Seiko watch LordMatic 5606-7280 1973 Blue Dial Faceted Crystal

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Seiko Lordmatic 5606-7280
Movement : 5606 23 jewel
Age : May 1973
Case Size : 37mm
Case Thickness : 12.5mm
Lug to Lug : 41mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : used Seiko watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

 POINTS TO MENTION

• In good pre-owned condition, with light wear from use 
  
• Case and bezel have some scratches and marks
• Vertically and horizontally brushed blue dial
• Faceted crystal
  
• Fully serviced with upgraded metal working quickset
  
• Paired with an unworn blue leather strap

Discover the legendary Seiko Lord Matic. Seiko introduced the Lord Matic line with the intention of continuing the Lord Marvel legacy, setting the bar high for this new series of watches. Thanks to Seiko's design expertise, they achieved their goal and more!

The Lord Matic line is equipped with a sophisticated 56 series movement, and sports a high-quality case design and finishing that takes it to new heights of elegance. Although originally positioned just below the King Seiko line, the Lord Matic quickly gained market demand, becoming a sensation in its own right. Its movement, the 5606, emerged as one of the most prevalent Seiko mechanical movements of its time.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

Both Suwa Seikosha factory (the makers of Grand Seiko) and Daini Seikosha factory (the makers of King Seiko) produced Lord Matic watches. The Suwa Seikosha factory created those with the 5600-series movements while Daini Seikosha factory made the 5100-series and the 5200-series.

 Seiko's Lordmatic advertisements back then exemplified how Seiko positioned the Lord Matic watches as for “men on the way to the top.”. Today men and women wearing one have already reached the 'if you know you know phase'.

To those who wish to start their journey in vintage watches, the Lord Matic line is underrated and a lot more reasonably priced. If you want the functionality and the pedigree but without paying for the premium of the King Seiko and Grand Seiko, I highly recommend seeking out a Lord Matic

OUR THOUGHTS

The Seiko Lord Matic 5606-7280, from may 1973, is a standout JDM timepiece known for its deep blue multi directional brushed dial and distinctive faceted crystal that plays beautifully with light. Housed in a 37mm stainless steel case, it runs on the reliable 5606 automatic movement with a bilingual day-date function (English and Kanji). Its refined design firmly rooted in Seiko’s Grammar of Design, it’s a collector favourite for its unique styling and vintage charm and will not hang around for long.