New Arrivals

Concept:

The first true high beat watch movement in Japan and second in the world. The Seiko Lord Marvel 36000.

When exploring Vintage Seiko dress watches, Grand and King Seiko often come to collector's mind at first because of their high finishing standard and technological development. However, Seiko chooses to give the glory of the 1st high beat movement to Lord Marvel back in the 1960s. 

During the 1960s, the majority of watch movements beat at 18,000 beats per hour. Watch companies sought to build a high beat movement for higher accuracy. Girard Perregaux comes first in the world on building the first 10 beats per second movement. Shortly after GP, Seiko launched their manual winding caliber 5740C - the first 36,000 bph watch movement in Japan and second in the world. 

The technological breakthrough of calibre 5740 fitted in Lord Marvel earns Seiko an important international reputation among watchmaking industries. The calibre not only brought the brand closer to the international stage, it also lays the foundation of the Hi-Beat Grand Seiko movement we see in the market today. 

Specification:

Maker: Seiko

Model: Lord Marvel 5740-8000

Era: 1969 FEB

Case Diameter: 37 mm

Lug to Lug: 41 mm

Lug width: 19 mm

Case Condition: Unpolished case with mirror finishing. The overall condition of the case is amazing in my opinion.

Dial Condition: The watch is fitted with white dial. Some aging can be found on the edge of the dial and between 2,3 o'clock of the dial.

Crystal: Original Acrylic Crystal from 1967. 

Movement: 5740 hand winding Hi-beat movement (36,000 bph)

Overall Condition: This Lord Marvel is keeping great time.  The Seiko Lord Marvel with all the amazing history behind the watch is absolutely essential for your vintage Seiko collection. (This Lord Marvel also comes with a complementary Seiko Bracelete)

And of course, it comes with any colour of our Kyoto Series Leather Straps. Of course you can pair it up with any straps we have in store by adding just a few extra to make the watch suit your personal taste.  Just let us know which one you like to pair the beauty up with.

About the 45 King Seiko

Manufactured in the 1970s~ King Seiko was considered as their top tier product and internal competitor of Grand Seiko. These top tier Seiko were created as the answer towards the Swiss Watch Industry and Seiko's bridge into the international market. With the ultra-accurate Chronometer rating movements that got Seiko a champion in the Swiss Chronometer Competition, a mirror-finished case with unique design and the master craftsman to build the durable timeless classic, these all add up to create the best vintage dress watch in Japan.  

Specification:

Maker: Seiko

Model: 45-7000

Era: 1972 Aug

Case Diameter: 36 mm

Lug to Lug: 42 mm

Lug Width: 18 mm

Case Condition: Unpolished steel case in mint condition

Dial Condition: Silver sunburst dial with some aging on the edge of the dial.  The original crystal is mint with no scratch or usage mark. 

Movement: Fully serviced, Manual winding Hi-Beat Movement 36,000bph (last King Seiko with a 36,000 bph movement)

And of course, it comes with any color of our Kyoto Series Leather Straps. However we think this watch actually looks good when pairing with a Nato Strap during the hot summer too. That's why we will also include on for free!  Just let us know which colour you like to pair the beauty up with.

Concept:

The Seiko Lord Matic, the successor of Seiko's famous Lord Marvel Line. Most watch geeks may heard about the Lord Marvel 36000 fitted with the 5740C (36,000bph) movement in Lord Marvel and its special place in the JDM market as the first pukka high beat watch.

Seiko issued the Lord Matic line hoping to continue the legacy of Lord Marvel. This is an extremely high expectation to a new line of watches, but thanks to the design genius in Seiko, they did it! 

Seiko launched the Lord Matic line in 1968, fitting all Lord Matic models with a sophisticated 56 series movement and high-quality case design and finishing. The watch that used to be one notch below King Seiko line has taken off in market demand. Seiko has used a much higher standard in the hi-beat movement used in Lord Matic Special watches, the 5206 movements built with a much higher standard of accuracy compare with the 56 series used in most Lord Matic watches. Seiko uplift the accuracy by increasing the beat rate of the watch from 21,600 bph to 28,800 bph making the Lord Matic Special a true Hi-beat watch. 

