[SERVICED] Rare Vintage 1974 Seiko Lord Matic LM 23 Jewels 5606-7072 For Sale

[Serviced] Rare Vintage 1974 Seiko Lord Matic LM 23 Jewels 5606-7072* DIAL (ORIGINAL)* CROWN (ORIGINAL)* GLASS (ORIGINAL)* CASE (ORIGINAL); CASE SIZE: 36mm.This serviced Rare Vintage 1974 Seiko Lord Matic LM 23 Jewels Ref. 5606-7072 is a spectacular example of mid-1970s Japanese horology, embodying the executive elegance and mechanical excellence of Suwa Seikosha\'s celebrated Lord Matic lineup. It is driven by the celebrated 23-jewel Caliber 5606 automatic movement, a high-grade caliber engineered with manual winding capability, hacking seconds, a quickset day-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 calendar changeovers, and smooth timekeeping that established the line\'s enduring reputation.The face of the watch features a pristine, factory-original silvery-white sunburst dial that captures light with sharp radial brilliance across its clean, radiant surface. A clean, framed day-date aperture sits neatly at 3 o\'clock, perfectly balanced by applied polished silver \"SEIKO\" typography and \"AUTOMATIC\" lettering under 12 o\'clock, alongside the iconic applied \"LM\" emblem accompanied by \"23 JEWELS\" and the Suwa factory insignia above 6 o\'clock. The dial is appointed with applied faceted baton hour markers with subtle contrasting inlays and a prominent double index at 12 o\'clock, complemented by razor-sharp polished baton hands, delivering timeless mid-1970s aesthetic flair, superior legibility, and distinctive executive presence.The stainless steel case remains in excellent vintage condition, showcasing defined factory contours, crisp beveled edges, and polished surfaces that sit comfortably and commandingly on the wrist. Emphasizing its balanced profile, the case retains its original neat winding crown positioned smoothly at 3 o\'clock. Outside of a newly fitted premium textured dark green leather strap, the watch head remains entirely authentic and unaltered, retaining its factory dial, hands, crystal, case, crown, and high-grade 23-jewel automatic movement.Collectors actively seek out the Lord Matic 5606-7072 for its classic case geometry, versatile silvery-white dial, robust 56-series movement architecture, and quintessential golden-era Seiko design language. While vintage pieces from 1974 frequently suffer from broken day-date quickset rocker gears, weathered dials, or over-polished cases that lose their crisp factory bevels, this fully serviced specimen with its untouched original head and immaculate dial offers a rare combination of mechanical reliability and authentic vintage character, making it a standout centerpiece for any vintage Japanese horology collection.