English (Revised) A rare and highly collectible Seiko Lord Matic Special, reference 5216-8020, featuring a beautiful textured “linen” silver dial. The LM Special line is well known among Seiko collectors for its higher-grade finishing and precision-focused movements. MODEL DETAILS - Brand / Model: Seiko Lord Matic Special - Reference: 5216-8020 - Serial number: 384792 - Year / Period: August 1973 (1970s) - Movement: Automatic Seiko Cal. 5216, 23 Jewels, Hi-Beat - Functions: Time / Day-Date (Kanji day wheel) - Case material: Stainless steel - Dial: Textured silver “linen” dial with applied indices - Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet - Wrist size: Up to approx. 18 cm (max) DIAL & HANDS The textured linen-style silver dial offers an elegant vintage look, with applied polished indices. Sharp dauphine hands with black-filled accents provide excellent legibility. The day-date at 3 o’clock features a Kanji day display, adding character and collectability. The gold “LM Special” logo further enhances the premium appearance. Overall, the dial is in very nice vintage condition, showing only minimal age-related marks. CASE Stainless steel case with an angular 1970s profile. The original lines remain well preserved. Light wear is visible, consistent with careful use over decades, while the edges stay crisp and the factory-style finishing is still evident. MOVEMENT High-grade Seiko Caliber 5216 with hand-winding and hacking seconds. The watch is running and keeping time decently, and the quickset day-date function operates as intended. (Please note: as with all vintage watches, accuracy may vary depending on wearing habits and position.) CONDITION Very nice vintage condition overall: - Dial: very nice, only minimal signs of age - Case: light wear, strong original shape - Movement: functioning well DIMENSIONS - Case diameter: approx. 36 mm (excluding crown) - Lug width: 18 mm IMPORTANT NOTES - Please review all photos carefully; they form part of the description. - The watch is vintage; water resistance cannot be guaranteed. - Service history is unknown unless stated above. SHIPPING Secure packaging, tracked and insured shipping. If you have any questions or need additional details, feel free to contact me after the auction ends.