1974 Seiko Diver ref. 6105-8110 'Captain Willard'
1974 Seiko Diver ref. 6105-8110 'Captain Willard'
What We Fancy
The Seiko Diver reference 6105-8009 was made famous after appearing on the wrist of Martin Sheen in the 1979 Francis Ford Coppola film Apocalypse Now. The Seiko 6105 dive watch was popular among U.S. servicemen during the Vietnam War in the early 1970s due to its durability to withstand the rugged environment during the war. This example is in excellent all original condition and was owned by a Vietnam War veteran. A true honest piece here that could have very well seen use during the war. This is what collectors hunt for.
Brand: Seiko
Model: reference 6105-8110 ‘Captain Willard’
Case: 44mm wide (excluding crown), 48mm tall, 12.5mm thick, all stainless steel, screw-down signed crown, plexiglass crystal, outer rotating bezel, screw-down case back, serial 490xxx Sept ‘74
Movement: Seiko caliber 6105B, automatic, recently fully serviced
Bracelet/ Strap: Black Rubber Tropic strap, 19mm lug width
Features: Matte black dial, baton handset, date window, domed crystal, outer rotating diver bezel, screw-down crown, raised square hour markers, radium lume, raised logo, circa 1974
Box & Papers: No
Condition: In excellent all original condition. The dial is flawless with no defects such as blemishes or discoloration. The original lume is all present and matching in color. The case is good with no major dents or scratches, some minor defects. No signs of any overpolishing, the original finishing can still be seen. The bezel still rotates and the lume pip is original. the movement has been serviced and keeps excellent time.
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