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CALIBER REFERENCE / SEIKO

Seiko 5606

A 23-jewel automatic day-date caliber commonly found in Lord Matic examples.

Movement research file

For vintage 5606 watches, confirm calendar wheel integrity before exercising the quick-set. An apparently simple calendar repair may require unavailable or improvised parts.

Known model association

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Documentation still needed

  • Authentic maker technical sheet or service bulletin
  • High-resolution signed movement photographs
  • Confirmed parts interchange and revision notes
  • Procedure caveats, with sources rather than rumors

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