Seiko Diver 6105-8000

Before the Uemura, there was this.

The 6105 has always had a strong cult following, but it's only in recent years that the wider collecting world has discovered its quirky charm. From a design standpoint, it's easy to appreciate the asymmetrical case, which protects the crown at 4 o'clock and gives the watch its unmistakable silhouette, but also the interesting crown construction that locks the push-pull crown in place.

The 6105-8000 is the first generation of the reference, introduced in 1968. It is the watch that set the template the later 6105-8110 "Uemura" would make famous: a 150m automatic diver built for real use, with a matte black dial, applied luminous markers and minimal text. Early examples like this one carry the original-generation details that collectors specifically seek out, and they are considerably harder to find in honest condition than their successors.

Today's offering is a July 1968 example from the very first year of production, and it is mint. The case, dial, bezel, lume and hands are all immaculate, and the watch still wears its original and rare rubber straps. It has been serviced and runs at 0s/day.

Ships from Tokyo, Japan.

Condition report
This 6105-8000 is in mint condition. The case is immaculate and retains its original factory lines.

The dial, hands and lume are immaculate, with the lume intact. The bezel is immaculate.

The crystal is flawless, showing no visible scratches.

The caseback is sharp.

The watch comes on its original and rare Seiko rubber straps.

Specifications
BRAND: Seiko
MODEL: Diver watch
REFERENCE: 6105-8000
DIAL: Original black dial
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 44.0 x 48.0 mm, 13.0mm thickness, 19mm Lug Width
CRYSTAL: Mineral Crystal
CASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT: Seiko Automatic Cal. 6105A
Manufacturing date: July 1968
Service History: Serviced, ±0s/day
Bracelet/Strap: Original Seiko rubber straps