Saturday, May 2, 2020

Homage Series: Athaya Vintage AV002 Lamafa Diver => Seiko 6105-811X Diver

Since the Seiko 6105-811X dive watch (either 6105-8110 or 6105-8119; both are exactly the same, the last digit in the reference number indicates in which market the watch was originally sold) was introduced to the market in 1970, the design has been widely copied. Athaya Vintage, an independent watch company in Indonesia has made a homage to this icon. Its interpretation is the Athaya Vintage AV002 Lamafa Diver.

Athaya Vintage AV002 Lamafa DiverSeiko 6105-811X Diver
Width - 44.3 mm
Length - 48 mm
Height - 13.5 mm
Lug width - 20 mm
Complication - Date (hidden)
Movement - NH35A; 24 jewels
Material - Stainless steel
Strap - Rubber
Crystal - Domed sapphire & AR coating
Water rating - 200 m
Crown - Screw-down
Bezel - Unidirectional 120 clicks
Weight - 107.4 gm
MSRP - USD350
Produced - 2015
Width - 44 mm
Length - 47.5 mm
Height - 12.5 mm
Lug width - 19 mm
Complication - Date
Movement - 6105B; 17 jewels
Material - Stainless steel
Strap - Rubber
Crystal - Dual-curved Hardlex
Water rating - 150 m
Crown - Twist-and-lock
Bezel - Unidirectional 60 clicks
Weight - 70 gm
MSRP - USD75
Produced - 1970

As you can see from the specifications, the AV002 Lamafa is closely aligned with the 6105-811X in terms of dimensions. Athaya Vintage does provide options of a watch with date aperture or otherwise. I chose not to have a date window (the date wheel is still there nevertheless). If you would like a real likeness to the original, you can order one with the date window as per the 6105-811X.

If you are a collector but may have problems getting an original 6105-811X. The AV002 Lamafa is an excellent proxy to the original.






3 comments:

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  2. As you can see from the specifications, the AV002 Lamafa is closely aligned with the 6105-811X in terms of dimensions. Athaya Vintage does provide options of a watch with date aperture or otherwise. I chose not to have a date window (the date wheel is still there nevertheless). If you would like a real likeness to the original, you can order one with the date window as per the 6105-811X. wayfair coupon 20% entire purchase

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