Seiko - Lord Matic - No reserve price - 5606-7310 - Men - 1974

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This classic 1970s Seiko Lord Matic features a distinctive grey vertically brushed textured dial housed within a stainless steel case that retains well-defined edges. Powered by the automatic caliber 5606 featuring a practical day and date function, this configuration presents a highly attractive variant of a standard production model, offering both strong visual character and dependable mechanical performance.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Lord Matic
Reference Number: 5606-7310
Serial Number: 423157
Movement: Automatic, caliber 5606A, 25 jewels
Dial: Grey vertically brushed texture with applied indices and logos
Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1974
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +10+12s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The dial is remarkably well preserved, defined by a distinctive grey vertically brushed texture that catches the light beautifully. It features applied indices and logos across a clean surface, showing no visible damage or heavy patina. The time is indicated by gold-tone baton hands featuring a black central stripe. These hands remain in excellent condition, displaying minimal signs of aging. An English day and date aperture is positioned at three o'clock.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel case displays honest wear, with scratches and scuffs present across the polished surfaces. Despite this wear, the case edges remain relatively well defined, maintaining the classic geometry of the Lord Matic line. The integrated polished bezel shows surface scratches consistent with the wear on the rest of the case. The watch is fitted with a flat crystal featuring a beveled edge, which exhibits minor surface scratches visible under light. A knurled, unsigned crown sits at the standard position.

Movement
Inside the watch is the Seiko caliber 5606A, a 25-jewel automatic movement. The rotor and bridges present cleanly, displaying the expected Seiko and jewel count engravings. There is heavy dirt accumulation visible on the case rim outside the movement seal. The timegrapher records a raw result of +10+12s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece.

Strap
The watch is paired with a brown leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap shows signs of moderate wear and is secured by an unsigned clasp.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally well preserved, showing clean surfaces and minimal aging. The stainless steel case and integrated bezel exhibit honest wear, with visible scratches and scuffs, though the fundamental case lines remain well defined. The flat crystal bears minor surface scratches. The movement appears clean visually, aside from the dirt buildup on the outer case rim, and is performing very strongly based on the recorded timegrapher result.

Dimensions
The case measures 36mm in diameter, excluding the crown.

Remarks
This Seiko Lord Matic is a highly appealing find due to its sharply textured grey dial and well-defined case lines. The strong mechanical performance of the caliber 5606 makes it an excellent choice for anyone appreciating classic 1970s Japanese watchmaking.

History
The Seiko Lord Matic series was introduced in 1968 as a premium automatic line, carefully positioned just below the King Seiko and Grand Seiko models. This tier of watches offered sophisticated mechanical features and refined styling to a broader audience. The series is closely associated with the Seiko 5606 automatic movement, also introduced in 1968. Operating at 21,600 beats per hour, the caliber was produced in both 23 and 25 jewel variants and became highly regarded for its reliability and precision during a highly innovative era of Japanese mechanical watchmaking.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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SKU: SEI-LXX-0089