Seiko Sports Diver
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970s
Maker / issuer
SeikoThis Seiko Sports Diver is a vintage wristwatch featuring a cushion-shaped case and a brown dial with a day and date display. The watch is powered by the automatic Seiko calibre 6106 movement.
The dial is marked with "SEIKO AUTOMATIC," "WATER 70mRESIST," and "17 JEWELS." The construction includes a dark rotating bezel ring around the dial and applied hour markers. The watch is presented on a leather strap. According to the source, the design corresponds to aesthetic trends from the 1970s and the watch is water-resistant to a depth of 70 meters. The calibre 6106 is identified by the source as an example of Seiko's movement engineering in the era following the mid-1960s.
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
- Model
- Sports Diver
- Calibre
- 6106
- Dial color
- Brown
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Place recorded
- Japan
- Water resistance
- 70 meters
- Maker / attribution
- Seiko
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a cushion case, a design element the source identifies as a component of its vintage aesthetic. The dial is brown, complemented by applied indices and a day and date display located at the 3 o'clock position. The overall dial layout includes an outer ring with printed markers and the text "WATER 70mRESIST" and "17 JEWELS" positioned above the 6 o'clock marker. The case is circular with a recessed crown position, following a distinct configuration. The dial is protected by a crystal and surrounded by a dark-colored bezel ring. The hands include a prominent red seconds hand, providing a contrast to the brown dial. The configuration of the dial and case is presented as reflective of the production variety during the period.
- Visible features
- • Brown dial with rectangular day and date window at the 3 o'clock position • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case with recessed crown • Fixed inner chapter ring with minute/second markings • Red central seconds hand
- Movement and Performance
- The internal mechanism is the Seiko calibre 6106, which the source describes as an automatic movement. This movement is cited as a representation of Seiko's technical capabilities in the mid-to-late 20th century. The watch is rated for water resistance up to 70 meters. The source notes that Seiko pursued independent development in the watchmaking industry during the 1960s, a period marked by technical advancements. The calibre 6106 is presented as a reliable component of this specific watch, consistent with the brand's output of precise automatic movements during that era.
- Historical Context and Attribution
- This watch is positioned as a classic piece within the Seiko diver lineup. The source describes the watch as a vintage item from the 1970s. The branding and construction are attributed to Seiko, a company described as having over 135 years of history in watchmaking. The information provided is derived from an external catalogue record. The source clarifies that the details regarding the watch's historical placement and technical specifications are subject to independent verification, and the record itself is not a current sales listing.
Identification
- 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 year of manufacture is not specified beyond a reference to the 1970s style
- Research required: The source does not provide a specific reference number for this case variant