The Return of the ��Turtle��: Seiko Brings Back a Classic
When it comes to the world of vintage divers, Seiko sits at the top with some of the very best. That's no exaggeration. Few brands can boast a history as storied as Seiko's when it comes to divers, a history that began in earnest in 1965 when the brand released their first dive watch, the 6127 (62MAS). In the decades that followed, Seiko would build upon this legacy with the 6215 (and subsequently, the hi-beat 6159)��Seiko's first divers rated to 300m��to be followed by the 6105 (made iconic on Martin Sheen's wrist in Apocalypse Now), the 6309/6306, and the 007��the current benchmark of affordable divers everywhere.? And the above list simply scratches at the surface; Seiko's historical catalogue of divers goes deep.source: WUS In recent years, Seiko's vintage divers have gained a relatively robust following. Or rather, that following has become more mainstream, since it would be unfair to discount all the Seiko diehards who have loved the brand and its watches long before today's vi

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