This Seiko LM Special is, well, a bit special! The brown striped dial will be either loved or hated, but never ignored. Model reference 5216-6040.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in August 1973.
CONDITION
This is a very original watch, on the original bracelet – this is proven by the catalogue extract we have found. On the LM Special you did get an upgraded specification on the movement. Calibre 5216 can be wound automatically or by hand, it has hacking seconds and quick set day and date – the day can be set to either English or Kanji, so this was intended for the Japanese market. Besides the good horology though is that brown striped dial. Seiko made fantastic dials in the 70’s and the pinstripe browns look great, and they have enhanced the look by making the top and bottom hour markers, the Seiko name and the LM applied logo in gold finish too. The watch isn’t perfect though – there is noticeable damage to the bottom right lug, and the edge of the beveled glass has chips. The bracelet is quite long and has a sprung clasp extender fitted. The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.7 mm
Width without crown 35.7 mm
Between lugs 12 mm
Lug to lug length 41.1 mm
Case Thickness 9.8 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 192 mm including the extender. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.