{"product_id":"seiko-lord-matic-5606-7072-kaliber-5606a-23-steine-suwa-seikosha-mattes-silberzifferblatt-januar-1974-frisch-revidiert","title":"Seiko Lord Matic 5606-7072 – Caliber 5606A, 23 jewels, Suwa Seikosha – matte silver dial – January 1974 – freshly serviced","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"feed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHold this watch up to a lamp, and nothing happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial is silver and features a fine sunburst finish, but the base is slightly grained. This scatters the light instead of reflecting it – the surface remains evenly bright from every angle, without the harsh glare cast by the highly polished dials of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe practical utility is significant. A watch you want to read in the car, at your desk, or in the sun benefits from a surface that does not glare. The only luster on this dial comes from the applied indices – and that was precisely the intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Lord Matic in the Seiko structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Lord Matic (LM) series was introduced in 1968 and occupied the premium mid-range at Seiko: above the Seiko 5, and below the King Seiko and Grand Seiko. It was manufactured at the \u003cstrong\u003eSuwa plant\u003c\/strong\u003e – the same facility that was developing the Grand Seiko in parallel, while Daini was responsible for the King Seiko. This internal competition between Suwa and Daini was the driving force that brought Japanese watchmaking of the 1960s and 1970s to a world-class level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTechnically, the Lord Matic benefited immediately from this. The caliber 5606 belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003e56-series family\u003c\/strong\u003e – the same architecture upon which the King Seiko caliber 5626 and Grand Seiko caliber 5646 are built. The Lord Matic ran at a lower frequency and with simpler fine adjustment than its more expensive siblings, but the fundamental construction is identical. This explains why the 5606s are still considered exceptionally robust and watchmaker-friendly today – and why they are the most sought-after entry-level model for those wanting to collect Japanese watches from the classic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe caliber 5606A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic with additional manual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e – unlike older Seiko automatic movements, the 5606 can also be wound by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHacking seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e when the crown is pulled, allowing for precision time setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-set for day and date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilingual day wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japanese and English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe bilingual version follows Japanese calendar conventions: Sunday is displayed in red, Saturday in blue – matching the markings in the Japanese calendar. A detail not found on European watches that reveals the watch's origin at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe combination of automatic winding, manual winding, hacking seconds, and quick-set features was remarkably comprehensive for 1974. Many European automatic movements in the same price range offered neither manual winding nor hacking seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDial and case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeyond the matte surface, the dial thrives on reduction. The hour markers are applied, faceted batons with polished flanks whose edges refract light sharply – they are the only highlights on an otherwise understated surface. These are accompanied by slim polished hands and a fine center second hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slightly raised track with a fine minute scale circles the edge, visually framing the dial. The text on the dial is sparse: \u003cem\u003eSEIKO AUTOMATIC\u003c\/em\u003e at the top, the LM signet with \u003cem\u003e23 JEWELS\u003c\/em\u003e and the Suwa factory mark at the bottom. The calendar window at three o'clock is enclosed by an applied frame and displays the day and date side-by-side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stainless steel case follows the design language that Taro Tanaka formulated at Seiko as the \"Grammar of Design\": flat, sharply defined surfaces instead of rounded transitions, angular lugs with clearly visible facets, and a flat polished bezel. Tanaka’s principle was that every surface should reflect light in a defined direction – which only works as long as the edges remain sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith a diameter of 36.2 mm, a lug-to-lug distance of 42.3 mm, and a height of 10.3 mm, the watch remains compact and fits unobtrusively under a shirt cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis watch is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTechnically flawless: It was professionally serviced in Japan in the spring\/summer of 2026 – completely disassembled, cleaned, oiled, and regulated. The automatic winding, manual winding, hacking seconds, and quick-set for day and date function perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial is clean and uniform, with no spots, discoloration, or fading. The sunburst finish and grain are intact across the entire surface – the crucial point for matte dials, as damage there cannot be masked by reflections. The text is complete and sharp, the applied indices are firm and corrosion-free, and the calendar frame is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stainless steel case shows only light, age-appropriate signs of wear. The facets on the lugs and the transitions between the polished and brushed surfaces are preserved; the watch has not been over-polished. The case back shows fine marks from opening, and all engravings are complete and clearly legible. The crystal is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is fitted with a new black crocodile-embossed leather strap with light stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko, Lord Matic (LM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5606-7072\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko caliber 5606A, automatic with manual winding, 23 jewels, hacking seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suwa Seikosha, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, center seconds, date and day of the week with quick-set, bilingual day wheel (Japanese\/English)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (without crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (incl. strap):\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e New black leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\/summer 2026, Japan – complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling, regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor anyone looking for a watch that is actually legible. The matte dial makes it unpretentious in any lighting situation, while the applied indices provide the necessary contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor entry into a classic Seiko collection: the same movement architecture as the King Seiko and Grand Seiko of the same period, with automatic winding, manual winding, hacking seconds, and quick-set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd for buyers seeking a vintage watch that is actually well-preserved. With watches of this age, that is the exception, not the rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith a diameter of 36.2 mm and a lug-to-lug of 42.3 mm, it fits virtually any wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (pre-owned)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a pre-owned item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs this is a vintage watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. 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