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Speed · 10 June 2018, 03:24 AM

Latest eBay find...a hand-wind Lord Marvel High beat. This baby does 36,000 VBH!

Unpolished / sharp case and pristine dial. Plexi crystal, but I don’t think it’s original. Genuine imitation / new Seiko Gator strap as well. Oh well. I’ll replace that soon.

I love the Stark beauty.

Old Expat Beast · 10 June 2018, 08:43 AM

Great, landmark watch, with an interesting background and one of the coolest names out there. That sweeping seconds hand is quite something, isn't it? Congratulations. Every collection should have one

Txkill · 10 June 2018, 11:19 AM

Love it!

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Speed · 10 June 2018, 10:56 PM

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Love it!

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Thanks!

Speed · 10 June 2018, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great, landmark watch, with an interesting background and one of the coolest names out there. That sweeping seconds hand is quite something, isn't it? Congratulations. Every collection should have one

Thanks Adam.

Wow...that dial of yours has a crazy patina!

Yes, the seconds hand is quite smooth.

I hope the Watch will keep good time. I do need to find someone who can work on these old Seikos.

brandrea · 10 June 2018, 11:18 PM

Very cool

GB-man · 11 June 2018, 12:37 AM

Nice find! Congrats

Gharddog03 · 11 June 2018, 02:01 AM

Very sharp!!! Congrats!

Speed · 11 June 2018, 04:40 AM

Thanks all!

Lol-x · 11 June 2018, 09:50 AM

Wow Speedy that is so cool!!
Does it have an automatic movement?
Can you give me an idea of price range for this kind of model please?
Is this 36mm case??
Is this watch circa 1970's?
The backed out lume reminds me of the Cern 1019 Rolex Milgauss

Old Expat Beast · 11 June 2018, 09:59 AM

Steve, they're manual wind only and were produced from 1967 to 1978. These days you can expect to pay around $450 to $600 for a decent to great example.

There's a good article about them here: http://wornandwound.com/affordable-v...m5740-hi-beat/ (although he wrongly states 1975 instead of 1978 as the last year of production, and prices have gone up since it was written)

SearChart · 11 June 2018, 02:18 PM

Nice! Congrats

Cru Jones · 11 June 2018, 03:03 PM

Nice catch! Condition seems really good.

karmatp · 11 June 2018, 10:57 PM

Nice vintage Seiko. That has a coolness factor that many just don't understand.

Speed · 11 June 2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Wow Speedy that is so cool!!
Does it have an automatic movement?
Can you give me an idea of price range for this kind of model please?
Is this 36mm case??
Is this watch circa 1970's?
The backed out lume reminds me of the Cern 1019 Rolex Milgauss

Hey Steve

Thanks. I’m “well-chuffed” with this understated piece.

Sorry I missed your question - thanks to Adam for providing some good details.

This one is a manual wind, 35mm case. It has a 19mm lug width.

These old Seikos run from 35-37 ish in size.

The year is around 67-69.

I paid $375 USD to a Japanese seller - in Japan - who often lists vintage Grand, King and Lord Marvel Seikos.

Keeping good time...loving the 36,000 VBH.

Speed · 11 June 2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Nice catch! Condition seems really good.

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Nice! Congrats

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Originally Posted by karmatp

Nice vintage Seiko. That has a coolness factor that many just don't understand.

Thanks guys.

Definitely not a statement piece - truly more of an “understatement piece” which may seem boring to some, but it is really is “affordable” vintage as Worn & Wound likes to say.

Old Expat Beast · 11 June 2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Hey Steve

Thanks. I’m “well-chuffed” with this understated piece.

Sorry I missed your question - thanks to Adam for providing some good details.

This one is a manual wind, 35mm case. It has a 19mm lug width.

These old Seikos run from 35-37 ish in size.

The year is around 67-69.

I paid $375 USD to a Japanese seller - in Japan - who often lists vintage Grand, King and Lord Marvel Seikos.

Keeping good time...loving the 36,000 VBH.

That's a great price if it's running well. You can date the watch down the the month and year with the serial number. What are the first two digits and does it say waterproof or water resistant?

Speed · 11 June 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's a great price if it's running well. You can date the watch down the the month and year with the serial number. What are the first two digits and does it say waterproof or water resistant?

Thanks. I’ll check on the details Adam and post...I’m not wearing the piece at the moment.

Yes. So far my eBay finds: Grand, King and Lord are running fine.

I do need to poke around and find someone who can work on them at some point.

I hope HODINKEE never does a feature on these pieces. The prices will sky rocket. Every hipster will want one. Worn & Wound is great - but they don’t have the readership yet.

Speed · 12 June 2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's a great price if it's running well. You can date the watch down the the month and year with the serial number. What are the first two digits and does it say waterproof or water resistant?

SN: 88

Water proof

Old Expat Beast · 12 June 2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

SN: 88

Water proof

8 = 1968
8 = August

So it was produced in August 1968.

"Water resistant" on the caseback would have meant August 1978, as they switched from Waterproof around 1970/71.

Speed · 12 June 2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

8 = 1968
8 = August

So it was produced in August 1968.

"Water resistant" on the caseback would have meant August 1978, as they switched from Waterproof around 1970/71.

Much thanks Adam!

Old Expat Beast · 12 June 2018, 01:16 PM

You're welcome. I learned about Seiko serial dating here: www.watchsleuth.com/seikodatefinder/

watchgrails.com · 14 June 2018, 04:53 PM

Stunning watch - congrats!

10 June 2018, 03:24 AM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Lord...it’s a Marvel 😂 Latest eBay find...a hand-wind Lord Marvel High beat. This baby does 36,000 VBH! Unpolished / sharp case and pristine dial. Plexi crystal, but I don’t think it’s original. Genuine imitation / new Seiko Gator strap as well. Oh well. I’ll replace that soon. I love the Stark beauty.

10 June 2018, 08:43 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,823	Great, landmark watch, with an interesting background and one of the coolest names out there. That sweeping seconds hand is quite something, isn't it? Congratulations. Every collection should have one Attached Images __________________ _______________________

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Nice find! Congrats __________________

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Wow Speedy that is so cool!! Does it have an automatic movement? Can you give me an idea of price range for this kind of model please? Is this 36mm case?? Is this watch circa 1970's? The backed out lume reminds me of the Cern 1019 Rolex Milgauss __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 June 2018, 09:59 AM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,823	Steve, they're manual wind only and were produced from 1967 to 1978. These days you can expect to pay around $450 to $600 for a decent to great example. There's a good article about them here: http://wornandwound.com/affordable-v...m5740-hi-beat/ (although he wrongly states 1975 instead of 1978 as the last year of production, and prices have gone up since it was written) __________________ _______________________

10 June 2018, 11:19 AM	#3
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 June 2018, 11:18 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Very cool

11 June 2018, 02:01 AM	#8
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Very sharp!!! Congrats!

11 June 2018, 04:40 AM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thanks all!

11 June 2018, 03:03 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,298	Nice catch! Condition seems really good.

11 June 2018, 10:57 PM	#14
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Nice vintage Seiko. That has a coolness factor that many just don't understand. __________________ My grails:

12 June 2018, 01:16 PM	#22
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,823	You're welcome. I learned about Seiko serial dating here: www.watchsleuth.com/seikodatefinder/ __________________ _______________________

14 June 2018, 04:53 PM	#23
watchgrails.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 19	Stunning watch - congrats!

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