This elegant timepiece is a core pillar of the Lord Matic legacy, a series produced by the Suwa factory that often draws comparisons to the prestigious King Seiko line due to its shared movement architecture! This is not merely a 25-Jewel automatic; the Caliber 5606 inside features high-end attributes like hand-winding and hacking seconds (the seconds hand stops when setting the time), making it a technically superior choice for the discerning wearer.
The design is pure 1970s refinement. The clean white sunburst dial is immaculate, providing the perfect canvas for the highly polished, applied baton indices. This minimalist aesthetic is instantly timeless, making the watch effortlessly pairable with any attire. The Day/Date window is clearly visible, featuring the coveted bilingual calendar (English and Kanji), a signature marker of true Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) exclusivity.
The crucial detail your customer needs to appreciate is the famous 5606 Quick-Set Date mechanism. While revolutionary for its era, the quickset function in this caliber is known to be vulnerable between 9 PM and 4 AM. Therefore, owning a fully functional piece means treating it with the care and respect due to a genuine vintage artifact—a detail that enhances the watch's story and value. This LM is a classic, durable, and highly collectible piece of mechanical perfection!
