Love the patina!

Mar 20, 2014,23:33 PM
 

From a collector of vintage Seiko divers, that is a beauty.


Most vintage Seikos don't age in this way. Either they stay close to the original color, or they miscolor and 'rot'.

My single-owner 6105-8000 is stark white, but I prefer the look of yours. Congratulations.







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Seiko Diver 150

 
 By: cayenne1200 : March 20th, 2014-09:40
Hi folks, it´s nice to have a forum just for Seiko. Some months ago I stumbled over some pics of old Seiko diving watches and immediatley fell in love. Shortly after I had the chance to buy this Diver 150, ref. 6105-8000 from 1968. What do yu guys think a...  

Great looking Sieko Diver

 
 By: Bill : March 20th, 2014-15:04
I think you made an excellent choice. I took the dive in vintage Seiko Divers recently and I don\'t regret the adventure. One Martin Sheen and one Arnie. Gongrtas on your new watch. Bill Pictured below the Arnie ...  

Beautiful patina and aging on the lume

 
 By: cazalea : March 20th, 2014-20:28
I'm with you all the way on older divers. Mike

Love the patina!

 
 By: Strickland : March 20th, 2014-23:33
From a collector of vintage Seiko divers, that is a beauty . Most vintage Seikos don't age in this way. Either they stay close to the original color, or they miscolor and 'rot'. My single-owner 6105-8000 is stark white, but I prefer the look of yours. Con...  

The original seconds remains pink as yours is.

 
 By: Bill : March 21st, 2014-13:52
On watches that had their hands replaced the second hand is more red than pink. Very nice example. Bill

Great looking 6105s guys!

 
 By: dcfis : March 24th, 2014-00:30
Honestly if I had to go back to just one watch I would most probably keep the 6105. Its really an underappreciated piece and has the perfect lines, coin edge bezel and excellent surround markers. Its quite a watch. Seems all the good ones are here ;) ...  

Vintage Seiko at depth

 
 By: Bill : March 27th, 2014-15:06
Just the way this was was intended to be used. No safe queen here. Pictures are still wet. Bill ...  

Love it!

 
 By: dcfis : March 28th, 2014-17:38

There you go:

 
 By: BDLJ : March 31st, 2014-22:44
6105 braving at least 11m.....bit chilly, too. ...  

Yes - Perfect - Vintage Seiko at depth

 
 By: Bill : March 31st, 2014-23:37
Brave warrior. Sorry about the chilly water I had 27 degree like a bath tub. Not the same at home more like 17. Thanks for sharing. Bill

I love it

 
 By: Bill : April 29th, 2014-22:09
Next time 20 meters We managed 25 meters but we had very warm water in the Dominican Republic. Bill

Some recent scans...

 
 By: cayenne1200 : April 28th, 2014-00:40
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Looking great

 
 By: Bill : April 29th, 2014-22:10
Tropic strap is always a good choice but remain a NATO fan. I got the original Seiko rubber strap but just for originality. Did you dive with the watch. Bill

The Seiko 6105 still a powerhouse.

 
 By: Bill : April 13th, 2015-17:21
I will need to hunt an older one. I have a couple but from the early 1970. On a recent dive trip the 6105 went down to 33 meters. Bill

I LOVE IT

 
 By: William M aka Mr.Lume : April 13th, 2015-21:30
& YES I'm yelling it !

Hiya Bill, long time not spoken.

 
 By: cayenne1200 : August 30th, 2017-04:07
Actually, I have recently sold back the 6105-8000 shown above to the original owner. Now so only have a 6105-8110 Willard in my little stock. I ...  

Wow. You were contacted by the original owner.

 
 By: Bill : August 30th, 2017-08:02
That is a worthy buyer.

Upon looking at the back

 
 By: cazalea : August 29th, 2017-13:35
I must comment that 90% of the Seikos I have seen have at least one "open it with needlenose pliers" scratch on the back

My guess is the owners are making an attempt to remove the caseback

 
 By: cazalea : August 30th, 2017-08:43
(having done a scratch or two myself in earlier, more-naive days)