{"product_id":"seiko-lord-matic-special-5206-6000-januar-1971-cal-5206-23-jewels-aus-dem-daini-werk-frisch-revidiert","title":"Seiko Lord Matic Special 5206-6000 – January 1971 – Cal. 5206, 23 Jewels from the Daini factory – freshly serviced","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Special\" is not just a decorative word at Seiko. Within the Lord-Matic family, it denotes the version that did not come from the Suwa factory but from the competing Daini factory – and thus from the same production line as the King Seiko. This piece from January 1971 was serviced in Japan and comes with a workshop receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTwo factories, two Lord Matics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the 1960s and 1970s, Seiko maintained two competing watch factories: Suwa Seikosha and Daini Seikosha. Both developed independently, both equipped the same model lines with their own calibers – and this internal competition propelled the company to the top of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe regular Lord Matic with caliber 5606 came from Suwa. The \u003cstrong\u003eLord Matic Special\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003e5206\u003c\/strong\u003e caliber installed here, on the other hand, came from Daini, the factory that also produced the King Seiko. The 5206 operates with \u003cstrong\u003e23 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e and beats at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour – the Hi-Beat frequency, which allows for finer regulation and makes the movement less susceptible to changes in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt also features automatic winding, day and date display with quick-setting. The day display is bilingual, switching between Japanese Kanji and English abbreviations – a feature that immediately identifies the watch as a Japanese domestic model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the engraving \u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO · WATER RESISTANT · STAINLESS STEEL · 5206-6000\u003c\/strong\u003e with the serial number 111881, which dates the watch to \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eServiced with receipt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch was professionally serviced in Japan in spring 2026. Especially for a Hi-Beat movement, this is not a mere formality: the higher frequency places greater demands on oils and bearing play, and an unserviced 28,800 bph movement wears out faster than a slow-beating one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign and character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe silver dial is finely brushed and strictly structured: slender, applied and faceted baton indices, matching hands, and a central seconds hand. The \"SEIKO \/ AUTOMATIC\" signature is at 12 o'clock, below which at 6 o'clock is the LM signet with \"Special \/ 23 JEWELS\". The framed day-date window is at 3 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case is a softly rounded tonneau shape with polished flanks and short, integrated-looking lugs. With a diameter of about 36 mm, 40.1 mm lug-to-lug, and a height of only 9.5 mm, the watch is flat and compact – remarkable for an automatic with a full calendar. At 42 grams on the new black leather strap, it wears effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in very good optical and technical condition. The finely brushed stainless steel case shows hardly any signs of wear. The dial and glass are also flawless. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quick-setting of the day and date should not be operated at night while the shifting mechanism is engaged; set the hands to approximately 6 o'clock beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: Lord Matic Special (LM Special)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 5206-6000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCaliber: Seiko 5206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJewels: 23 Jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVibrations: 28,800 A\/h (Hi-Beat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, central seconds, day (Kanji\/English), date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManufacture: Daini Seikosha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: approx. 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: 40.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 9.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight including strap: 42 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number: 111881\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: January 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eService: Revision by Tamaoki-san (BLUE STREAM, Fukuoka), invoice included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: new black leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors who want to understand the competition between Suwa and Daini through concrete objects and know the Special for what it is: the Lord Matic from King Seiko production. For anyone who wants a Hi-Beat movement on their wrist. And for buyers looking for a flat automatic with a full calendar under 37 millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54188970475858,"sku":"A397","price":579.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/C5EE0609-28FE-4455-8280-A7FAD0B5BF55.jpg?v=1786054046","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-lord-matic-special-5206-6000-januar-1971-cal-5206-23-jewels-aus-dem-daini-werk-frisch-revidiert","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}