Seiko 6105 Dive Watch History and Photos
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Seiko 6105 Dive Watch History and Photos

By hmmmcamu · Jun 12, 2024 · 12 replies
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hmmmcamu's post features the iconic Seiko 6105, a dive watch deeply intertwined with military history and the harsh realities of conflict, as evoked by a quote from Tim O'Brien's 'The Things They Carried.' This piece resonates with collectors who appreciate watches with a robust heritage and a story of resilience.

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"the humidity, the monsoons, the stink of fungus and decay, all of it, they carried gravity. They moved like mules. By daylight they took sniper fire, at night they were mortared, but it was not battle, it was just the endless march, village to village, without purpose, nothing won or lost."

from:  The Things They Carried

by: Tim O'Brien





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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CP
Cpt Scarlet
Jun 12, 2024
Reporting for duty …

SU
Subexplorer
Jun 12, 2024
Count with me buddies!

CP
Cpt Scarlet
Jun 12, 2024
You have considerably more helicopters than me 😉

SU
Subexplorer
Jun 12, 2024
Ha ha ha!! Looks so! Lol!

AR
ArmisT
Jun 12, 2024
This is referring to the Vietnam war?

BI
Bill
Jun 12, 2024
I will join in with respect.

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