{"product_id":"seiko-lord-matic-5606-5160-automatik-grunes-tv-dial-januar-1974-25-jewels-frisch-revidiert","title":"Seiko Lord Matic 5606-5160 – Automatic – Green TV Dial – January 1974 – 25 Jewels – Freshly Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most characteristic Lord-Matic references from the 1970s: an angular TV case, integrated steel bracelet, and a deep green dial with a Japanese day display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the case number \u003cstrong\u003e412014\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Lord Matic Ref. 5606-5160\u003c\/strong\u003e dates from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the phase when Seiko began to make its high-end mechanical lines significantly bolder in design. Instead of classic round dress watch proportions, the 5606-5160 received an almost square \u003cstrong\u003e\"TV Case,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e an integrated steel bracelet, and an intensely green dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this combination that makes this reference one of the most typical Lord-Matic watches of the early to mid-1970s today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLord Matic – Seiko's Upscale Mid-Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLord Matic\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eLM\u003c\/strong\u003e for short, was positioned as a premium mechanical model family starting in the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of quality, it was placed significantly above standard everyday Seiko models, without reaching the aspirations and pricing of a King Seiko or Grand Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is precisely its appeal today: Lord-Matic watches combined technically sophisticated movements with an enormous range of design variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile early LM models remained rather conservative, the cases and dials became increasingly experimental in the 1970s. With its angular TV case and integrated bracelet, the \u003cstrong\u003e5606-5160\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best examples of this evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 5606A Caliber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko caliber 5606A with 25 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a remarkably well-equipped automatic movement. Seiko's technical documentation lists the following for the 5606A:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eautomatic winding\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eauxiliary manual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehacking (seconds stop)\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eday and date\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebilingual day display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eas well as a \u003cstrong\u003equick-set for day and date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement runs at \u003cstrong\u003e21,600 vibrations per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e and is only 4.25 mm high—an elegant construction for that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, the Lord Matic offers functions that were by no means a given for a mechanical watch in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese-English Calendar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 3 o'clock position is the combined \u003cstrong\u003eday\/date display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows the Japanese weekday \u003cstrong\u003e木\u003c\/strong\u003e—the shorthand for \u003cstrong\u003e木曜日, Thursday\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5606A caliber was generally built with a bilingual day ring; Japanese JDM versions typically feature \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese and English\u003c\/strong\u003e. Seiko's own technical manual confirms the bilingual switching mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Kanji in the calendar are particularly attractive to European collectors today because they make the watch's JDM character immediately visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDating: January 1974\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case back bears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO\u003cbr\u003eWATER RESISTANT\u003cbr\u003eSTAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e5606-5160\u003cbr\u003e412014\u003cbr\u003eJAPAN A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the standard Seiko serial number system, this means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 = Year ending in 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 = January\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Ref. 5606-5160 clearly belongs to the 1970s, this results in \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e as the plausible production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Green Dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true eye-catcher is the deep green dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the lighting, the hue ranges from a vibrant emerald green to a darker green at the edges. Comparable 5606-5160s are explicitly described in the trade as \u003cstrong\u003egreen gradient \/ emerald green\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, it features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapplied gold-colored baton indices,\u003cbr\u003ematching gold-colored hands,\u003cbr\u003ea gold-framed day\/date aperture\u003cbr\u003eand the applied \u003cstrong\u003eLM logo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm gold tone provides an exceptionally strong contrast to the green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the watch a much more luxurious look than an ordinary Seiko from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTV Case – Japanese 1970s Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel case features the typical almost square shape of this reference with slightly flared flanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch cases are today mostly referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003eTV Case\u003c\/strong\u003e—an allusion to the shape of television screens from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction feels significantly larger and more present on the wrist than its width alone might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated steel bracelet is particularly important: case and bracelet form a visual unit, giving the watch a remarkably cohesive and architectural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design language is typical for the early 1970s and makes the 5606-5160 much more distinctive today than many classic round Lord-Matic references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a matching aftermarket stainless steel bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, 2 \u003cstrong\u003espare links\u003c\/strong\u003e are included, allowing it to be adjusted to a larger wrist circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreshly Serviced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant advantage of this specimen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe watch is freshly serviced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanical movement was professionally serviced in Japan in July 2026, meaning this is not just an unchecked, roughly fifty-year-old automatic watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional maintenance is particularly relevant for the 5606 caliber, as the complex calendar mechanism in particular can cause problems in long-neglected examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in an attractive, authentic vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel case shows age-appropriate signs of wear and minor scratches. The angular case shape remains clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green dial presents itself exceptionally well and possesses the intensive color depth characteristic of this reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel bracelet also shows typical signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is \u003cstrong\u003efreshly serviced\u003c\/strong\u003e and technically maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional bracelet links are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5606-5160 combines several features that make it particularly interesting within the Lord-Matic family:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe high-quality \u003cstrong\u003ecaliber 5606A with 25 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003emanual winding and hacking seconds,\u003cbr\u003ebilingual day-date calendar,\u003cbr\u003ea striking green gradient dial,\u003cbr\u003ethe characteristic TV case\u003cbr\u003eand an integrated steel bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdded to this for this specific piece are the \u003cstrong\u003efresh service\u003c\/strong\u003e and the inclusion of \u003cstrong\u003eadditional bracelet links\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference has clearly arrived in the collector's market and is correspondingly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lord Matic \/ LM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5606-5160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko 5606A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic and manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21,600 bph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds, hacking seconds, weekday, date, quick-set for day and date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendar:\u003c\/strong\u003e bilingual, Japanese\/English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e TV Case \/ rectangular\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green gradient\/sunburst dial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndices and Hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-colored\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, model-specific \/ integrated style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Back Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e WATER RESISTANT · STAINLESS STEEL · 5606-5160 · JAPAN A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly serviced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (Pre-owned)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned item. 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