{"product_id":"seiko-lord-matic-5606-8110-automatik-juli-1975-grunes-strukturzifferblatt-frisch-revidiert","title":"Seiko Lord Matic 5606-8110 – Automatic – July 1975 – green textured dial – freshly serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lord Matic from the expressive second half of the 1970s – with a dial that almost completely changes its character depending on the incidence of light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko Lord Matic ref. \u003cstrong\u003e5606-8110\u003c\/strong\u003e dates to \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e and belongs to the particularly distinctive later models of the LM series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial shimmers between dark green, olive, and almost black anthracite. Its geometric surface texture is particularly unusual: the central area and the side sections are brushed differently, creating clearly defined color fields depending on the viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the bold applied indices and the wide day-date window, this creates a design that could hardly be mistaken for a European watch from the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lord Matic Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiko introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eLord Matic\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 1960s as a high-quality mechanical model family for the Japanese market. It was positioned below King Seiko and Grand Seiko, but already offered numerous technical features that went far beyond an ordinary automatic Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suwa Lord Matic models used movements from the 56xx family. This movement family was also used in higher-grade versions for King Seiko and Grand Seiko. The 5606 features automatic winding, manual winding, hacking seconds, and a bilingual day-date calendar. It operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, the initially rather classic Lord Matic became increasingly experimental: colored dials, faceted crystals, and unusually shaped cases became a hallmark of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Caliber 5606A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 5606A\u003c\/strong\u003e operates with 23 jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic and manual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHacking seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilingual day display\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-set calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 56xx family is one of the most important mechanical movement families from Seiko of that era. However, a well-known design weakness is the original plastic part for the calendar quick-set mechanism; therefore, the quick-set should generally not be operated while the calendar is switching during the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel case is flat and wide, combining polished flanks with clearly defined surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch measures \u003cstrong\u003e36.6 mm without the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and has very balanced proportions with a lug-to-lug distance of 41.6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multi-colored appearing green dial is particularly striking. Gold-colored or warm-toned applied indices and hands provide a sharp contrast to the cool stainless steel case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch features a 9-facet crystal which shows only minor signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3 o'clock sits the framed day-date window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is delivered on the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Seiko stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, which fully preserves the typical overall impression of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number \u003cstrong\u003e570830\u003c\/strong\u003e dates the watch to \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the standard Seiko system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also corresponds to the known production period of ref. 5606-8110; currently documented examples of this reference also originate from 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Servicing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch shows visible signs of wear on the case and bracelet consistent with its age. The polished areas in particular show the scratches typical of a roughly 50-year-old timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green dial is attractively preserved and reveals its unusual structure particularly clearly depending on the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch was \u003cstrong\u003efreshly serviced in Japan in the spring of 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lord Matic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5606-8110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 570830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 1975\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 23 jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21,600 A\/h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hour, minute, center seconds, hacking, day, date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter without crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.1 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight incl. bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, multi-zone textured\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Seiko stainless steel bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly serviced in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (pre-owned)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned item. The statute of limitations for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote on Water Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original marking \u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the condition of the watch when new. Due to its age, no current water resistance is guaranteed. 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