The Seiko 6105, alson known as Cpt Willard as worn by Martin Sheen in the Apocalypse Now movie is an unlikely legend, but one that's earned its reputation. Produced from 1968 to 1977, the 6105 was made in two distinctive body styles: the cushion-cased 8000/8009 and the larger, asymmetrically-cased 8110/8119, both viewed with great admiration by vintage Seiko enthusiasts.
The Seiko 6159-7010. Few watches possess the aura and the character of the Seiko Tuna. Introduced in 1975 in a mechanical form, it was upgraded in 1978 with a quartz movement, after a Japanese saturation diver sent a letter of complaint. The Tuna, or Tuna-can as watch aficionados’ call it, is a watch that carries no compromises. It’s either love or hate. The first Seiko Tuna was a BIG watch (51mm diameter) and its peculiar shape makes it a very difficult watch to comprehend. It was and continues to be a tool, a purpose-built watch designed with professional uses in mind. (Need to find one ...)
The Seiko 6309 line successfully resulted from the brand’s effort to upgrade its 6105 movements, creating a more robust and functional timepiece that can last even for a lifetime. Seiko first-ever released its original version of the “Turtle” dive watch collection back in 1976, with a reference number of 6306-7000 for the Japanese market, later on, Seiko made its new version with a reference number of 6309-7040/9 for its global customers.
The SKX007, one of Seiko's most iconic watches appeared for the first time in 1996. This diver's watch features the 7S26 automatic movement, a caliber renowned for its robustness, reliability and largely sufficient precision. A simple and efficient design, renowned solidity and a price within reach of the greatest number have contributed to making the SKX007 one of the best-selling watches from the Tokyo brand.
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