Prices are higher because people are willing to pay more for the 6105.

The 6105 came first, is famous for use by Willard/Uemura/Aikau, and with the raised markers, applied logo, coin edge bezel, beveled hands, and stoplight seconds - in my opinion the 6105 exudes a lot more class than the 630x.

The non screw-down crown though....

 

There are a lot less of them too.

 

Why are people willing to pay more for 6105, which I think there is a higher demand and lower supply factor but based on a survey done by Jim W recently the tally as per below show that the numbers for 6105-8110 as compared to 6306-7001/6309-704x is quite comparable.

Meaning the demand should be comparable?

From the link

http://www.thewatchsite.com/21-japa...apanese-watch-discussion-forum/148530-your-favourite-vintage-seiko-diver-3.html

Quote by Jim W

"Well, I think this thread has run its course.
So here are the final results:

6105's come out a clear winner as the favourite Seiko 150m diver.

10 x 6105-811x
5 x 6309-704x
4 x 6217-8001
4 x 6105-800x
6 x 6306-7001
1 x 7002-700x "


More input please

 

well i think because people associate it with the movie and less were made and it came first...

 

Demand vs Supply

 

Any watch that has a movie connection will always command a higher price as it has a much bigger fan base, not just the watch people, but the movie buffs as well, hence the ' demand vs supply' comment above......

 

First and foremost imo a great looking watch

Not so many available unlike the 6309s but I still think the 6309 is in general under priced.

So good to wear with a lot of presence on the wrist.

It's vintage.

It hacks (well the B does).

Great looking bezel.

Such a shame that Seiko dident produce these with a similar screw down crown syatem as the 6309.

The movie link did not play any part in me wanting a 6105 and still doesent

 

well i forgot to mention..it is the best looking model in my opinion too..

 

It's all about supply and demand for the 6105. There are less of them around than there are 6306/9's, they fit well on the wrist, I suspect the movement is a higher quality than the 6309, and they are harder to find in good original condition.

I couldn't give a damn about the movie.

 

Less made, less survived, iconic design. Movie link is a red herring. There are 10x more appearances of a 6309-704x in the movies. Both are great watches, everyone should have one of each.

 

But none as iconic as Apocalypse....no way of proving it but I think it has to have had an influence.

It's presence in the war is probably also a factor.

Additionally all the features mentioned above make it a more unique and cooler watch...IMHO

 

Leong- Happy Chinese New Year-the year of the Goat -Good Luck for us All !
The Seiko 6305 came out in 1965 and stopped being made in 1975.
In 1975 The Seiko 600 titanium Tuna came out.Also in 1975 Seiko 6306 & Seiko 6309 line began being made almost to the present under other names.So Seiko 6305 was not made after 1975 so it is much harder to find in good condition!
Supply and Demand -big demand and very little supply= $ +++ So that is what is.
Good Luck in the year of the Goat ! -Eli

 

Leong- Happy Chinese New Year-the year of the Goat -Good Luck for us All !
The Seiko 6305 came out in 1965 and stopped being made in 1975.
In 1975 The Seiko 600 titanium Tuna came out.Also in 1975 Seiko 6306 & Seiko 6309 line began being made almost to the present under other names.So Seiko 6305 was not made after 1975 so it is much harder to find in good condition!
Supply and Demand -big demand and very little supply= $ +++ So that is what is.
Good Luck in the year of the Goat ! -Eli

You mean 6105 ?

I thought the first 6105-800X came out in March 1968 ? production of 6105-811X stopped 76/77/78 ?

 

T-
http://seikousa.com/seiko-nation/innovation/#/Divers
Thanks for the update. I just repeat the Seiko data at the above page-actual manufacturing and marketing dates may be a bit more elastic- but last manufacturing date and assembly was approx between 1975-1977 for the 6305. After that it was the 6306 and 6309 time.So for a collector today, By 1977 there were No more Seiko 6305's being manufactured. I think.Maybe.Basically that is why the 6305 is so rare today in 2015.So almost 40 years with no 6305's= means that it is very rare today. That is my point.I Enjoy all the info available here to the Japan watch hobbyists or WIS'ers.
Happy Year of the Goat to All-Eli

 

T-http://seikousa.com/seiko-nation/innovation/#/Divers
Then click to the -Innovation Timeline -click on the Divers Image -for the 6305 data - I passed on...

Eli-

 

The 6105 have more collectible value because of it was used during Vietnam War, so it is almost a militar watch and this give more value, there is a real link with an important historic event, the 6309 have nothing of this, even if it is a great watch.

 

I guess the military aspect may appeal to some people. It's part of the history of Seiko divers. But the fact remains the 6105, particularly the 6105B variant is a superb watch which just gets everything right.

 

T- Correction, yes I meant 6105 Seiko, not 6305.
My 70 year old head just keeps making typos so I stand corrected...yes the 6105 was a great first diver for Seiko and it had a great run and film debut 'Apocalypse Now'-1979 and Captain Willard's Seiko diver....!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/
Eli-

 

Thanks everyone for the valuable input.

 

This was not always the case. I remember back around late 90s, early 2000s you could get a great 6309 for 100- 150$,
but a 6105 would show up at 75$ or so.

A few years later, mid 2000s, 6105s began to take off like crazy.

It was great to be a part of the whole early forum, where so much information, learning, etc. were taking place.

I knew so little when I first started collecting, and so much new information was being pooled and gleaned and I started the Seiko divers heaven, etc.

 

I like the 6309 better so it is a win for me.

 

HAHA... me too! I'm going to give the eldest son a 6309 when he ENTERS college to see how he treats the thing (hell, he may even lose it!). it if survives, he'll get a rolex sub upon graduation. i'll do the same for his youngest brother who I know will not lose the 6309.

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I think it's got iconic status. (Whatever that means). Partly because it looks like nothing else produced up to that time. The asymmetrical case, the wrist presence, the 'why is this big watch on my little wrist still so comfortable', the feeling of indestructability. And the fact that there are all these forums talking it up.
Mine's just off for a little case refinishing at a local watchmakers in Yate, Bristol.
I'll share pics when it's done.