{"product_id":"vintage-1974-japan-seiko-lord-matic-weekdater-5606-7072-23jewels-automatic","title":"Vintage 1974 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MATIC WEEKDATER 5606-7072 23Jewels Automatic.","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 32px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003eVintage 1974 JAPAN SEIKO LORD MATIC WEEKDATER 5606-7072 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 5606-7072 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 : 414607.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial number : JAPAN 5606-7680T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass : Crystal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size : About 36.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug width : 18mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand : Wrist size that can be worn is Up to about 195mm.\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 Standard of Mid-70s Executive Style (1974):\u003c\/b\u003e In **1974**, the **Seiko Lord Matic (LM)** represented the definitive daily luxury watch for Japan's established professional class. The reference **5606-7072** was produced by the **Suwa Seikosha** factory during an era when mechanical watchmaking reached its pinnacle of everyday functionality to stand strong against the quartz transition. It offered the modern professional a clinical, reliable instrument that exuded executive competence, defining the disciplined and sharp-looking aesthetic of the mid-1970s Japanese corporate boom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Proven 23-Jewel Caliber 5606 Heart:\u003c\/b\u003e This watch is powered by the **23-jewel Caliber 5606**, an ultra-slim high-grade automatic movement operating at **21,600 vibrations per hour (vph)**. In **1974**, the 56-series was world-renowned for its innovative slim profile, allowing the watch to maintain a sleek silhouette while offering premium features like **hacking seconds**, manual winding capability, and an integrated day-date quick-set. This caliber remains a masterpiece of Japanese engineering, designed for clinical precision and long-term daily reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitectural \"\"7072\"\" Grammar of Design Case:\u003c\/b\u003e The reference **5606-7072** is a brilliant execution of the **Seiko \"\"Grammar of Design\"\"** legacy. The stainless steel case features sharp, angular lugs and mirror-polished flat surfaces that create a crisp play of light and shadow. As an evolved iteration of the classic 7070 case, the 7072 profile optimized wrist presence with a low center of gravity. In **1974**, this geometric design ensured the watch sat perfectly flush and comfortably on the wrist, maintaining a dignified executive profile under a tailored sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMasterful \"\"Weekdater\"\" Dial Harmony:\u003c\/b\u003e The dial of the **5606-7072** is a study in functional luxury, featuring a radiant sunburst silver finish and **hand-applied, multi-faceted baton indices**. The dual-calendar window at 3 o'clock houses a **bilingual (English\/Kanji) day disk**, prioritizing instant legibility for the internationalizing Japanese workforce. The applied **\"\"LM\"\" logo** and the Suwa lightning bolt symbol at 6 o'clock remain prestigious hallmarks of an era that valued uncompromising industrial pride and meticulous attention to detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Landmark of Suwa's Slim Mechanical Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced in **1974**, the 5606-7072 remains a highly respected reference for collectors who value the **\"\"Mechanical Golden Age.\"\"** It represents the perfect intersection of **mechanical complexity and the minimalist modernist movement** of the 1970s. It stands as a testament to an era when Suwa Seikosha perfected the **\"\"high-utility professional automatic,\"\"** creating a reliable and visually striking masterpiece that remains as stylish and accurate today as it was over half a century ago.\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\/r1234600838.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":52078110933313,"sku":"r1234600838","price":74500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8205\/0625\/files\/57_a69f5786-ea2e-4a00-972e-59d2332211c4.jpg?v=1786515332","url":"https:\/\/nonkun.com\/products\/vintage-1974-japan-seiko-lord-matic-weekdater-5606-7072-23jewels-automatic","provider":"NONKUN Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}