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

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage This Seiko Lord Matic represents the vibrant creativity of 1970s Japanese watchmaking, combining a striking faceted crystal with a deep blue dial that immediately captures the eye. The Lord Matic line was positioned as a high-grade mid-tier offering, sitting comfortably between the standard automatic range and the prestigious King Seiko models, often featuring sophisticated case designs and reliable movements. This particular example showcases the "Grammar of Design" influence with its sharp case lines and brushed surfaces, making it a compelling piece for collectors of vintage Japanese horology. Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Matic Reference Number: 5606-8100 Serial Number: 545354 Movement: Automatic Caliber 5606A Dial: Blue vertical brushed with faceted crystal Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1975 Condition: Good vintage condition. The watch presents honest signs of age on the dial periphery and crystal while retaining a sharp unpolished case profile. Running and operational, offering reliable vintage performance (-19s to -25s/day). Dial and Hands The dial features a rich azure blue finish with a distinct vertical brushed texture that shifts in tone depending on the lighting conditions. It is adorned with applied faceted silver baton indices and the applied polished SEIKO and LM logos at the twelve and six o'clock positions respectively. A framed day-date window is located at three o'clock, featuring a bilingual English and Kanji day wheel. The hands are slender silver batons with thin central lume strips that have aged naturally. There is visible patina and degradation to the dial finish along the extreme outer periphery, most notably between the seven and eleven o'clock markers, where the finish has lifted to reveal the base metal. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case exhibits a distinct 1970s geometry with a flat, vertically brushed top surface that transitions sharply into polished flanks. The lugs remain well-defined, preserving the original factory lines and geometric profile. The watch is fitted with a distinctive faceted mineral crystal, often referred to as cut glass, which features multiple angled planes that refract light across the dial. The crystal shows visible scratches and nibbles along the faceted edges and surface, consistent with the age of the timepiece. The screw-down caseback is marked with the Water Resist-G designation and clearly legible factory engravings including the serial number. Movement Powering the watch is the Seiko Caliber 5606A, a 23-jewel automatic movement known for its reliability during this era. The rotor is signed SEIKO and 23 JEWELS. The movement surfaces appear clean, and the mechanism is currently running and operational, offering reliable vintage performance with timegrapher results showing a deviation of -19s to -25s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrasting white stitching. It secures with a simple silver-tone pin buckle, complementing the utilitarian yet stylish aesthetic of the case. Condition This timepiece is in good vintage condition. The case retains sharp architectural lines, though the dial shows aging along the outer edge and the faceted crystal bears visible marks. It remains structurally sound and mechanically reliable. Dimensions The case measures 36 mm in diameter excluding the crown, offering a classic mid-size profile suitable for a variety of wrist sizes. Remarks This Lord Matic 5606-8100 is a testament to Seiko's adventurous design period in the mid-1970s. The combination of the faceted crystal and the blue brushed dial creates a dynamic visual experience that is highly sought after by enthusiasts. Despite the cosmetic wear to the dial edge and glass, the watch remains a charming and wearable example of Seiko's history. History Introduced in the late 1960s, the Lord Matic (LM) series was a significant pillar of Seiko's catalog throughout the 1970s. It was designed to offer high quality and sophisticated styling to the upwardly mobile professional class in Japan. The 5606 movement inside was a workhorse that introduced features like hacking and hand-winding to a broader audience, bridging the gap between Seiko's mass-market 5 series and the high-end Grand Seiko models. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-SAL-0007