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SEIKO 65's Lord Marvel Cal.5740A
SEIKO 65's Lord Marvel Cal.5740A
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Introducing the Seiko "Seiko Road Marvel" made in 1965 .
The Road Marvel was the first domestically produced wristwatch to be sold as a "luxury watch."
At the time of its release ( 1958 ), the average monthly salary for office workers was 16,608 yen, but the Lord Marvel's selling price was set at a high price of 12,800 yen, more than twice the price of domestically produced watches at the time. Masu.
At first, there were doubts as to whether it would be able to sell at such a high price, but in the end, sales exceeded Seiko's expectations.
Since then, the Road Marvel has undergone repeated model changes and has remained in production for approximately 20 years since the start of production, becoming a long-selling model.
It is a watch that continues to fascinate many watch fans even after more than 60 years with its beautiful and elegant appearance.
The noteworthy feature of the "Lord Marvel" introduced this time is the dial, which has undergone a unique aging process.
The disc, which was originally silver, now has a rich champagne gold color.
There is also a sunray finish that reflects light in a radial manner, and the champagne gold disc reflects the light in a magical and soft manner.
The indexes and hands are free of rust and are in beautiful condition at the time, but it is rare to find a case where the dial has aged to this extent.Although everyone has their own preferences regarding the degree of aging, this is a watch with a unique vintage presence. is.
The movement is hand-wound with 23 jewels, Cal.5740A .
It is the first Seiko movement to have a serial number engraved on it.
It is based on the movement of Seiko's famous "Crown" and has a simple structure, making it easy to maintain, durable, and highly accurate.
Size: Length: 41.8mm , Width: 37.8mm , Thickness: 9.6mm , Weight: 20g
The size is generally easy to wear.
Originally, the design went well with formal attire such as suits, but as the dial has aged, it has suddenly become more casual.
A leather belt is good, but replacing it with a belt made of a different material, such as a nylon belt, will go great with casual or sporty clothing such as shirts and sweatshirts.
Regarding the condition, the case has some small scratches, but the edges are still intact.
Although the dial has aged considerably, there is no problem with visibility and there is no rust on the indexes.
The movement has some dirt, but it is working fine.
There are some small scratches on the windshield, but we will replace it with a new one during overhaul after purchase.
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Manufacture year | Made in 1965 |
| movement | Cal.5740A / 23 jewels / manual winding |
| case size | Length 41.8mm (including lugs) / Width 37.8mm (including crown) / Thickness 9.6mm / Lug width 18mm / Weight 20g (body only) |
| case material | SS (stainless steel) |
| accessories | Watch body/original case/our store warranty (1 year free warranty) |
| situation | Antique (used) |
| Waterproof function | non-waterproof |
| Note | *This product will be overhauled after you place your order, so it will take approximately 1 to 2 months to ship. Thank you for your understanding. *The color may look slightly different on the screen and in real life. note that. *This product is also sold in stores. Although we update the stock quantity from time to time, there may be times when the product you have purchased is out of stock. Please note that in the unlikely event that there is no scheduled arrival, we may cancel your order. |
All watches sold at our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic when they arrive, and are determined to be genuine before being sold, so you can use them with confidence.
When you purchase your watch, we will deliver it to you with a new leather strap.
Please select your desired color from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products with genuine watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
We will also send you a special case for the watch when shipping.
●Please be sure to check the information after purchasing an antique watch●
At Amboy, when we sell antique watches, we do not hand them over to you immediately after receiving your order, but instead request an overhaul (hereinafter referred to as OH) from a professional craftsman, and then deliver the watch after the OH is completed. (Duration is approximately 1-2 months)
Our professional craftsmen, who are certified as watch repair technicians, will completely disassemble your watch, replace consumable parts such as internal gaskets, clean it, lubricate it, and maintain it to the point where it is within ±1 minute per day.
We will also send you our own OH certificate, as well as photos of the machine when it was disassembled and serviced, to show you what kind of work was done during the OH upon delivery.
Of course, since the product itself is a used item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we have taken this precaution so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with confidence in the future. Thank you for your understanding.
When purchasing a product, we provide a one-year warranty period depending on the model. Even if the product is out of date, we will repair it for a fee. If you don't have a repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.
