Seiko 6105-8110 Captain Willard

An absolute icon of the dive-watch world and often seen as a must-have for watch enthusiasts just like a Speedy or Sub, the Seiko 6105 is one of the all-time great divers. It gained its nickname 'Captain Willard' as it was seen throughout Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam War epic Apocalypse Now on the wrist of Martin Sheen's character, Captain Willard, and was very popular amongst soldiers during the Vietnam war for its robust build, legibility and price.

The 6105 was produced in two distinct forms, the first being a cushion cased-shape with crown at 4, and the second being 81XX series which introduced the asymmetric crown guard and is perhaps the best-known. The case measures in at 44mm, though does not wear as large as that number would indicate as that iconic mid-case provides that measurement, whereas it is about 40mm across the bezel. It's powered by the self-winding Seiko calibre 6105B which allows for hacking seconds, but not hand winding.

This particular 6105-8110 dates from 1975, and is in excellent and original vintage condition. The case lines are sharp, and does not show signs of over polishing. Has dings, dents and scratching commensurate with its age. Bezel action is crisp. All numbers visible on the case back.

The dial is original and in amazing condition with no blemishes we can see. All tritium plots in place with minor wear. Tritium on the hands shows some degradation, and there's some wear present on the steel.

Please see images for full condition details.

Serviced a couple of years ago by Glen Nutting in Tasmania, where a NOS crystal was installed. These can’t be manually wound so timing is difficult to ascertain. Running well, and keeping time at about +45 secs per day at mid-200’s amplitude.

Currently mounted on a new Uncle Seiko strap, and comes with a Watch Vault travel case and cleaning cloth.

An amazingly well preserved example of an iconic dive watch.

Brand: Seiko

Model #: 6105-8110

Year: 1975

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case details: 44mm

Bracelet: Uncle Seiko silicone

Movement: Seiko 6105B Automatic

Dial: Black

Hands: Tritium

Paraphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Pod, Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Grading: Excellent vintage condition

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