Seiko Lord Matic Weekdater 5606-7220 from June 1972 - 23 Jewels - Hand winding feature and hacking. Working Quickset, in Superb Condition. Day wheel in English and Spanish.
A lovely example of the iconic Suwa 5606 movement series. Ahead of its time in so many ways the 5606 was only let down by the quickest mechanism but this one is working smoothly and looks absolutely stunning in it's brushed stainless steel cushion case which to me is totally 1970's. The linen dial is in stunning condition under a new crystal. The hands also look exceptional. The case is in excellent shape with some light wear normal for the age of the watch but no serious dings. Case-back markings are also very well defined. It comes on a new blue NATO strap.
Movement: Original SEIKO Cal. 5606A - Running well, test worn for 24 hours. Keeping excellent time at +4s/d flat on timegrapher
Not serviced or waterproof but keeping great time
Dial: Beautiful linen sunburst. As near mint as you can get
Glass: Acrylic, new
Hands: Original, excellent
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel, some age related wear but no noticeable dings. Solid case back with movement accessed through crystal, very well defined markings
Crown: Well fitted at 3 o'clock. Hand winding feature. Quickset working smoothly but as with all vintage watches it is very important not to use the feature between 8pm and 4am as it will break the mechanism
Jewels: 23
Beat Rate: 21,600bph
Diameter: Approx. 35mm
Lug width: 19mm
Band: Contemporary stainless steel mesh with bi-fold clasp
Year and location of manufacture - June 1972 - Serial No. 260647 - Japan J - SEIKO, Suwa Factory
Thanks for looking, questions welcomed.
A lovely example of the iconic Suwa 5606 movement series. Ahead of its time in so many ways the 5606 was only let down by the quickest mechanism but this one is working smoothly and looks absolutely stunning in it's brushed stainless steel cushion case which to me is totally 1970's. The linen dial is in stunning condition under a new crystal. The hands also look exceptional. The case is in excellent shape with some light wear normal for the age of the watch but no serious dings. Case-back markings are also very well defined. It comes on a new blue NATO strap.
Movement: Original SEIKO Cal. 5606A - Running well, test worn for 24 hours. Keeping excellent time at +4s/d flat on timegrapher
Not serviced or waterproof but keeping great time
Dial: Beautiful linen sunburst. As near mint as you can get
Glass: Acrylic, new
Hands: Original, excellent
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel, some age related wear but no noticeable dings. Solid case back with movement accessed through crystal, very well defined markings
Crown: Well fitted at 3 o'clock. Hand winding feature. Quickset working smoothly but as with all vintage watches it is very important not to use the feature between 8pm and 4am as it will break the mechanism
Jewels: 23
Beat Rate: 21,600bph
Diameter: Approx. 35mm
Lug width: 19mm
Band: Contemporary stainless steel mesh with bi-fold clasp
Year and location of manufacture - June 1972 - Serial No. 260647 - Japan J - SEIKO, Suwa Factory
Thanks for looking, questions welcomed.