I will go on record saying that Seiko’s 6106 Sport Divers from the late 60’s and early 70’s are easily one of the best values on the vintage market. For those after a sporty tool watch that’s everything but cumbersome on the wrist, the 6057 may be the perfect addition. At 38mm, it’s incredibly comfortable and packs pounds of features into a tight package. This example from August of 1970 is phenomenal. The matte black dial is perfect, and the original luminous plots are well proportioned and free of any color or degradation. The hour and minute hands are polished batons with bright white luminous that make them easy to spot at a glance, and ticking off the seconds is a bright red “lollipop” sweep. Framing the dial is a broad and angular “count up” bezel that rotates smoothly in either direction via the crown. The case is a classic tonneau with crisp corners, sharp lines, and the original finishes still clearly visible. The 6106 driving the hands is a true seiko workhorse that’s both durable and reliable. It offers quickset of the date, semi-quickset day, and hacking seconds. It’s unpolished, and completely original aside from a replacement crystal. Post service it’s keeping near perfect time, and ready for many more years of dependable performance. We’ve paired it with a supple black “Tropic Sport” style strap for a bold, “blackout” finish that maintains its period appeal. A better bang for your vintage diver loving buck will be hard to find.

CNS “Tropic Sport” Style Black Composite Rubber Strap

Serviced 2/23/22

Diameter- 38mm

Lugs- 19mm