Seiko - Lord Matic - No reserve price - 5606-7230 - Men - 1972

Presented for auction by Second Vintage The 1970s marked a period of immense creativity for Japanese watchmaking, and this striking timepiece perfectly captures the daring aesthetic of the era. Combining a vibrant, light-catching colored dial with the architectural complexity of a heavily faceted crystal, this watch offers a dynamic visual experience that changes with every flick of the wrist. Positioned as a premium offering in its day, it remains a captivating and highly collectible example of vintage horological design. Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Matic Reference Number: 5606-7230 Serial Number: 270882 Movement: Automatic Caliber 5606A Dial: Emerald green gradient with applied indices, exceptionally clean surface, visible aging on handset Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1972 Condition: Excellent vintage condition with attractive honest wear Dial and Hands The dial is a mesmerizing emerald green fumé, radiating from a bright center to deeply shadowed edges. It is adorned with applied, faceted baton indices featuring intricate ribbed detailing that catches the light brilliantly. The applied Seiko and LM logos, along with the Suwa factory symbol at six o'clock, are crisp and prominent. The dial surface itself is remarkably well-preserved, showing a clean, even gradient entirely free of heavy moisture marks, spotting, or surface damage. The baton handset features white central inserts that display authentic, visible aging, darkening, and minor degradation consistent with the era, adding a distinct vintage character to the display. A sharply framed day-date window sits at three o'clock, featuring a Kanji and English day wheel. Case and Crystal The 36mm stainless steel cushion case exemplifies classic 1970s architecture. The sweeping polished flanks and integrated lug profile retain their fundamental geometry, exhibiting honest surface scratches, scuffs, and minor handling marks commensurate with decades of normal wear. The crown is neatly positioned at three o'clock, sitting flush with the case lines. The watch is fitted with a spectacular faceted crystal, cut with flat geometric planes that cast dynamic shadows and optical reflections across the green dial. The crystal remains highly transparent and clear, presenting only minor micro-scuffs along the outer facet edges upon close inspection. Movement Housed beneath the screw-down stainless steel caseback is the Seiko automatic caliber 5606A, featuring 25 jewels. Visual inspection reveals a bright, exceptionally clean movement with crisp factory engravings on the rotor and bridges, showing no visible signs of heavy oxidation or rotor rub. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher results indicate a performance of -15 to -19 seconds per day. Strap The timepiece is paired with a period correct black leather strap featuring a heavy grain texture and striking white contrast stitching, secured by a traditional stainless steel tang buckle. Condition This timepiece is presented in excellent vintage condition. The dial remains a pristine standout feature with its vibrant green gradient, while the hands show authentic and visible age-related darkening. The stainless steel case displays normal vintage wear with moderate surface scratches but no major structural damage or deep gouges. The faceted crystal is well-preserved, and the movement presents beautifully. Dimensions Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks The Lord Matic series represents a golden era of Seiko manufacturing, blending sophisticated mechanical engineering with adventurous styling. The combination of a deeply colored gradient dial and a complex faceted crystal is highly sought after by collectors of Japanese domestic market timepieces, offering a wearing experience that is both historically significant and visually arresting. History Introduced in the late 1960s, the Seiko Lord Matic was positioned just below the prestigious King Seiko and Grand Seiko lines, serving as a high-quality offering for the aspirational professional. Manufactured by the renowned Suwa Seikosha division, the 5600 series movements became a cornerstone of Seiko's catalog, celebrated for their reliability, slim profile, and advanced automatic winding mechanisms. The Lord Matic line allowed Seiko's designers to experiment with bold case shapes, vibrant colors, and unique crystal cuts, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of vintage horology. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-LJX-0014