{"product_id":"seiko-lord-matic-special-5206-6120-hi-beat-februar-1973-schwarzes-zifferblatt-frisch-revidiert","title":"Seiko Lord Matic Special 5206-6120 – Hi-Beat – February 1973 – black dial – freshly serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Matic – but in the technically more sophisticated \"Special\" version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko \u003cstrong\u003eLord Matic Special Ref. 5206-6120\u003c\/strong\u003e dates from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the most interesting mechanical Seiko models just before the final breakthrough of the quartz watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the regular Lord-Matic models mostly came from Suwa and used movements from the 56xx family, Daini Seikosha developed its own movement family for the \u003cstrong\u003eLM Special\u003c\/strong\u003e: the compact and high-frequency 52xx calibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a remarkably flat, technically sophisticated automatic watch with \u003cstrong\u003e28,800 vibrations per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLord Matic Special – the second LM line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regular Lord Matic appeared in the late 1960s. In the early 1970s, the \u003cstrong\u003eLord Matic Special\u003c\/strong\u003e followed, manufactured by Daini Seikosha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models used the 52xx movement family and combined a higher frequency with a particularly compact design. The LM Special thus differed significantly in technical terms from the regular 56LM models. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caliber \u003cstrong\u003e5206A\u003c\/strong\u003e operates at 28,800 A\/h, has 23 jewels, and offers manual winding, hacking seconds, and a day-date calendar with quick-set function. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 52xx family was so technically interesting that Seiko later revisited its basic construction as the starting point for the high-quality 4S movement family. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a deep black dial with strong contrast between the applied silver-colored indices and the dark surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine cross-hatching of the minute track and the vertical line between 12 and 6 o'clock give the dial an almost technical, instrument-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3 o'clock is the bilingual day-date display; in the photo, the day of the week is shown in \u003cstrong\u003eKanji\u003c\/strong\u003e – a nice detail that immediately highlights its Japanese Domestic Market character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 6 o'clock, \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial\u003c\/strong\u003e is written in script, and below it, \u003cstrong\u003e23 Jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact High-Beat Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e9.8 mm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, this LM Special is surprisingly flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecisely therein lay the technical appeal of the 5206: Seiko combined a high beat rate and full calendar function with a relatively compact movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a watch that looks elegant and understated on the wrist, yet is technically much more sophisticated than its size would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number \u003cstrong\u003e321833\u003c\/strong\u003e dates the piece to \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference 5206-6120 is well documented for this early 1970s period. Comparable models are also dated to 1972\/73. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch shows age-appropriate signs of wear on the case, crystal, and bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black dial presents itself very attractively and has a particularly strong JDM character due to the silver-colored indices and the Kanji day display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch was \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally and completely serviced in Japan in spring 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\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 Special\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5206-6120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 321833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko 5206A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic and Manual Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 Jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28,800 A\/h – Hi-Beat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hour, Minute, Central Second, Hacking Seconds, Day, Date, Quick-Set Calendar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter without Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.1 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight including Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly serviced in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period 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 designation \u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the watch's condition when new. Due to its age, no current water resistance is guaranteed. 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