6105-8110 “Willard” thread

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watchlovr

·Oct 22, 2022

Barking mad

There is a pic in this thread that might help. Not in English but easy to understand.
http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=22279

Thanks for that but unfortunately I’m still confused.
The pic seems to show the arrow on the crown showing it locking by turning it (which i can’t seem to do) but the diagram shows it locking by pushing the crown in?

 

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Barking mad

·Oct 22, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Good explanation in this thread..
https://www.watchprosite.com/seiko/...sla033--sbex031-reissue/876.1329306.11486501/

 

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watchlovr

·Oct 22, 2022

Barking mad

Good explanation in this thread..
https://www.watchprosite.com/seiko/...sla033--sbex031-reissue/876.1329306.11486501/

Brilliant, thank you.
What a terrific thread, need to read it right through.
So mine is a Resist/Resist/short/plain from post 1974

 

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SC1

·Oct 22, 2022

watchlovr

A nice photo of me wearing my watch. To prove it’s me, look it’s the same watch.

You seem familiar... were you, by chance, in The Mighty Ducks?

 

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pascs

·Oct 23, 2022

My 6105's .... bought when the prices were normal

The far right watch is a bit of an "imposter" - its fitted with a 7546 movement, Seikosis dial and hands - makes for a great grab and go 6105 😁

 

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watchlovr

·Oct 23, 2022

Barking mad

Good explanation in this thread..
https://www.watchprosite.com/seiko/...sla033--sbex031-reissue/876.1329306.11486501/

To tie it all together, an image from the excellent prosite thread.

 

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watchlovr

·Oct 23, 2022

pascs

My 6105's .... bought when the prices were normal

The far right watch is a bit of an "imposter" - its fitted with a 7546 movement, Seikosis dial and hands - makes for a great grab and go 6105 😁

You’ve cornered the market.

 

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morethan1

·Nov 3, 2022

Fantastic watches. I think they were a unique turning point for Seiko.

 

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river rat

·Nov 30, 2022

Mine got it in the cheap days on eBay bought a beater that needed work for 300 bucks. The Cystal needed to be replaced the lume was shot. So had it service for 150 an aftermarket crystal off the bay sent it the Jack at IWW to relume it. about 600-700 in it. Miss the cheap days. And got it off an American seller the tropics can destroy a movement.

 

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khangct

·Dec 13, 2022

Here’s my Captain Willard. I got this watch as a gift from my Uncle, a hardcore, well-respected watch collector. Even though it’s in rough condition but it’s still running very accurately. I love this piece the most out of my whole collection, it has such a strong sentimental value.

 

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SOG53

·Jan 12, 2023

1972 came a with original waffle strap but I wear US tire tread feels more substantial with Watch size. All orig no resuming. Regarding the crown lock jiggle it around a bit and the lock mechanism become obvious. Just turn it a little not screw down.