Seiko - Lord Matic - No reserve price - 5606-7140 - Men - 1970

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic JDM Lord Matic features a pristine, vertically brushed silver dial paired with a highly legible English and Kanji day-date display. Produced in 1970, the watch retains its classic mid-century proportions and offers an exceptionally clean dial presentation with striking high-contrast details. Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Matic Reference Number: 5606-7140 Serial Number: 095953 Movement: Caliber 5606 automatic, 25 jewels Dial: Vertically brushed silver with applied indices and black inserts Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +26+40s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The pristine, highly textured silver dial is defined by a beautiful vertical brushed finish. Applied indices feature high-contrast black inserts that perfectly match the sharply finished black baton hands, creating excellent legibility across the dial. The applied Seiko and LM logos sit cleanly on a surface free of visible staining or moisture damage. An English and Japanese Kanji day-date wheel completes the distinctive layout, while the hands remain clean with no visible corrosion or paint loss. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features classic Lord Matic proportions, combining brushed upper surfaces with polished flanks. It presents honest vintage wear, displaying light surface scratches consistent with normal use, while the case edges remain reasonably defined. The thin polished bezel shows similar light surface scratches. An unsigned coin-edge crown is fitted to the right side of the case. The flat crystal offers clear visibility, exhibiting only minor dust or light edge wear visible under macro inspection. Movement Powering this watch is the Japanese caliber 5606, a 25-jewel automatic movement known for its refined architecture. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. The recorded timegrapher result is +26+40s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching and an unsigned buckle, creating a highly wearable casual pairing that complements the black accents on the dial. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The vertically brushed silver dial and high-contrast hands are exceptionally clean, showing no visible moisture damage or paint loss. The stainless steel case and thin polished bezel display honest vintage wear with light surface scratches, retaining reasonably defined edges along the flanks. The crystal is clear with only minor edge wear visible under magnification. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions 36 mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This 1970 Lord Matic stands out for its immaculate, vertically brushed silver dial and sharp black accents. The inclusion of the Kanji day wheel and the excellent overall preservation of the dial make this a highly compelling vintage Seiko for daily wear. History Introduced in the late 1960s, the Seiko Lord Matic was positioned as a premium offering just below the King Seiko and Grand Seiko lines. Equipped with the advanced 5600 series automatic calibers, the LM collection brought sophisticated movements into sleek, well-proportioned cases. These domestic market models represent a high point in Seiko's mid-century design, offering refined aesthetics and reliable mechanical performance that continue to appeal to modern collectors. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-LLX-0004