This elegant timepiece is a magnificent piece of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) quality, sitting just below the King Seiko and Grand Seiko lines in terms of prestige. The Lord Matic line was revered for its slim, elegant cases and excellent high-beat movements. This watch, reference 5606-7000, is defined by its clean, classic lines and a gorgeous silver sunburst dial with applied baton indices. The dial is perfectly symmetrical, featuring the Day/Date complication at the 3 o'clock position.
The heart of the watch is the high-grade Seiko Caliber 5606, an in-house automatic movement running at a smooth 21,600. The 5606 series is highly respected for its slim profile, hand-winding capability, and hacking seconds (the second hand stops when setting the time), which were luxury features at the time. The 25-Jewel movement ensures reliable performance. The caseback engraving shows the Lord Matic emblem and the serial number 211136, which indicates a production date of January 1972. This piece is an excellent choice for a collector who appreciates discreet luxury, high-quality mechanical movements, and JDM heritage.
