Seiko
Lord Marvel 5740-8000
Ref. 5740-8000
The Seiko Lord Marvel 5740-8000 is a notable vintage dress watch from the late 1960s, renowned for being one of the first Seiko models to feature a high-beat 36,000 bph movement. It represents the tail end of the Lord Marvel series and is celebrated for its precision, hand-wound mechanism, and compact yet elegant design. This model is highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance as a precursor to modern high-beat movements in Seiko watches.
movementSeiko 5740C, hand-wound, 23 jewels, 36,000 bph
lug width19 mm
dial colorWhite
case diameter34.5 mm
case materialStainless steel
year1967-1977
A registered Seiko 5740-8000 carries a permanent RGATT passport: origin, history and owners, verifiable by anyone, and a documented history makes a watch easier to sell.