Vintage 1971 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MATIC SPECIAL WEEKDATER 5206-6080 23J Automatic.

Vintage 1971 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MATIC SPECIAL WEEKDATER 5206-6080 23Jewels Automatic.

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Item description

Movement :

• Pet name : 52 LORD MATIC SPECIAL WEEKDATER.
• Caliber number : 5206A.
• Movement : Automatic.
• Beat rate : 28800bph.
• Year of manufacture start : 1970's.
• Factory : Kameido.

Externals :

• Serial No. : 105692.
• Dial No. : JAPAN 5206-6080S.
• Glass : Crystal.
• Case size : About 36.71mm.
• Lug width : 18mm.
• Band : New leather strap of SEIKO original.

Condition :

• Used, it runs well.
• Quick set(Day/Date) : Okay.
  Set the day of the week can be in English or Kanji.
  Set of the date : The set at one stage pulling the crown.
• The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute / day.
• For practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.

Key Features

• The Sovereign Dawn of High-Beat Lord Matic Special Luxury (1971): Manufactured in 1971—a pivotal milestone year marking Japan's post-war industrial supremacy and the absolute pinnacle of mechanical watchmaking—the Seiko Lord Matic Special Weekdater reference 5206-6080 represented Daini Seikosha's elite, high-beat evolution of the Lord Matic family. Bearing the coveted ""Special"" designation, this flagship model delivered King Seiko-grade chronometric performance paired with forward-thinking early-1970s executive styling.
• The Legendary High-Beat 23-Jewel Caliber 5206 Automatic Heart: Powering this rare mechanical instrument is the celebrated 23-jewel Caliber 5206, an in-house high-beat engine operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second). Revered among vintage collectors as one of the finest automatic movements ever designed by Daini Seikosha (serving as the direct mechanical foundation for the modern Grand Seiko 4S movement family), it features an instantaneous midnight day/date changeover, quick-set dual calendar control, hacking seconds, manual-winding capability, and a robust 23-jewel specification engineered to withstand the kinetic loads of a high-frequency train.
• Architectural ""6080"" Grammar of Design Case Geometry: Executed in a solid stainless steel case, the reference 5206-6080 showcases distinct angular contours directly influenced by Taro Tanaka's ""Grammar of Design"" principles. Featuring sharp, sweeping lugs, flat brushed bezel surfaces, and zero-distortion mirror-polished Zaratsu chamfers along the outer flanks, the slim-profile case provides commanding wrist presence while sliding effortlessly beneath a tailored shirt cuff.
• Masterful ""Special"" Dial Harmony and Bilingual Utility: The dial of the 5206-6080 demonstrates flawless early-1970s visual balance, featuring a radiant finish accented by hand-applied, multifaceted rectangular block indices and razor-sharp hands. Symmetrically framed at 3 o'clock, the dual-calendar window features a bilingual (English/Kanji) day disk alongside a quick-set date wheel, proudly offset by the applied metal ""LM"" emblem, stylized ""Special"" script, and the iconic Daini Seikosha lightning bolt insignia above 6 o'clock.
• An Investment-Grade Masterpiece of Daini's High-Beat Heritage: Produced during the introductory production year of the 52-series movements in 1971, the 5206-6080 23-jewel Lord Matic Special stands as an exceptionally coveted, highly collectible cornerstone reference for serious vintage Seiko enthusiasts worldwide. Capturing the rare era where Daini Seikosha rivaled Suwa's finest calibers within an accessible executive dress format, it remains an eternal testament to Japanese mechanical innovation.

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