Vintage Seiko M354 5019 Memory Bank Calendar — ‘Moonraker’ James Bond

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 Seiko M354 5019 Memory Bank Calendar — James Bond ‘Moonraker’


Overview

  • Brand: Seiko

  • Model: M354-5019

  • Caliber: Seiko M354 (Quartz, LCD Digital)

  • Functions:

    • Time and date

    • Alarm

    • Stopwatch

    • Memory bank function (could store a short numerical code or reminder – futuristic for 1979!)

  • Case: Stainless steel

  • Bracelet: Integrated steel bracelet, typical of late 70s Seiko designs

  • Look: Rectangular LCD screen with pushers on the sides and front

In Moonraker (1979)

  • Character: James Bond (Roger Moore)

  • Scenes: The watch is most memorable during the Venice and Rio de Janeiro sequences.

  • Gadget Function in Film:

    • Q Branch modified the watch to include a detonator and remote explosive trigger.

    • Bond uses it to set off explosives during his infiltration of Hugo Drax’s secret base.

Significance

  • Tech-Savvy Bond Era: This watch perfectly represented the late-70s fascination with digital technology.

  • Collectibility: Today, the M354-5019 is one of the most sought-after “Bond Seikos” by collectors.

  • Market Value:

    • Good working examples: $600 – $1,200

    • NOS (new old stock) or boxed pieces: $1,500+

    • Extremely rare because many LCDs from this era have failed over time.




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