Seiko 6105-8119 Vintage Diver 1973
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Seiko 6105-8119 Vintage Diver 1973

By hmmmcamu · Jan 21, 2026 · 6 replies
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Hmmmcamu shares a glimpse of a vintage 1973 Seiko 6105-8119, a watch celebrated for its robust design and historical significance. The post features several images that highlight the enduring appeal of this iconic diver's watch, often associated with military use and pop culture.

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1973 SEIKO cal. 6105 case ref.# 8119










About the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6105

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6105 represents the brand's Bubble Back series from the 1940s. This 32mm timepiece demonstrates Rolex's automatic watchmaking during the decade, featuring the caliber A.10 movement with 42-hour power reserve.

The stainless steel case measures 32mm in diameter and houses an automatic caliber A.10 movement. The watch displays a silver dial beneath an acrylic crystal, framed by a smooth bezel. Water resistance extends to 50 meters, and the timepiece is fitted with a leather strap.

This reference appeals to collectors interested in mid-20th century Rolex automatic watches and those focusing on the Bubble Back series specifically. The 32mm case size and silver dial configuration place this reference within the smaller format offerings of the Oyster Perpetual range from this production period.

Specifications

Caliber
A.10
Case
Stainless steel
Diameter
32 mm
Dial
Silver
Water Resist.
50m
Crystal
Acrylic

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PK
pkonos
Jan 21, 2026
Blasts from the past, thanks for sharing !

KM
KMII
Jan 21, 2026
Seiko was one of the early masters of product placement πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

QU
quattro
Jan 21, 2026
A watch for the battlefield !

Best, Emmanuel

AP
aperna
Jan 21, 2026
I'm sure Bill has about a dozen of these. Maybe he will post a pic

RE
renerod
Jan 21, 2026
Wow! I almost can smell the smoke and hear the chopper’s noise!

Thanks for sharing your nice capt. Willard! RenΓ©

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