Steeldive SD1970 Captain Willard 6105 Automatic Diver Watch Seiko NH35 Movement

Description: Steeldive SD1970 Captain Willard 6105 Automatic Diver Watch Seiko NH35 MovementThis product data sheet is originally written in English.An absolute banger of a watch. Incredible value for a great deal!This is the STEELDIVE SD1970, a homage to the legendary 6105-8110. The one that started it all!The 6105-8110 is the robust everyman watch with it's reputation for value upon which the Japanese giant built its name. Produced from 1968 to 1977, the 6105 is considered the most iconic vintage dive watch by many horologists of today- you can still see the influence in modern watches today with the 4 o'clock crown and cushion-shaped case.During the Vietnam War, U.S. troops were known to buy the 6105-8110 at Post Exchanges on military bases in Southeast Asia. Many were worn through combat and made their way back to the U.S on the wrists of services members after their tours were complete.In 1979 the film 'Apocalypse Now' was released, the character Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) famously wears a 6105-8110 throughout the film. This combination of history and film nostalgia is one of the main reasons the 6105 has become so popular.STEELDIVE have re-created the 6105-8110 by bringing together the iconic design with modern materials and reliability. The STEELDIVE SD1970 still retains it's Japanese nostalgia by using a Seiko NH35 automatic movement- considered an extremely reliable, accurate and hard-working workhorse. Furthermore, extremely scratch resistant Sapphire Crystal Glass and a GlossyGreen Ceramic Bezel insert ensures the SD1970 retains its charming looks for years to come.ABOUT THIS ITEMInspired by Martin Sheen’s character "Captain Willard" in the Vietnam war movie "Apocalypse Now".Seiko NH35 Automatic Movement with Hacking and HandwindingSapphire Crystal with Blue Anti-Reflective Coating120 Click Rotational Ceramic Bezel BGW9 and Ceramic Bezel InsertBlack Dial C3 Luminova Dial44mm Case Diameter47mm Lug to Lug13.5mm Case ThicknessScrewdown CrownScrewback Case316L Stainless Steel CaseStainless Steel BraceletHard Presentation Box and Warranty CardThe 6105-8110 is the robust everyman watch with it's reputation for value upon which the Japanese giant built its name. Produced from 1968 to 1977, the 6105 is considered the most iconic vintage dive watch by many horologists of today- you can still see the influence in modern watches today with the 4 o'clock crown and cushion-shaped case. During the Vietnam War, U.S. troops were known to buy the 6105-8110 at Post Exchanges on military bases in Southeast Asia. Many were worn through combat and made their way back to the U.S on the wrists of services members after their tours were complete. STEELDIVE have re-created the 6105-8110 by bringing together the iconic design with modern materials and reliability. The STEELDIVE SD1970 still retains it's Japanese nostalgia by using a Seiko NH35 auto Style Diver Case Size 44 mm Vintage No Band Type Bracelet/Link Band Case Colour Silver With Manual/Booklet Yes Department Men Department Teens Department Unisex Adults Department Young Adult Max Wrist Size 8.5 inches Model SD1970 Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Band/Strap Bracelet Band Material Stainless Steel Case Thickness 14 mm Brand STEELDIVE Strap Material Stainless Steel Case Material Stainless Steel Lug Width 20 mm Strap Width 20 mm Band Color Silver Closure Double-Locking Fold-Over Clasp Year Manufactured 2010-Now Reference Number SD1970 Case Color Silver Caseback Screwback Case Gender Men's Original Packaging Description With Box, Instruction Booklet & Warranty Card Complications Date Indicator Country/Region of Manufacture China Strap Colour Silver Indices 12-Hour Dial Indices Non-Numeric Hour Marks Bezel Type Unidirectional Rotating Face Color Black Display Analog Type Wristwatch Features Sapphire Crystal Features Screwdown Crown Features BGW9 Lume Features Ceramic Bezel Features Seiko NH35 Movment Features 200M Water Resistant Bezel Colour Black Customised No Water Resistance 200 m (20 ATM) With Papers Yes Dial Colour Black With Original Box/Packaging Yes Case Finish Brushed Watch Shape Round

Price: 145.05 USD

Location: London

End Time: 2024-09-26T23:04:02.000Z

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