Details

Brand

Seiko

Reference

6105-8000

Movement

Automatic cal. 6105B (No Winding via Crown)

Case

42 mm

Metal

Stainless Steel

Circa

1970's

Dial

Black

Bezel

Black Aluminium Diver's

Condition

Good

Box/Papers

Watch Only

About this watch

Band: Black Rubber Clasp: Steel Pin Buckle Glass: Hardlex mineral glass Water Resistant: Dust Proof Seiko released the 6105-8000 in 1968 as the direct replacement for the 62MAS, the brand’s first dive watch from 1965. Collectors often call it the “second diver”. Its successor, the larger 6105-8110, became famous as the “Captain Willard” after appearing in Apocalypse Now. The 8000 came first, and it is the harder of the two to find today. Many collectors prefer it for its slimmer, more wearable proportions. The steel C-case measures 41 mm across, 48 mm lug to lug and 12.5 mm deep, with a 19 mm lug width. The top surfaces have a radial swirl finish, with polished sides. It was originally rated to 150 metres, but given its age this one should be treated as dust-proof only. It is best kept away from water entirely. The black dial has luminous hour markers, applied logo and a date aperture at three. Above it is a Hardlex crystal, Seiko’s own hardened mineral glass. This model was the first 150-metre Seiko diver to use it. The bi-directional bezel has a 60-minute scale for timing dives, with a luminous pip at twelve. It is fitted to a black rubber “waffle” strap from Uncle in the style of the original that fastens with a steel pin buckle. Inside is Seiko’s automatic calibre 6105, part of the 61 family. Early examples used the 6105A, and later ones the 6105B (like this one), which added a hacking seconds hand. It has a power reserve of around 46 hours and beats at 3 Hz (21,600 vph). The date is set quickly by pulling the crown out one stop and turning it. Like many Seiko automatics of the era, it cannot be wound by hand. This Seiko 6105-8000 has just been through our service centre, Watch Tech, and is covered by our two-year VWC warranty. Watch Only.…