This special new movement in Lord Matic Special has also formed the basis for King Seiko Special which beat at the same rate but with a more fine-tune accuracy. So you can treat the Lord Matic Special as a King Seiko Special alternative as well. Unlike most King Seiko and Lord Matic where they are manufactured by the Suwa Seikosha, the Lord Matic Special line of watches were manufactured by the other internal rival from Seiko - the Daini Seikosha. The 52 series movement bearing the special name regarded as one of the most accurate movement Seiko has ever manufactured.  

Lord Matic Special are issued in many variances of dial and case configuration, this specific Lord Matic Special 5206-6010 we are offering is fitted with brushed grey  dial and case finished in brushed cushion shape in an almost mint condition. The edge of the case is still sharp. Below the applied "LM" logo, the special font help enthusiast easily distinguishes the watch from the non-Special model. The case shape and its bracelet makes it perfect for pairing with shirt and suits. The silver hour marker gives depth to the grey dial match with the set of mirror-finished silver and white hands. Now while integrated bracelet watches are trending, we should all pick up vintage watch with a bracelet to catch the trend. It will surely make the watch a conversation starter when you are among a group of watch enthusiast. 

We are so glad to be able to offer the watch in such great condition! The work of the Japanese watchmaker is just Epic!! 

If you are looking for a Hi-Beat King Seiko alternative, this is what you need!

Specification:

Maker: Seiko

Model: Lord Matic Special 5206-6010

Era: 1971 Jun 

Case Diameter: 36 mm

Lug to Lug: 41 mm

Lug width: 18 mm

Case Condition: Brush finished cushion case in an amazing condition with sharp edges on the case. Paired with the original LM bracelete

Dial Condition: Grey dial with applied Hour marker and LM logo   

Movement: 5206 Hi-Beat Automatic Movement newly serviced in Japan 

And of course, it comes with any colour of our Kyoto Series Leather Straps. Also you can pair it up with any straps we have in store by adding just a few extra to make the watch suit your personal taste.  Just let us know which one you like to pair the beauty up with.

Concept:

If a watch earns its nickname because of its distinct features, I am sure it is a special watch that worth all the watch collector's attention. Selected as one of the most common watches for servicemen back in the Vietnam war, the Seiko Diver is a perfect definition of a tool watch. It's as rugged and hard wearing as it is aesthetically satisfying. Even as the first "Turtles" was released 44 years ago in 1976, one thing is certain... they don't get old.

We have sold 6309 before, but here we are listing a Seiko 7548 Quartz Turtle for the first time. We have sourced a very special example giving the perfect sign of vintage feeling from the watch. This example is from October of 1978, the first year of the launch of the 7548 Diver. During its time of launch, it retailed at 40% higher than it's mechanical brother Seiko 6309 Turtle as Seiko thinks that Quartz is the next big thing in the 70s. The watch is even priced at the same level as an Omega Seamaster Automatic back in 70s. The dial of the Seiko 7548 Quartz Diver is printed with a Suwa Seikosha logo showing the origination of the watch. The case shape we see in the Seiko 7548 and 6309 Turtle is a timeless design essentially here with us today in the form of the automatic 7S26-powered SKX007/9 that can still be found today. 

The matte black dial is in great condition overall with perfectly developed patina throughout the hour plots. The hour and minute hands have retained their original lume and are observed to age with the same colour as the dial. The mineral crystal is scratch-free. The bezel has aged into a light grey colour (same as a vintage Submariners) and rotates smoothly in either direction. The day and date can be quickset via the crown. The case is in mint condition with the original finishes still visible. We have observed the price of Seiko 7548 rising significantly in recent years. And we expect the trend to continue in the upcoming years as this is becoming a timeless collectable class.

We suggest you pair this vintage piece with our Nato strap or our Premium Rubber straps which makes it a perfect all-occasion watch for your day. You will only find it getting rarer for a vintage diver with such an amazing condition, get it before it's gone.

Specification:

Maker: Seiko

Model: 7548-701L

Era: 1978 Oct

Case Diameter: 42 mm

Lug to Lug: 45 mm

Lug Width: 22 mm

Case Condition: Mint condition with minor scratches from its ages 

Dial Condition: Amazingly preserved matt-black dial with evenly developed patina lume plots on the dial.

Bezel Condition: Original bezel aged to a faded grey finishing. Unique colour for this example.

Movement: New battery changed and serviced 7548 quartz movement 

And of course, it comes with any one of the straps we offer in the store. Just let us know which one you like to pair the beauty up with.