{"product_id":"seiko-6105-8110-captain-willard-1975","title":"Seiko 6105-8110 Captain Willard - 1974","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-field=\"excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 6105-8110 Captain Willard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular 6105-8110 dates from circa-1974, and is in excellent and original vintage condition. The case lines are sharp, and does not show signs of over polishing. Has small dings, dents and scratching commensurate with its age. All numbers visible on the case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 is full, and there's some wear present on the steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bi-directional bezel appears to be original, and shows wear consistent with age. Bezel action can be variable, sometimes tightening\/binding or loosening across it's rotation. Hardlex crystal show scratching, the most noticeable above the 10 marker. The rest are quite minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see images for full condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas serviced by a local Seiko specialist in 2020. These can’t be manually wound so timing is difficult to ascertain but appears to be keeping COSC time, or close to, when measured dial-up on a timegrapher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently mounted on a Tropical-style rubber strap with aftermarket buckle, and comes with a Watch Vault travel case and cleaning cloth. No box or papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amazingly well preserved example of an iconic dive watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel #: 6105-8110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Material: Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase details: 44mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: Tropical Rubber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Seiko 6105B Automatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands: Tritium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Pod, Watch Vault cleaning cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Vault utilises the TZ grading system. Please see below for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51308229623972,"sku":"SH1039","price":2980.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/7934\/6084\/files\/Seiko6105-8110CaptainWillard-1974WatchVault02.jpg?v=1776856089","url":"https:\/\/www.watchvault.com.au\/products\/seiko-6105-8110-captain-willard-1975","provider":"Watch Vault Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}