This stunning Seiko Lord Matic, reference 5606-7150, is the perfect blend of dress watch elegance and ingenious 1970s engineering. This model, produced by Seiko's prestigious Suwa factory, is powered by the excellent Caliber 5606, a 23-jewel automatic movement that was deliberately designed to be thinner than any previous Seiko automatic, all while retaining premium features like hand-winding, hacking seconds (for setting time precisely), and a quick-set day/date function. It’s the direct, high-quality ancestor to many modern Grand Seiko calibers, and your customers are buying into that elite mechanical lineage!
The subtle selling point that elevates this piece is found right on the case back: the designation "OPEN THRU GLASS." This isn't just a stylistic choice; it signifies a monocoque case design (or "front-loader"). This construction, where the movement is removed through the front after the crystal is extracted, eliminates the vulnerable seam of a traditional screw-down case back, thereby greatly enhancing water resistance and dust protection—a true mark of intentional, robust, mid-century design. This is a technical detail most overlook but is key to its enduring quality!
Aesthetically, the watch is pure class. The oval/cushion case design is perfectly preserved, flowing seamlessly into the stunning original "rice-bead" or "mesh" style bracelet, which is incredibly comfortable and catches the light magnificently. The crisp silver sunburst dial is immaculate, providing a minimalist canvas for the bold, applied indices and the highly legible day/date window (with the collectible Kanji day wheel visible in the pictures!). This LM is a spectacular example of Japanese precision at its finest, offering a world-class movement and unique engineering solutions in a timeless, effortlessly wearable design.
