Seiko Lord Matic Special 5216-6030

Deadstock. Tags still on, manual included, and a blue dial that has been waiting since 1974.

Introduced in 1968, the Seiko Lord Matic (LM) series occupied the mid-to-high range of Seiko's automatic lineup, built around the 56xx movement from Suwa Seikosha. A few years later, Seiko expanded the line with the LM Special, crafted by Daini Seikosha and powered by the high-beat 52xx family. It was designed to sit just below King Seiko and Grand Seiko, with refined casework, applied indices and a movement held to a higher standard.

The "Special" printed on the dial is no mere marketing flourish. In vintage Seiko terminology, it signifies a higher grade of movement regulation. The Calibre 5216A inside also brings practical refinements: hacking seconds, and quick-set for both the day and the date.

The 5216-6030 pairs all of that with a blue dial under a faceted cut glass crystal. The facets catch and break the light around the edge of the dial, giving the watch an almost jewel-like sparkle, while the blue shifts in tone as it moves.

Today's offering is genuine deadstock from February 1974. It has never been sold to a customer, let alone worn, and it still comes on its original bracelet with all of its original tags and its instruction manual. Finding a Lord Matic Special in this state is increasingly rare.

The watch will be serviced once purchased. Please allow 1–2 months for the servicing to be completed before it ships.

Ships from Tokyo, Japan.

Condition report
This Lord Matic Special is deadstock and unworn. The case retains its original factory finish.

The blue dial and handset are immaculate, and the cut glass is intact.

The watch comes on its original bracelet, with all of its original tags and its instruction manual.

Specifications
BRAND: Seiko
MODEL: Lord Matic Special
REFERENCE: 5216-6030
DIAL: Original blue dial
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CRYSTAL: Faceted cut glass
CASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT: Automatic Cal.5216A, hacking, day-date quick-set
Manufacturing date: February 1974
Service History: Unknown, will be serviced after purchase
Bracelet/Strap: Original Seiko bracelet coded XGB 300
Box & Papers: Original tags and instruction manual