Seiko Lord Matic 5606-5000 (1970)

Model History

 

The Seiko Lord Matic, often abbreviated as “LM”, was introduced in the late 1960s as one of Seiko’s refined automatic watch lines. Positioned above the standard Seiko 5 range but below the higher-end King Seiko and Grand Seiko models, the Lord Matic series offered a strong combination of elegant case design, reliable automatic movements, and practical everyday functionality.

 

This reference, 5606-5000, belongs to the earlier generation of Lord Matic models and was produced around 1970. It features the Seiko 5606 automatic calibre, a 23-jewel movement with automatic winding, hand-winding capability, hacking seconds, and a day-date display. The 56-series movements are well regarded among vintage Seiko collectors for their slim construction and dependable performance.

 

The 5606-5000 is especially attractive because of its compact tonneau-style stainless steel case and distinctive crystal, giving the watch a sharp architectural look typical of Seiko’s late-1960s and early-1970s design language. The navy blue sunburst dial adds depth and character, shifting beautifully under different light conditions.

 

Specifications

 

• Brand: Seiko

• Model: Lord Matic

• Reference number: 5606-5000

• Serial number: 050289

• Production date: May 1970

• Movement: Seiko 5606 automatic, 23 jewels

• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day-date display

• Winding: Automatic with hand-winding function

• Hacking seconds: Yes

• Day wheel: English and Kanji

• Case material: Stainless steel

• Case diameter: Approx. 32 mm without crown, approx. 34 mm with crown

• Lug-to-lug: Approx. 38 mm

• Lug width: 20 mm

• Dial: Navy blue sunburst dial

• Crystal: New, scratch-free

• Strap: New black leather strap

• Box and papers: Not included

• Service: Movement recently fully serviced

• Guarantee: 6-month functionality guarantee

 

Condition

 

The watch is in very nice overall vintage condition. The stainless steel case retains its attractive tonneau shape with brushed and polished surfaces, showing visible but honest signs of age, including light scratches and small marks consistent with normal use over the decades. The caseback engravings remain clearly visible.

The navy blue sunburst dial is well preserved and has a beautiful deep tone, especially under direct light. The applied indices, hands, Seiko logo and Lord Matic text remain clean and attractive, with light age-related patina visible on some details. The newly fitted crystal is clear and scratch-free, strongly improving the overall appearance of the watch.

The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap, which suits the compact vintage case very well. The Seiko 5606 automatic movement has been serviced and all functions operate correctly. The watch is sold without box and papers.

 

The watch has been completely serviced by our professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.