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Seiko Sports Diver

Partially verified

This Seiko Sports Diver is a vintage wristwatch featuring a cushion-shaped case and a brown dial with a day and date display. The watch is powered by the automatic Seiko calibre 6106 movement. The dial is marked with "SEIKO AUTOMATIC," "WATER 70mRESIST," and "17 JEWELS." The construction includes a dark rotating bezel ring around the dial and applied hour markers. The watch is presented on a leather strap. According to the source, the design corresponds to aesthetic trends from the 1970s and the watch is water-resistant to a depth of 70 meters. The calibre 6106 is identified by the source as an example of Seiko's movement engineering in the era following the mid-1960s.

Front view of the Seiko Sports Diver showing the brown dial, day-date window, and cushion case design.
Front view of the Seiko Sports Diver showing the brown dial, day-date window, and cushion case design. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's watch
Maker / attribution
Seiko
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1970s
Source-reported place
Japan

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch features a cushion case, a design element the source identifies as a component of its vintage aesthetic. The dial is brown, complemented by applied indices and a day and date display located at the 3 o'clock position. The overall dial layout includes an outer ring with printed markers and the text "WATER 70mRESIST" and "17 JEWELS" positioned above the 6 o'clock marker.

The case is circular with a recessed crown position, following a distinct configuration. The dial is protected by a crystal and surrounded by a dark-colored bezel ring. The hands include a prominent red seconds hand, providing a contrast to the brown dial. The configuration of the dial and case is presented as reflective of the production variety during the period.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت با طراحی بدنه بالشتی (cushion case) ارائه شده که زیبایی‌شناسی خاصی را به نمایش می‌گذارد.”
  • “صفحه قهوه‌ای رنگ آن به همراه نمایشگر روز و تاریخ، جذابیتی نوستالژیک از سبک دهه‌ هفتادی به این مدل بخشیده است.”

Movement and Performance

The internal mechanism is the Seiko calibre 6106, which the source describes as an automatic movement. This movement is cited as a representation of Seiko's technical capabilities in the mid-to-late 20th century. The watch is rated for water resistance up to 70 meters.

The source notes that Seiko pursued independent development in the watchmaking industry during the 1960s, a period marked by technical advancements. The calibre 6106 is presented as a reliable component of this specific watch, consistent with the brand's output of precise automatic movements during that era.

Evidence for this section
  • “قلب تپنده این قطعه خاص، موتور کالیبر 6106 است که نمونه‌ای بارز از توانمندی Seiko در تولید موتورهای دقیق و قابل اعتماد می‌باشد.”
  • “این ساعت دارای قابلیت مقاومت در برابر آب تا عمق ۷۰ متر است که برای یک مدل کلاسیک غواصی رقمی قابل توجه محسوب می‌شود.”

Historical Context and Attribution

This watch is positioned as a classic piece within the Seiko diver lineup. The source describes the watch as a vintage item from the 1970s. The branding and construction are attributed to Seiko, a company described as having over 135 years of history in watchmaking.

The information provided is derived from an external catalogue record. The source clarifies that the details regarding the watch's historical placement and technical specifications are subject to independent verification, and the record itself is not a current sales listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “این مدل به عنوان یک اثر کلاسیک، هم به لحاظ فنی و هم از منظر طراحی، نمادی از مهندسی دقیق Seiko است.”
  • “این اطلاعات و سابقه به منبع نسبت داده می‌شوند و تأیید مستقل اصالت یا کارکرد توسط زمانیتو نیستند.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date range for this case reference?
  • Are all components including the bezel and hands original to this specific calibre 6106 execution?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Seiko Sports Diver
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerSeiko“سازنده: Seiko”
ModelSports Diver“مدل: Sports Diver”
Calibre6106“کالیبر موتور: Calibre 6106”
Water resistance70 meters“مقاومت در برابر آب: 70 meters”
Movement typeAutomatic“نوع موتور: Automatic”
Dial colorBrown“رنگ صفحه: Brown”

Visible details

  • Brown dial with rectangular day and date window at the 3 o'clock position
  • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case with recessed crown
  • Fixed inner chapter ring with minute/second markings
  • Red central seconds hand

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond a reference to the 1970s style
  • The source does not provide a specific reference number for this case variant

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Seiko Sports Diver

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record de3cc565e7

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