From what I have read on the internet the V model came out in 1972. As a young man growing up in that era I have always had this association between the Daiwa Millionaire and quality, Maybe that was rooted in covetousness due to the reality that I never got beyond the old Zebco push button reels.... If one of you knowledgeable collectors out there have any information on this reel please share. Beautiful Vintage Daiwa Millionaire V Bait Casting Reel Japan *Exc. Condition*.