Seiko - Lord Matic Special - No reserve price - 5206-6020 - Men - 1970

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A collector favourite, this highly regarded 52-series Seiko Lord Matic Special represents a high point of Daini Seikosha's mechanical development. Highlighting its appeal is an exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial, preserved in pristine condition alongside a desirable English and Kanji day wheel. Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Matic Special Reference Number: 5206-6020 Serial Number: 0N0486 Movement: Automatic, caliber 5206A, 23 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with black-insert applied indices Case Size: 35mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -30-32s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean silver and white sunburst dial is beautifully preserved, featuring crisp black printing with no visible loss. It is adorned with applied indices featuring black inserts that remain in superb order, showing no visible moisture damage or spotting. The pristine baton hands perfectly match the indices with their own black inserts, displaying clean surfaces entirely free of visible oxidation or corrosion. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays honest wear consistent with its age, retaining generally defined original geometry. Moderate surface scratches are present across the polished flanks and lugs, though no major deep dents or dings are visible. The polished smooth bezel exhibits light surface scratches consistent with the rest of the case. A small, unsigned crown with standard fluting shows light wear. The flat acrylic crystal remains clear, free from any significant scratches, crazing, or chips. Movement Inside beats the automatic caliber 5206A, a 23-jewel movement developed by Daini Seikosha. The movement appears very clean, featuring bright plates and bridges alongside crisp rotor engravings with the red fill fully intact. There are no visible signs of corrosion, oxidation, or moisture intrusion. The timegrapher records -30-32s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. It presents as a casual leather strap, showing light creasing from use. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally clean and well preserved, standing out as highlights of this piece. The stainless steel case and bezel show honest wear with moderate surface scratches on the polished surfaces, while maintaining generally defined geometry without major dents. The crystal is clear and well-kept. The movement is visually clean and, supported by the timegrapher data, is running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 35mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Lord Matic Special is a highly attractive example of Daini Seikosha's 1970s output. The pristine sunburst dial, combined with the desirable English and Kanji day wheel, makes this a compelling choice for enthusiasts of classic Japanese watchmaking. History The Lord Matic Special series, introduced in the early 1970s, represents a pinnacle of automatic movement design from Seiko's Daini factory. Housing the sophisticated 52-series calibers, these models were positioned just below the Grand Seiko and King Seiko lines, offering high-grade mechanical performance wrapped in classic 1970s case geometry. The 5206 movement specifically is highly regarded by collectors as one of the finest automatic calibers produced before the widespread adoption of quartz technology. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-LSN-0001