{"product_id":"seiko-5-sports-diver-6106-8510","title":"Seiko - 5 Sports Diver - 6106-8510","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Seiko 5 Sports Diver  from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eSeptember 1969\u003c\/b\u003e, as confirmed by the serial number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003e990817\u003c\/b\u003e. As a vintage watch and horology expert, I can tell you this reference is highly sought after for its Proof designation meaning both the dial and case back feature the earlier Water 70m Proof engraving rather than the later Resist terminology. It houses the high-grade \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"383\"\u003eCaliber 6106\u003c\/b\u003e, a 23-jewel workhorse from the Suwa factory that features a hacking seconds function and a unique push-in quick-set date mechanism, representing the pinnacle of Seiko's late-60s tool-watch engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe architecture is quintessentially rugged, utilizing a chevron style stainless steel case with an external rotating countdown bezel that remains a favorite for vintage dive enthusiasts. The matte black dial features a rare blue Sports logo and an outer silver checkered track that provides incredible legibility and a sharp racing aesthetic. Flipping the watch over reveals the Suwa lightning bolt logo, definitively confirming its authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"450\"\u003eJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)\u003c\/b\u003e heritage and its specialized professional-grade specifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eSeiko (5 Sports Line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eSports Diver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003eREFERENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e6106-8510\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003eYEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e1969 Japan JDM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003eWINDING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003e23-Jewel Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003eCALIBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eSeiko 6106C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003eSERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003e990817\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH1204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,10,0,0\"\u003eCASE SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,10,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 39mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0,0\"\u003eBEZEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,11,1,0\"\u003eBi-directional Rotating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,12,0,0\"\u003eLUG WIDTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,12,1,0\"\u003e19mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBRACELET SIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApprox. 19.5cm (7.7 inches)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,14,0,0\"\u003eSERVICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,14,1,0\"\u003eHacking and Quick-set Date Functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,15,0,0\"\u003eSTRAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,15,1,0\"\u003e Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cal. 6106 - 23J Automatic - Water 70m Proof - 1969 Japan JDM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851383591051,"sku":"H1204","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/7003\/1499\/files\/IMG_9881.jpg?v=1779190329","url":"https:\/\/veterantimesint.com\/products\/seiko-5-sports-diver-6106-8510","provider":"Veteran Times Int","version":"1.0","type":"link"}