Seiko Diver 'Captain Willard' Reference 6105-8119
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1960s
Maker / issuer
SeikoThis Seiko 6105-8119 is a self-winding diver's wristwatch featuring a 44mm asymmetrical stainless steel case. Developed in the late 1960s, the design incorporates a bidirectional timing bezel, a Hardlex crystal, and a signed screw-down crown.
The matte black dial is equipped with applied luminous hour indices, a 'stick' style handset, a 'stoplight' seconds hand, and a framed date window at the 3 o'clock position. The caseback is solid steel and features an engraved serial number. This example is described as being in an unrestored and unmodified condition. It is fitted with a blue vegan leather strap provided by the vendor.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Maker
- Seiko
- Crystal
- Hardlex
- Condition
- Unrestored and unmodified
- Reference
- 6105-8119
- Case diameter
- 44mm
- Strap material
- Vegan leather
- Water resistance
- 150 meters
- Maker / attribution
- Seiko
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is a matte black finish featuring applied hour indices filled with luminous material for low-light visibility. A framed window located at the 3 o'clock position displays the date. The handset consists of 'stick' style hour and minute hands. The watch features a 'stoplight' seconds hand, characterized by a luminous circular tip.
- Visible features
- • Asymmetrical 44mm stainless steel case design • Framed date aperture at 3 o'clock • 'Stoplight' style seconds hand with luminous tip • Luminous applied hour indices
- History and Context
- This reference is known for its appearance on screen in the film Apocalypse Now, worn by the character Captain Willard. According to the source, the reference 6105 was a common timepiece among GIs during the Vietnam War, valued for its durability and water resistance in field conditions. The vendor reports that the watch is in an unrestored and unmodified state, noting that the dial shows patinated character consistent with its age.
- Case and External Features
- The watch is housed in a 44mm asymmetrical stainless steel case, a configuration associated with this specific reference. It features a bidirectional timing bezel designed for monitoring elapsed time underwater. The watch includes a screw-down crown that is signed by the manufacturer. The case is fitted with a Hardlex crystal. The reverse of the watch features a solid, engraved caseback that bears a serial number. The vendor notes that the watch is presented on an aftermarket blue vegan leather strap.
Identification
- Reference
- 6105-8119
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact production year is not specified beyond 'late 1960s'
- Research required: The strap is an aftermarket replacement, not an original Seiko component