Lord Marvel 36000

The Story

Introduced in the late 1960s, the Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 marks a pivotal moment in Japanese watchmaking. At a time when Seiko was rapidly advancing its mechanical expertise, this reference showcased the brand’s ambition to compete directly with high-beat Swiss movements through precision, refinement, and in-house engineering.

Defined by its clean silver dial, razor-sharp applied indices, and understated stainless-steel case, the Lord Marvel 36000 embodies a disciplined, almost architectural approach to design. Beneath the surface, its high-frequency movement signalled Seiko’s technical confidence and laid the groundwork for later high-beat Grand Seiko developments.

Now long discontinued, the Lord Marvel 36000 has developed a quiet cult following among collectors who value historical importance, mechanical purity, and timeless mid-century aesthetics over overt luxury branding.

✓ Independently authenticated prior to resale
✓ Inspected before dispatch

Specifications

Brand: Seiko
Model: Lord Marvel 36000
Year: Late 1960s
Movement: Manual wind, high-beat (36,000 vph)
Case: Stainless steel
Case size: Approx. 35 mm
Strap: Leather
Water resistance: Not rated
Dial: Silver with applied baton indices
Condition: Pre-owned, very good

Collector’s Note

The Lord Marvel 36000 is especially admired for its high-beat manual movement, a technical achievement that positioned Seiko among the most advanced mechanical watchmakers of its era. Operating at 36,000 vibrations per hour, the calibre delivers smoother timekeeping and reflects Seiko’s early mastery of precision engineering.

This reference appeals to collectors drawn to understated design and genuine horological significance. Its restrained proportions, balanced dial layout, and historical importance make it an ideal entry point into vintage Seiko collecting, as well as a compelling companion to more modern high-beat references.

As awareness continues to grow, well-preserved examples with clean dials and sharp case lines are becoming increasingly difficult to source.

Authenticity & Condition

All watches are independently authenticated prior to resale and inspected to confirm originality of the case, dial, movement, and reference details.

Condition is described as accurately as possible, with any notable signs of wear clearly disclosed. Authentication documentation is included where applicable.

Shipping & Returns

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Carefully packaged and dispatched promptly.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery in accordance with UK consumer law. Items must be returned in the same condition as supplied, with any authentication tags or documentation intact. Returns may be refused if authentication tags have been removed, altered, or damaged.