Very cool comparison between all three watches. Interesting to see the evolution in the design. This makes me appreciate my spb315j1 and spb153j1 much more now thanks to the history lesson.
Excellent class professor! Love this series of "yesterdays watch today". It's an excellent concept and you do a consistently great job of presenting interesting facts regarding these vintage pieces. Thank you and please keep up this series.
Really enjoy this history lesson. How many years has the watch bug haunted you? I’m always impressed with the depth of your knowledge on Seiko watches.
I talk about my love of bringing old machines back to life in this interview from 2014: wornandwound.com/interview-spencer-klein-watchmaker-seiko-specialist/
Hey Spencer what was the stated accuracy of these watches back in the day? I am wondering if things have improved since. Comparing the modern retro version with 6r35 movement to these.
Hey Spencer. The 6105-8000s also came in a narrow window from June-July 1970 with Resist-Proof dial-caseback. Super rare transitionals! Of all that I've identified, they have the hacking "b"-movements.
You might be my only chance to get an answer to this. Based on this video, I'm understanding there was never a short sweep 8009? I'm looking at buying a seemingly totally legit Feb 1970 example with short sweep. Thank you, if you see this!
Hi Spencer, I've recently bought a new waffle dial turtle which I love and am looking at a new willard ,just wondering what your views are on new over old ,happy new year fella Jim
The 6105-8009 proof/proof is the rarest , it was made for only 3 months in 1968 ( April, May and June ) the resist/resist began in March of 1969 and continued to November of 1969 for 9 separate months of production.
That'd be smart... if they keep the price point decent AND they truly do a good job on the fine details. I personally expect that they'll muff both things.
Great video! I think the 6105-8000 is possibly Seiko’s best dive watch design ever.
if anyone's interested in reissues, they are coming out with the SPB313J1, SPB315J1, and SPB317J1. date window is slightly different
Very cool comparison between all three watches. Interesting to see the evolution in the design. This makes me appreciate my spb315j1 and spb153j1 much more now thanks to the history lesson.
Excellent class professor! Love this series of "yesterdays watch today". It's an excellent concept and you do a consistently great job of presenting interesting facts regarding these vintage pieces. Thank you and please keep up this series.
Thanks, I appreciate that. It's all a lot of fun.
This popped up on my feed; very interesting and informative video, nicely, Spencer!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video great information great history
Thank you for this history. I love these watches. Cheers.
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it.
Great video again! Really enjoyed getting to see the hacking lever and the comparison to other similar movements :)
Thought that might be useful.
Really enjoy this history lesson. How many years has the watch bug haunted you? I’m always impressed with the depth of your knowledge on Seiko watches.
I talk about my love of bringing old machines back to life in this interview from 2014: wornandwound.com/interview-spencer-klein-watchmaker-seiko-specialist/
Spencer Klein thank you sir, going to read it now.
great informative video as always, thank you so much!
mine has white lume, and still glows!
Hey Spencer what was the stated accuracy of these watches back in the day? I am wondering if things have improved since. Comparing the modern retro version with 6r35 movement to these.
Not really - accuracy gets only so tight without using different tech like quartz or mecha-quartz like a spring drive.
Hey Spencer. The 6105-8000s also came in a narrow window from June-July 1970 with Resist-Proof dial-caseback. Super rare transitionals! Of all that I've identified, they have the hacking "b"-movements.
You might be my only chance to get an answer to this. Based on this video, I'm understanding there was never a short sweep 8009? I'm looking at buying a seemingly totally legit Feb 1970 example with short sweep. Thank you, if you see this!
@@josephbrashears8558 I don't think a short sweep is correct for an 8009
Hi Spencer, I've recently bought a new waffle dial turtle which I love and am looking at a new willard ,just wondering what your views are on new over old ,happy new year fella
Jim
Seiko is a watch unlike any other they set the bar for dive watches
How rare are the resist/proof versions? Mine is from June 1970.
The 6105-8009 proof/proof is the rarest , it was made for only 3 months in 1968 ( April, May and June ) the resist/resist began in March of 1969 and continued to November of 1969 for 9 separate months of production.
I just picked up a '68 proof 6105-8009! But on the resist resist, I've seen them made into 1970.
I believe Seiko will re-release a new 6105 at Basel 2019. Last year they released the 62MAS this year the 6159.
That'd be smart... if they keep the price point decent AND they truly do a good job on the fine details. I personally expect that they'll muff both things.
I'd love to see these reissued. Just gorgeous. Thanks for another bitchin' review! ;)
4 years on and they have reissued these as SPB313J1, SPB315J1, and SPB317J1. slight change with the date window but a welcomed reissue
How many price is this?
will you be getting the new homage for $4,250 ??
Sure, if someone gifts me $4250 USD.
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