Seiko Introduces New Versions of the “Capt. Willard” as Permanent Parts of the Prospex Lineup
There are some watches in the Seiko-sphere that have truly outsized histories and reputations. And Seiko, in that way that Seiko does so well, has a tendency to tease their loyal followers, bringing back classic watches in fits and starts. The formula, at this point, is well known: a limited edition version of an iconic heritage model at a price point set for the serious and well heeled collectors, followed a year or two later by an affordable but still very well executed version for the masses. And so it is with the Capt. Willard, known in the Seiko catalog as the reference 6105 (Christoph McNeill went in depth on this reference in an “Affordable Vintage” column here). The iconic watch worn by Martin Sheen?s Benjamin Willard character in Apocalypse Now returned for a hot minute last year as the SLA033. Priced at over $4,000, that watch was prohibitively expensive for many. But now, with the SPB151 and SPB153 seen here, the design returns at a more accessible price that Seiko fans, cinema lovers, and dive watch nerds should be pleased with.
Seiko SPB151 & SPB153
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Black, green
Dimensions: 42.7mm
Crystal: Sapphire    Â
Water Resistance: 200 metersÂ
Crown: Screw down              Â
Movement: 6R35Â
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, rubber strap
Price: $1,100 (SPB153), $1,300 (SPB151)
Reference Number: SPB153, SPB151
Expected Release: JulyÂ
The 6105, and these new watches that pay tr...
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