high-beat movements.
One cannot help but be impressed by Seiko's ability to be nearly five years ahead of the rest.
These watches are the very essence of the "history" of watches.
If you love watches, you can't help but own one, right?
