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Seiko Prospex 1970s Diver's Recreation Captain Willard Automatic Turtle Bracelet Watch
Ref: SPB151J1

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What stands out in this watch:
  • 1970 'Captain Willard'  Re-Interpretation.
  • This watch was popular in the 1970s, famously worn in the 'Apocalypse Now' film by Martin Sheen playing the character Captain Willard and it was the first 'turtle'. 
  • Re-incarnation of the Seiko 6105 (famously known as "Captain Willard") in a stainless steel bracelet and updated with latest refinements.
  • 6105 is also renowned for being worn by the legendary Naomi Uemura in 1978. He was wearing a 6105 as he became the first person to reach the North Pole solo.
  • As part of the Seiko 1970s Diver's Re-creation series, this model is a fantastic timepiece with all the finery expected from Seiko's superior diver's model series.
  • Modernised from the original version with high visibilty dial layoutsincreased power reserve to 70 hours and a smaller case size for even more comfort
  • A hardwearing, easy-to-read timepiece which looks very different from other dive watches
  • Black dial and bezel.
  • Case size refined to 42.6mm, whilst the original 6105 was 44.5mm.
  • The mechanism used is an in-house-built 6R35 automatic movement with manual winding capacity. This calibre movement is complete with 24 Jewels.
  • 200 metres water resistant professional diving watch.
  • Domed sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface provides better protection from scratches in your daily life.
  • Stainless-steel bracelet.
  • Seiko Prospex watches are designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers in the water, in the sky or on land.
  • Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.
More features:
  • Stainless-steel case with a super-hard coating.
  • Display date at the 3 o'clock position.
  • Screw-down crown and case back.
  • The uni-directional rotating bezel: The precise and safe operation of the uni-directional bezel prevents accidental rotation. This is to prevent the watch from displaying the elapsed time shorter than it is.
  • The easy to read dial features luminous hands, indexes and bezel.
  • The watch bezel is finished with minute marking.
  • Stop second hand function.
  • 2-year manufacturer warranty, extended to 3 years through the WatchO Extended Warranty offer.
External Links:
  • Hodinkee: I've Changed My Mind About The Seiko SPB153

Warranty2 years + 1 year extended from WatchO
EditionSeiko Prospex 1970
Usually ForMen
Water Resistancy200 Metres
Dial ColourBlack
Date FeatureDate display at the 3 o'clock position
GlassSapphire Crystal
Case Width42.7mm
Case Thickness13.2mm
Case ShapeRound
Case BackScrew case back
Case Material Stainless-steel
Band MaterialStainless-steel
Band TypeBracelet
Clasp TypeFolding Clasp
Bezel Unidirectional Rotating Bezel
Crown Screw-Down Crown
MovementAutomatic
Calibre6R35
Jewels24
Power Reserve70 Hours
Accuracy-15 to +25 seconds per day

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  • 5
    Smooth transaction

    Posted by Gareth Lloyd on 23rd Oct 2021

    Very helpful and smooth transaction. Professional with great communication. Verified WatchO buyer (Purchase date: 07/07/2021)

  • 5
    Perfect

    Posted by [Name Hidden] on 19th Mar 2021

    Very speedy delivery, good packaging, very good quality product. Very good vintage diver with excellent movement. Verified WatchO buyer (Purchase date: 28/12/2020)

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