{"product_id":"vintage-1971-japan-seiko-lord-matic-weekdater-5606-5040-23jewels-automatic","title":"Vintage 1971 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MATIC WEEKDATER 5606-5040 23Jewels Automatic.","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 32px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003eVintage 1971 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MATIC WEEKDATER 5606-5040 23Jewels Automatic.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to my auction!\u003cbr\u003eI am Japanese who live in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003eItem description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 24px; color:red; margin: 0 50px 18px 35px;\"\u003e\nIt's a SEIKO Automatic Watch, \u003cb\u003eLORD MATIC WEEKDATER 5606-5040 23Jewels \u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's in good used condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's difficult to find this valuable watch in such a good condition.\nHighly recommended for SEIKO collectors!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0 0 34px 90px\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet name : 56 LORD MATIC WEEKDATER .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber number : 5606A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement : Automatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat rate : 21600bph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear of manufacture start : 1968's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory : Suwa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternals : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number : 174292.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial number : JAPAN 5606-5160T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass : Acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size : About 32.8mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug width : 19mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand : Wrist size that can be worn is Up to about 190mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed, it runs well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick set(Day\/Date) : Okay. \u003cbr\u003eSet the day of the week can be in English or Kanji.\u003cbr\u003eSet of the date : The set at one stage pulling the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute \/ day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Spirit of 1972 Avant-Garde Showa Styling (1972):\u003c\/b\u003e In **1972**, a historic year highlighted by the Sapporo Winter Olympics and Japan's booming mid-century cultural modernization, the **Seiko Lord Matic (LM)** series entered a bold new era of artistic expression. The reference **5606-5040** was produced by the **Suwa Seikosha** factory to capture the exciting, forward-thinking lifestyle shifts of the early 1970s. Explicitly designed for young corporate leaders and progressive design enthusiasts, it successfully replaced traditional round profiles with an energetic, futuristic geometric statement that defined the peak of the mechanical era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ultra-Slim 23-Jewel Caliber 5606 Heart:\u003c\/b\u003e This watch is powered by the legendary **23-jewel Caliber 5606**, a high-grade automatic movement operating at **21,600 vibrations per hour (vph)**. Highly regarded for its advanced, low-profile mainplate architecture, this 56-series engine allowed Seiko to build complex, non-circular designer cases without making the watch bulky. It features premium executive utilities of the period, including a **seconds-hacking mechanism** for precise time synchronization, manual-winding capability, and a robust integrated day-date display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitectural \"\"5040\"\" Retro-Futuristic Square TV Case:\u003c\/b\u003e The reference **5606-5040** is globally celebrated among vintage purists for its iconic, striking **Square \"\"TV-Screen\"\" case geometry**. Departing entirely from traditional shapes, the solid stainless steel case features broad, integrated hooded lugs and beautifully brushed flat surfaces contrasted by mirror-polished outer facets that implement Taro Tanaka's **\"\"Grammar of Design\"\"** in a bold, square format. This low center-of-gravity architecture sits perfectly flush on the wrist, offering an unmistakable and powerful retro-modern presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMasterful \"\"Weekdater\"\" Dial with Deep Color Gradation:\u003c\/b\u003e The dial of the **5606-5040** is a study in 1970s dimensional art, frequently showcasing stunning **deep, metallic color-gradations (such as emerald green, royal blue, or charcoal sunburst)** that shift beautifully under light. It is decorated with **hand-applied, thick multifaceted block indices** positioned at unique angles to fit the square canvas. The framed dual-calendar window at 3 o'clock houses a **bilingual (English\/Kanji) day disk**, perfectly complementing the proud, applied interlocking **\"\"LM\"\" emblem** at 6 o'clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Cornerstone Milestone of Suwa's Geometric Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in the milestone year of **1972**, the 5606-5040 remains an investment-grade cornerstone reference for collectors who value the intersection of fine art and mechanical horology. It represents the crucial historical turning point where rugged everyday durability met early 1970s pop-art minimalism and high-utility micro-engineering right before the full onset of the quartz transition. It stands as a profound testament to an era when Japan built mechanical lifestyle watches to an indestructible, uncompromised industrial standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0 0 34px 40px\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eFor more information, please look at the pictures.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 40px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nonkun.boy.jp\/img_ebay\/e1237689346.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBefore buying.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003eThe vintage watches we sell are inspected and adjusted so they work fine. However, since it is an vintage watch, Please purchase on the assumption that it will be repaired.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTo prevent shipping accidents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003ePlease monitor the tracking number until the item arrives and if it stagnates, please investigate at your country post office. Also, please confirm the item when you receive the item.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout import taxes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003eTaxes such as import duties and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping charges, except for items shipped to the US. When you purchase, you will likely be required to pay these fees in your country.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout Payment, Shipping, Return.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003ePayment, Shipping, Return are in accordance with eBay's business policies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078120730945,"sku":"e1237689346","price":95600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8205\/0625\/files\/57_9419cb94-c703-4d45-b589-7e2b7e48a6fd.jpg?v=1786515588","url":"https:\/\/nonkun.com\/products\/vintage-1971-japan-seiko-lord-matic-weekdater-5606-5040-23jewels-automatic","provider":"NONKUN Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}