Seiko Prospex Captain Willard 1970s Reissue Watch | 44mm | Automatic 8L35 | Turtle

Seiko Prospex Captain Willard 1970s Reissue Watch | 44mm | Automatic 8L35 | Textured Grey

Ref: SLA051J1

Born for the Brave. Proven in the Extreme:

Some watches earn their reputation on the wrist of the extraordinary.
The Seiko Captain Willard is one of them.
First worn by soldiers and adventurers in the 1970s, the original Seiko 6105 became a cult icon for its reliability in the most unforgiving environments. It later appeared on the wrist of Martin Sheen’s character Captain Willard in Apocalypse Now, sealing its place in watchmaking history.
Today, Seiko honours that legacy with the SLA051J1, a premium, modern re-creation built for people who push beyond limits, whether in the deep, across frozen continents, or even in space.

A Legacy Forged by Explorers

The 6105 became legendary not because of a film, but because real adventurers trusted it with their lives. Its asymmetrical case, crown at 4 o’clock and robust construction made it the go-anywhere companion of soldiers, divers and travellers around the world.
Inspired by Naomi Uemura’s Extraordinary Feats.
The SLA051J1 pays tribute to Japanese explorer Naomi Uemura, the first man to solo to the North Pole, to raft the Amazon solo, to reach all five highest peaks on each continent and a record-breaking 12,000 km dog-sled journey across Greenland and Alaska.
The textured dial of the SLA051J1 reflects the rugged mountain landscapes he travelled.
Canadian astronaut and aquanaut David Williams trusted a version of the Captain Willard during NASA’s NEEMO underwater missions and later carried it with him into space on STS-118.
A diver’s watch that has survived both the ocean floor and low-Earth orbit speaks to one truth: Seiko built this design to endure the impossible.

Designed With Purpose. Engineered for Survival:

Monobloc stainless-steel case for superior structural strength.
High-visibility charcoal dial with Lumibrite hands and indexes.
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating.
Screw-down crown and screw case back for professional-level durability.
200m Diver’s rating.
Unidirectional bezel designed for grip and precision.
Premium silicone strap built for long-term comfort.
This is not just a revival, it’s the most refined form of one of Seiko’s most respected tool watches.

Why Collectors Love It

The SLA051J1 brings together everything enthusiasts appreciate:

A direct lineage to Seiko’s most respected vintage diver.
A story shaped by mountaineers, soldiers, divers, astronauts and explorers.
Seiko 8L35 automatic movement is hand-assembled by watchmakers at the Shizukuishi Watch Studio in Morioka, Japan. It is considered a high-end, robust calibre, derived from the Grand Seiko 9S55 movement but modified for use in diver's watches.
A refined, modern build with authentic 1970s character.
This is more than a watch, it’s a piece of exploration history, rebuilt for a new generation of collectors.

Warranty	3 years
Edition	Prospex
Date Feature	Date display between the 4 and 5 o'clock position
Usually For	Men
Glass	Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistancy	200 Metres
Case Width	44mm
Case Thickness	13mm
Case Back	Screw case back
Case Material	Stainless-steel
Band Material	MB/Silicone
Band Type	Bracelet
Clasp Type	Three-fold clasp with secure lock , push button release with extender
Bezel	Unidirectional
Crown	Screw-down
Movement	Automatic
Calibre	8L35
Jewels	26
Power Reserve	50 hours
Accuracy	+15 to -10 seconds per day
LumiBrite	On hands, indexes and bezel