{"product_id":"vintage-1969-japan-seiko-lord-marvel-36000-5740-8000-23jewels-hand-winding","title":"Vintage 1969 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MARVEL 36000 5740-8000 23Jewels Hand-winding.","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 32px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003eVintage 1969 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MARVEL 36000 5740-8000 23Jewels Hand-winding.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to my auction!\u003cbr\u003eI am Japanese who live in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003eItem description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 24px; color:red; margin: 0 50px 18px 35px;\"\u003e\nIt's a SEIKO Hand-winding Watch, \u003cb\u003eLORD MARVEL 36000 5740-8000 23Jewels \u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's in good used condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's difficult to find this valuable watch in such a good condition.\nHighly recommended for SEIKO collectors!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0 0 34px 90px\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet name : 57 LORD MARVEL 36000bph .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber number : 5740C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement : Hand-winding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat rate : 36000bph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear of manufacture start : 1967's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory : Suwa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternals : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number : 925228.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial number : JAPAN 5740-8020T AD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass : Acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size : About 34.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug width : 19mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand : New Leather Strap of SEIKO original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed, it runs well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute \/ day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJapan's Historic First 10-Beat High-Frequency Triumph (1969):\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in **1969**—a momentous year in horological history defined by technological leaps and mechanical breakthroughs—the **Seiko Lord Marvel 36000** represented Suwa Seikosha's crowning achievement in high-frequency precision. Sourced under reference **5740-8000**, this groundbreaking dress timepiece made history as Japan's very first **10-beat (36,000 vph)** wrist watch, serving as the direct mechanical foundation for later Grand Seiko and King Seiko Hi-Beat references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Revolutionary High-Beat 23-Jewel Caliber 5740C Engine:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering this historic instrument is the legendary **23-jewel Caliber 5740C**, an in-house manual-wind movement operating at a blistering frequency of **36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second)**. By doubling the standard oscillation rate of traditional mid-century movements, the 5740C achieved incredible rotational inertia and chronometric stability, producing an iconic, ultra-smooth sweep second hand motion that captivated watchmakers worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitectural \"\"8000\"\" Grammar of Design Case Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e The reference **5740-8000** is globally distinguished among vintage purists for its strict adherence to Taro Tanaka's **\"\"Grammar of Design\"\"** philosophy. Executed in solid stainless steel (or gold-plated configuration), the case features bold, angular lugs, crisp flat planes, and mirror-polished Zaratsu surfaces engineered to reflect light without distortion, ensuring a flat, comfortable, low-profile fit against the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImmaculate Non-Date Dial Harmony and Pure Typography:\u003c\/b\u003e The dial of the **5740-8000** is a masterclass in mid-century visual symmetry and functional restraint, featuring a brilliant sunburst canvas free from date window interruptions. It showcases **hand-applied, multifaceted hour indices** and sharp hands, proudly bearing the applied metal **\"\"SEIKO\"\"** logo alongside printed **\"\"LORD MARVEL\"\"**, **\"\"36000\"\"**, and Suwa Seikosha star emblem typography above 6 o'clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Investment-Grade Milestone of Global Mechanical Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured during the momentous year of **1969**, the 5740-8000 Lord Marvel 36000 remains one of the most historically significant, universally respected mechanical Seiko references ever produced. Representing the exact historical moment where Suwa Seikosha conquered high-frequency watchmaking right before launching the quartz era, it stands as an eternal, investment-grade cornerstone for serious collectors worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0 0 34px 40px\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eFor more information, please look at the pictures.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 40px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nonkun.boy.jp\/img_ebay\/b1242709679.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBefore buying.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003eThe vintage watches we sell are inspected and adjusted so they work fine. However, since it is an vintage watch, Please purchase on the assumption that it will be repaired.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTo prevent shipping accidents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003ePlease monitor the tracking number until the item arrives and if it stagnates, please investigate at your country post office. Also, please confirm the item when you receive the item.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout import taxes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003eTaxes such as import duties and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping charges, except for items shipped to the US. When you purchase, you will likely be required to pay these fees in your country.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout Payment, Shipping, Return.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003ePayment, Shipping, Return are in accordance with eBay's business policies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67603197755713,"sku":"b1242709679","price":97500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8205\/0625\/files\/57_cf83ce07-0c70-4120-9d11-7cfeaa581b88.jpg?v=1790828102","url":"https:\/\/nonkun.com\/en\/products\/vintage-1969-japan-seiko-lord-marvel-36000-5740-8000-23jewels-hand-winding","provider":"NONKUN Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}