Seiko Lord Matic 5606-7150 (October 1970)

Description

This elegant Seiko Lord Matic (Ref. 5606-7150) dates from October 1970 and is a classic example of Seiko's watch design of the early 1970s – functional, precise and technically advanced.

The Lord Matic (LM) series was produced from 1968 to 1977 and was positioned as a high-quality mid-range watch below the Grand Seiko and King Seiko lines. With its slim automatic movement , caliber 5606, it was among the technically best production watches of its time.

The dark blue sunburst dial with silver-colored indices, the rectangular date window with bilingual day display (Japanese/English) and the elegant, compact stainless steel case give this watch a simple yet sophisticated appearance.

The Lord Matic was Seiko's answer to the growing demands of modern customers for reliability, precision and a flat case design – a watch for both work and leisure.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Seiko (Japan)
• Model: Lord Matic (Ref. 5606-7150)
• Caliber: Seiko 5606 – Automatic with manual winding and hacking seconds
• Stones: 23 Jewels
• Functions: Hour, minute, second, date, day of the week (Japanese / English, quickset)
• Production date: October 1970 (serial number 00xxxx)
• Origin: Japan
• Case: Stainless steel, polished / satin finish
• Case size: Ø approx. 37.5 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 41 mm
• Height: 9.5 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Weight: 66 g
• Glass: Acrylic (slightly curved)
• Dial: Dark blue with sunburst finish, silver baton indices and hands
• Bracelet: Contemporary stainless steel flex band (not original)
• Waterproof rating: originally "Water Resistant", now no guarantee
• Condition: Very good vintage condition, original crown, clean dial, plexiglass with slight signs of wear, movement runs steadily

Historical background

The Lord Matic series was an important step in Seiko's development path: it introduced the Calibre 56xx – a precise, flat automatic movement that was also used in early Grand Seiko models.

The Caliber 5606 was innovative: it offered both manual winding and a stop-seconds function , which was exceptional even for Swiss brands in this price range at the time.

The design of the 5606-7150, with its clean, elliptical case, exemplifies the design language of the 1970s: functional, harmonious, and built for durability. These watches embody the self-confidence of Japanese watch design of that era – independent of Western models.

Today, the Lord Matic is considered a technically sophisticated collector's watch , whose movement is robust, precise and excellently serviceable.

Warranty (used)
This is a used item. The limitation period for claims based on defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.

Notice
As this is a pre-owned watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.