Understated. Minimalist. Austere.... Seiko's Lord Marvel is a testimony to simplicity and elegance. Crisp lines and beautifully beveled and tapered lugs give the case a classically designed platform from which to showcase a combination of dial and movement that refuses to go unnoticed. The dial is a silver sunburst beneath a glossy lacquer finish with applied markers finished in black. Setting in apart from all others is a coppery patina that presents in scattered horizontal lines across most of the dial. It creates a unique and inconsistent texture that’s nothing short of amazing. Above the "Suwa" symbol  is the cleanly printed "Lord Marvel" branding followed by the 36000 bph distinction. The sword hands are polished, tapered to a fine point, and finished with a thin black stripe. As indicated it houses Seiko's 5740C, a high beat "marvel" of a movement. It is manually wound by the oversized crown and hums along at 36000 bph making the slender and reaching second hand appear to glide along the minute track. Post service, it’s keeping near perfect time and is completely original aside from a replacement crystal. This piece is pure class on the wrist and is bound to catch more than a few second looks. On smooth tan leather with copper stitching, it is nicely finished and a perfect addition to any collection.

Kvarnsjo Leather Smooth Tan Leather with Copper Stitching (cheapestnatostraps.com)

Serviced 8/25/19

Diameter 35mm

Lugs 19mm