[SERVICED] Rare Vintage 1971 Seiko Lord Matic LM 25 Jewels 5605-5000 For Sale

[Serviced] Rare Vintage 1971 Seiko Lord Matic LM 25 Jewels 5605-5000* DIAL (ORIGINAL)* GLASS (ORIGINAL)* CASE (ORIGINAL); CASE SIZE: 33mm.This serviced Rare Vintage 1971 Seiko Lord Matic LM 25 Jewels Ref. 5605-5000 is a spectacular example of early 1970s Japanese horology, embodying the executive sophistication and mechanical excellence of Suwa Seikosha\'s celebrated Lord Matic lineup. It is driven by the celebrated 25-jewel Caliber 5605 automatic movement, a high-grade, date-only caliber engineered with manual winding capability, hacking seconds, a quickset date mechanism, and Diashock protection to deliver exceptional chronometric precision and operational stability. Following a full mechanical service, the caliber runs with optimal efficiency, providing seamless automatic winding, crisp date changeovers, and smooth timekeeping that established the line\'s enduring reputation.The face of the watch features a factory-original deep charcoal grey dial that captures light with understated elegance and vintage character. A clean, framed date aperture sits neatly at 3 o\'clock, offering a balanced and uncluttered date-only layout. The dial is appointed with applied polished silver \"SEIKO\" typography under 12 o\'clock, balanced by the iconic applied \"LM\" emblem accompanied by \"LORD MATIC 25 JEWELS\" and the Suwa factory insignia above 6 o\'clock. Applied faceted baton hour markers with subtle contrasting inlays are complemented by polished baton hands, delivering timeless early-1970s executive appeal, high contrast, and effortless legibility.The stainless steel case remains in excellent condition, showcasing a distinctive TV-screen silhouette with crisp vertical brushing on top, beveled edges, and polished flanks that sit comfortably and commandingly on the wrist. Outside of a newly fitted high-quality black leather strap and an upgraded, high-quality replacement winding crown at 3 o\'clock, the watch head remains entirely authentic and unaltered, retaining its original factory grey dial, hands, crystal, case, and high-grade 25-jewel automatic movement.Collectors actively seek out the Lord Matic 5605-5000 for its iconic retro TV-dial architecture, the less common date-only 5605 caliber execution, and quintessential early 1970s Seiko design language. While vintage pieces from 1971 frequently suffer from broken quickset gears, moisture-damaged dials, or over-polished cases that lose their sharp geometry, this fully serviced specimen with its untouched original dial and crisp case lines offers a rare combination of mechanical reliability and authentic vintage presence, making it a standout addition to any serious Japanese horology collection.