Seiko - Lord Matic - No reserve price - 5606-8100 - Men - 1975

Now available at auction from Second Vintage The Seiko Lord Matic stands as a brilliant testament to the brand's golden era of mechanical watchmaking in the 1970s. Positioned just below the elite King Seiko and Grand Seiko lines, the Lord Matic series utilized the highly respected 56-series movements, offering collectors a taste of true high-beat-era precision combined with daring, expressive designs. This particular example perfectly encapsulates the extravagant styling of the decade, featuring a mesmerizing faceted crystal and a vibrant vertically brushed dial that shifts beautifully under different lighting conditions. Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Matic Reference Number: 5606-8100 Serial Number: 537243 Movement: Automatic Caliber 5606A, 25 Jewels Dial: Vertically brushed blue dial with applied indices, showing distinct and even speckled patina throughout. Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Date: March 1975 Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear and striking, age-consistent dial character. Dial and Hands The dial is a captivating deep blue, defined by a pronounced vertical brushing technique that provides immense depth and texture. It features applied, faceted steel baton hour markers that catch the light dynamically, complemented by the applied Seiko and LM logos. At the three o'clock position, a framed day-date window displays both Kanji and English days. Upon close visual inspection, the dial exhibits a very distinct and widespread speckled patina, presenting as fine copper-toned freckling across the entire blue surface. This spotting is a natural aging process of the dial lacquer and gives the watch a completely unique vintage character. The original baton hands feature black central stripes with white accents, showing minor, age-consistent tarnishing, while the day-date frame displays honest oxidation around its inner edges. Case and Crystal The 34 millimeter stainless steel case is executed in a classic 1970s tonneau or cushion shape, featuring integrated, hooded lugs that create a seamless flow into the bracelet. The case architecture highlights a sharp contrast between the radially brushed upper surfaces and the brightly polished flanks. The recessed crown at three o'clock maintains the sleek profile of the case. Protecting the dial is a striking faceted crystal, a hallmark of Seiko's more expressive designs of the era, which creates brilliant geometric refractions of light over the dial. The case and the screw-down caseback, which clearly displays all factory engravings including the 5606-8100 reference and 537243 serial number, show honest superficial scratches and minor handling marks entirely consistent with regular wear over the decades. Movement Powering this timepiece is the Seiko Caliber 5606A, a 25-jewel automatic movement highly regarded for its robust architecture and smooth operation. The movement features a clearly signed rotor and remains a historically significant caliber that formed the foundation for many of Seiko's higher-end offerings during the period. The movement surfaces show some visible scuffing and wear on the rotor, typical for its age. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. The timegrapher results indicate a performance of 35 to 39 seconds per day. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel multi-link bracelet. The bracelet perfectly matches the sweeping lines of the case and is secured by a folding clasp that proudly bears the stamped "SEIKO LM" factory branding. The bracelet shows light stretching and surface wear consistent with the case, accommodating a wrist size of up to 19 centimeters. Condition This Lord Matic is presented in good vintage condition. The case retains its factory lines with honest, age-appropriate wear. The original signed bracelet is a significant collector's bonus. The faceted crystal remains highly attractive, while the dial's prominent speckled patina provides a distinctly aged, individualized aesthetic that speaks directly to its vintage pedigree. Dimensions Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Wrist Size: 19 cm Remarks This timepiece is a fantastic representation of 1970s Seiko design language. The combination of the faceted crystal, the beautifully textured blue dial with its unique freckled patina, and the original LM-signed bracelet makes this a highly engaging piece for any enthusiast of Japanese horology. History Introduced in 1968, the Seiko Lord Matic line was created to serve as the sophisticated mid-to-high tier of Seiko's catalog. Utilizing the sophisticated 5600 series of movements, the LM line brought advanced automatic winding and sleek case designs to the discerning professional. Over its production run in the 1970s, the Lord Matic became a canvas for Seiko's most creative dial textures and crystal shapes, cementing its legacy as one of the most collectible and historically important families in Seiko's rich vintage archive. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-LXX-0013