This timepiece is a magnificent example of the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Lord Matic line, which served as Seiko's mid-to-high tier offering during the golden age of mechanical watchmaking. The Lord Matic, reference 5606-7010, is immediately distinguished by its breathtaking silver linen-textured dial, a sophisticated finish that provides a rich, tactile depth and diffuses light with effortless elegance. It features a sharp, polished stainless steel case with the iconic "Open Thru Glass" monocoque construction, an engineering choice that eliminates a traditional caseback to enhance dust and water resistance while maintaining a remarkably slim profile on the wrist.
The heart of the watch is the high-grade Seiko Caliber 5606, a 25-jewel in-house automatic movement that was revolutionary for its time, offering both hand-winding and hacking seconds—features usually reserved for the elite King and Grand Seiko models. It houses the signature bilingual English/Kanji day-date wheel, proving its heritage as a piece crafted exclusively for the Japanese public. The case back reveals the serial number 856306, which definitively dates the production of this unit to May 1968 (utilizing the first two digits '85'), making it a very early and desirable specimen of the 56xx series. This is a must-have acquisition for a collector who appreciates understated luxury, high-beat technical prowess, and the timeless "Grammar of Design" aesthetics.
