Seiko - Lord Matic - No reserve price - 5606-7190 - Men - 1972

Presented for auction by Second Vintage The Seiko Lord Matic series represents a golden era of Japanese watchmaking, characterized by bold design choices and reliable mechanical performance. This particular example stands out with its striking deep green dial and highly distinctive faceted crystal, a signature aesthetic of 1970s Seiko design. Offering a compelling blend of sophisticated movement technology and unapologetic vintage flair, this piece captures the essence of the Japanese Domestic Market catalog from a highly celebrated period in the brand's history. Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Matic Reference Number: 5606-7190 Serial Number: 261071 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 5606, 23 Jewels Dial: Deep green with applied indices, showing visible oxidation around the outer perimeter Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1972 Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear and noted dial edge aging Dial and Hands The striking deep green dial serves as a dramatic backdrop for the polished, applied faceted silver-tone indices, which feature white central inserts for enhanced legibility. The matching faceted baton hands and the applied 'SEIKO' and 'LM' logos add significant depth and texture to the layout. At the three o'clock position, a sharply framed aperture displays the day and date in both Kanji and English. A prominent characteristic of this specific dial is the visible green oxidation and discoloration present around the outer perimeter, most heavily concentrated between the four and eight o'clock positions. The white printed minute track remains fully intact and legible, while the handset shows light, age-consistent surface aging under close inspection. Case and Crystal The 36mm stainless steel case retains strong, well-defined architecture, highlighting the sharp transitions between the polished case flanks and the finely brushed upper surfaces of the lugs. The smooth polished bezel secures a highly elevated, sharply faceted crystal that creates dynamic visual distortions and light play across the dial. The solid caseback is clearly stamped with the reference 5606-7190, the serial number 261071, and technical markings indicating its front-loading 'OPEN THRU GLASS' construction. The case exhibits honest, light surface scratches and handling marks entirely consistent with normal vintage wear, without any deep gouges or signs of heavy over-polishing. Movement This timepiece is powered by the Seiko caliber 5606, a sophisticated automatic movement featuring 23 jewels and a quickset day-date mechanism. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher results show a deviation of +8 to +10 seconds per day with strong amplitude. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel multi-link bracelet, a complex and comfortable design specific to the era. The endlinks are correctly stamped with the 'XAA' code, and the folding clasp is proudly signed with the embossed 'SEIKO LM' logo. The bracelet displays moderate surface scuffing and minor stretch consistent with decades of use, maintaining a cohesive and factory-correct appearance. Condition Good vintage condition. The stainless steel case and original signed bracelet remain structurally robust and visually appealing with normal signs of use. The crystal is clear and its facets remain sharp. The dial exhibits significant, localized oxidation and discoloration around its outer edge, which is clearly visible and documented. Dimensions Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Wrist Size: Accommodates up to 18.5 cm Remarks This Lord Matic is a charismatic representation of 1970s Seiko design, offering the sought-after combination of a colored dial, faceted crystal, and Kanji day wheel. The visible aging on the dial perimeter adds a distinct, lived-in character to this historically significant reference. History Introduced in 1968, the Seiko Lord Matic (LM) line was positioned as a premium offering, serving as the bridge between the standard automatic ranges and the high-end King Seiko and Grand Seiko collections. Powered entirely by the advanced 56-series calibers, the LM series became a cornerstone of Seiko's domestic catalog. The collection is highly regarded by contemporary collectors for its incredible variety of case shapes, imaginative dial variations, and the robust reliability of its movements, encapsulating the innovative spirit of Japanese horology during the period. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-LXX-0019