DESCRIPTION:
WW - Seiko "Captain Willard" Diver, ref 6105-8119, circa 1971, automatic, 44mm x 48mm to lug tips, 19mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back case with bi-directional dive bezel and locking crown, mesh stainless steel bracelet, original black dial with applied silver luminous indices, date aperture at 3, 17J cal 6105, s#141583, triple signed. Famed for being used in the 1979 war epic Apocalypse Now, worn by Martin Sheen as Captain Willard. These plucky Seikos were quite popular with GIs in Vietnam due to their incredible durability and relative cheap cost.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide; fine-plus dial with several dings on the luminous indices and dial most notably at 6, 7, 8 and 9; excellent relumed hands show light surface spotting; lightly polished case shows very little wear, still retains some of its original factory finishing, no dents or dings; original locking crown shows little wear, lock works as intended; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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