Vintage 1974 Seiko Lord Matic 5606-6029 Automatic 23J Blue Day Date Watch Box

About this watch

A fine piece of 1970s Seiko design: an angular brushed-steel case with sharp shoulders and a recessed round dial opening, a deep blue dial that shifts between royal blue and navy, applied silver baton markers and a framed day-date window at 3 o'clock. The dial is signed Seiko Automatic with the LM emblem and 23 Jewels.

The one-piece case opens through the crystal ("Open thru glass", as marked around the back), and the caseback is marked Seiko, Water Resistant, Stainless Steel, reference 5606-6029; its serial number 44xxxx indicates production in April 1974. It comes on a Seiko-signed steel bracelet with a vintage Seiko box.

Brand heritage

Seiko began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori opened a watch shop in Tokyo, followed by the Seikosha factory in 1892. The company made Japan's first wristwatch in 1913 and in 1969 launched the Astron, the world's first quartz wristwatch.

The Lord Matic line was introduced in 1968 as an upper mid-range automatic, positioned between the Seiko 5 and the King Seiko and Grand Seiko lines. It was powered by the slim 56-series movement from the Suwa Seikosha factory, and the 23-jewel calibre 5606 with day and date is one of the best-regarded Seiko automatics of its time.

Why this one is special

• Sharp, angular 1970s Seiko design
• Deep blue dial with applied markers
• Calibre 5606, 23 jewels, day-date
• Seiko-signed bracelet and Seiko box

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Seiko Lord Matic (LM)
• Reference: 5606-6029
• Era: 1974 (by serial number)
• Case size: approx. 35 mm, stainless steel, one-piece case
• Movement: Seiko calibre 5606 automatic, 23 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, centre seconds, day and date
• Dial: blue, applied baton markers
• Bracelet: Seiko-signed stainless steel

Condition

Honest vintage wear, including scratches and marks to the case, bracelet, crystal and dial consistent with age and use. The blue dial shows visible age while keeping strong colour. No guarantee of modern accuracy or water resistance is made. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and a vintage Seiko presentation box. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.