Weve looked here at some of the us made watches worn during that conflict many still produced today. Seiko 6105 apocalypse reissue le the dive watch connection. Second seiko dive strap gl721 chocolate bar plus9time. Affordable vintage seiko has a rich history in the world of dive. They are great looking but the movements are not as rock solid as newer seiko. The throwback model is outfitted with classic dial markings, a bezel with a doubleridged grip, a flexible silicone strap, lumibrite hands and it is. Affordable vintage seiko 6105 seiko has a rich history in the world of dive watches, and its safe to say that none is as iconic as the venerable seiko 6105 81109 aka 6105 811x. But the fact of the matter is that the two are inextricably linked in many ways apart from the obvious looks. In apocalypse now, captain willard played by martin sheen wears a 61058110. I imagine some of the later models might have been worn by the very end of the. Few seiko divers are as sought after as the 6105 81109. Its likely date of production would seem too late for the setting of the film circa 1970 as i understand it. Stick hour and minute hands reach out to touch their respective indices and are paired with a distinctive stop light second hand for extra legibility.
Preowned good seiko 6105 rare automatic apocalypse vintage. Released in the uk the same year as apocalypse now, ffolkes stars james bond er, roger moore as ffolkes, the leader of a crack team of soldiers. Authentic seiko 6105 8110 divers automatic mens japan wrist watch ultra rare. Seiko 6105 apocalypse now cool watches in film youtube. The collections top models have bicolor cases and straps and cost around 200 euros. The 6105 8110 and 6105 8119 are the same, with the exception of the last. Apocalypse now 1979 sweets kickass full movie torrent taskforce. Suffice it to say, the 6105 is sort of a big deal in the seiko dive watch world. Seiko 6105 uhren seiko 6105 thought it was interesting to learn that this is the high up on the wish list, seiko i really like the hamilton khaki field auto around so i bought this instead seiko \ with movie watches are either part of the story, or part of the character.
Beautiful seiko 6105 8110 also known as apocalypse now original of the early 70s. Though i didnt found that closeup scene that we usually see here in the forum. This model was worn on martin sheens wrist in the 1979 film apocalypse now when he played the role of captain willard during the vietnam conflict. Following on the heels of my recent sale of the nib seiko sla017, im selling a vintage seiko 6105 8119 diver. It is the definitive seiko diver, and it holds its own against the other iconic divers of the 1970s. The indices are bold, lumefilled rectangles with applied silver surrounds.
With martin sheen, marlon brando, robert duvall, frederic forrest. But this time around, its not a limited edition, and its. The original 6105 came in two versions one was the standard cushion cased 80008009, and the other was the larger 81108119. Rare seiko 61058110 150m men diver watch for sale online. One can still find the seiko 6105 today, however prices have been. Sold 1972 seiko 61058110 divers watch apocalypse now. Whether you love the smell of napalm in the morning or just want a damned. Early seiko divers watches are hugely collectible now, and this 6105 8110 desirability is only enhanced by the models appearance in the film apocalypse now. The most expensive watches from the seiko 5 collection cost less than 500 euros. Bear clooney takes a journey providing his analysis of two icons, film apocalypse now and. The 6105 8000 features a larger 41mm cushion case with a signed crown a rarity for seikos of the time at the 4 oclock position.
A reedition of the seiko fan favourite 6105, the seiko that featured on captain willards wrist charlie sheen in the cult classic apocalypse now. Preowned 6105 descriptionfor auction is a 1972 seiko 6105 8110 apocalypse now era 44mm cal. Captain willard, in the vietnam war movie apocalypse now. A homage shot to the famous 7 heart scene in francis ford coppolas apocalypse now 1979. Willard, played by martin sheen, or for the fact that there are so many modern interpretations and homages to this historic timepiece, theres no denying that, simply put, it is an icon. A army officer serving in vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade special forces colonel who sees himself as. Montre seiko 6105 8110 proofwater resistant, apocalypse now. This is something to quicken the pulses of seiko dive watch enthusiasts. The 6105 8110 is one of seikos most well known vintage dive watches. This reputation has lasted through to this day and has inspired countless diving watches in the subsequent decades, including many of seiko s current dive watches. As soon as this baby leaked on social media, i knew instantly i needed one of these in my. Now you may be thinking that i was had but this watch is never wrong and if i have trouble the warranty said breathe in, breathe out, move on. Working and fitted with a contemporary seiko steel strap. Seiko has a rich history in the world of dive replica watches, and its safe to say that none is as iconic as the venerable seiko 6105 81109 aka 6105 811x.
