Seiko - Lord Matic - 没有保留价 - 5606-7070 - 男士 - 1971

Presented for auction by Second Vintage

This quintessential vintage Seiko Lord Matic features a highly reflective silver sunburst dial and a desirable Kanji day wheel with distinctive blue Saturday and red Sunday text. Housed in a classic one-piece front-loading case, it offers a sharp and authentic representation of 1970s Japanese design.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Lord Matic
Reference Number: 5606-7070
Serial Number: 121812
Movement: Mechanical, Caliber 5606
Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and Kanji day and date
Case Size: 37mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Production Year: 1971
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -58s/d, running in operational condition.

Dial and Hands
The silver sunburst dial is well preserved and highly reflective, creating a sharp and highly legible display. The applied indices and Seiko logos remain clean. Under close inspection, minor debris or slight discoloration is visible at the extreme dial edge near the 3 o'clock position. The watch features a Kanji day wheel, highlighted by blue Saturday and red Sunday text. The Dauphine hands retain their intact black center stripes but show visible oxidation and spotting on the polished metal surfaces under macro inspection, displaying visible age-related patina.

Case and Crystal
The 37mm stainless steel case features a one-piece front-loading design. The polished surfaces show moderate scratching and scuffing throughout, with minor dings and nicks present on the lug edges and case flanks, reflecting honest wear consistent with age and regular use. The smooth bezel shows surface scratches and light wear consistent with the rest of the case. The unsigned knurled crown displays light handling wear. The flat crystal is generally clear, with some minor scratches and scuffs visible near the edges.

Movement
The watch is powered by the 5606 caliber. The timegrapher records a rate of -58s/d. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. The strap appears unworn or very lightly used.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The watch presents with honest wear consistent with age and regular use, including moderate scratching and minor nicks on the stainless steel case and bezel. The dial remains highly reflective, with only slight discoloration at the extreme edge near 3 o'clock, while the original hands exhibit visible oxidation. The crystal shows minor scratches near the edges.

Dimensions
Case Size: 37mm (excluding the crown)

Remarks
This Lord Matic offers a classic Japanese Domestic Market configuration with its sharp silver sunburst dial and Kanji day wheel. The one-piece front-loading case design adds distinct architectural interest, making it a highly wearable and deeply authentic 1970s timepiece.

History
The Lord Matic line was introduced by Seiko in the late 1960s as a high-quality mid-tier offering, sitting just below the King Seiko and Grand Seiko ranges. Powered by the 5600 series of movements, these watches were celebrated for their slim profiles, reliable mechanics, and elegant dial designs. The 5606 caliber specifically became a key part of Seiko's automatic production during this era, highly regarded for its refined architecture and practical day and date complications.

Payment and Shipping
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Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
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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.
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SKU: SEI-LLM-0003