Case back not original but completely hermetic this is an adapted seiko 6306 back there is a scratch on the glass. In this classic movie, the main character, captain benjamin willard martin sheen wears the iconic seiko 6105 811x automatic diver. In apocalypse now, captain willard played by martin sheen wears a 6105 8110. Its second generation diver is the 6105 that youll be hearing and seeing more of in this post. At the height of the vietnam war, captain benjamin willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially. If youre looking to spend more than 200 euros, you could buy the popular seiko automatic divers with a rubber strap skx007k1 or metal bracelet skx007k2. The reason behind it being chosen for the film was because during the conflict seiko watches were sold in the. Whether its due to a cameo appearance in the film apocalypse now, where it sits prominently on the wrist of capt. Seiko has a deep and varied history in the world of dive watches, and none are as iconic and famous as the venerable seiko 6105 81109 automatic, like this just serviced all original excellent example here from 1976. Seiko 6105 apocalypse reissue le page 3 the dive watch. Video clip above by the dead kennedys holiday in cambodia.
Apocalypse now seiko 6105 while the space race represented american ambition and success, vietnam was a more difficult period for the superpower. Seiko 6105 8119 apocalypse now gents vintage watch c1974servicedrare icon. I wonder what it would be today, adjusted for inflation. In apocalypse now, captain willard played by martin sheen wears a 6105, akin to the one here. Seiko 61058110 1975 apocalypse now calibre 6105b automatique diametre 44 mm epaisseur mm etanche a 150 m notes. Fans of apocalypse now will recognize the 6105 on the wrist of martin sheens character capt. Martin sheen and seiko 6105 grandaddy of skx007 in the movie apocalypse now 1979. The seiko 61058110, made famous after appearing on martin sheens wrist in apocalypse now, is such an iconic dive watch that the company brought it back.
This time i will be going into a little detail on the seiko 6105 apocalypse now diver. I recently did a restoration of a very nice and pretty much original example for a customer and would love to share the enjoyment of this piece with the rest of the world. The dial of the 6105 80008009 is one of my very favorites from seiko s catalog. Seiko 6105s were very popular with american gis in vietnam, as the watch had a reputation for ruggedness and durability in the harsh vietnamese combat. The second dive strap designed by seiko, released after the zlm01 waffle. This is a seiko 70s icon made more famous by martin sheens character in apocalypse now. The seiko 6105 8110 8119 diver seiko s first ever dive watch was the 6217 or 62mas produced from 1965 to 1968. The original straps may crack or break suddenly and puts the watch at. Bear clooney takes a journey providing his analysis of two icons, film apocalypse now and seiko 6105 8110. Freshly serviced with a brand new oem crystal installed this is a terrific 6105 with no replacement parts other than crystal.
Own a version of martin sheens apocalypse now watch. So going back, the seiko 6105 is one of the earlier models that seiko released for its divers line of watches. Willard, played by actor martin sheen in the movie apocalypse now, wore a seiko 6105 dive watch. Coppola movie apocalypse now where it was worn on a 61058110 by the. Seiko has a deep and varied history in the world of dive watches, and none are as iconic and famous as the venerable seiko 6105 81109 automatic, like this pristine all original excellent example here from 1972.
Recently i purchased the apocalypse now redux dvd, and i decided to make some screenshots showing captain willard and his 6105. Seiko watches all prices for seiko watches on chrono24. This history is part but definitely not the only highly. From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in november 1972. Vintage seiko 61058110 196877 vintage watch experience.
Based on the 150meterrated 6309 that replaced the seiko 6105 model once popularized by martin sheen in apocalypse now, the new srp777 is an homage to the japanese brands much celebrated past. Jun 14, 2016 this pin was discovered by webber sung. Every seiko and dive watch collector should include this in their regular rotation. Seiko 61058110 apocalypse now todo original perfecto. Anyone have any idea of wich point of the movie that scene occurs. Seiko has a rich history in the world of dive watches, and its safe to say that none is as iconic as the venerable seiko 6105 81109 aka 6105 811x. Bear clooney takes a journey providing his analysis of two icons, film apocalypse now.