{"product_id":"seiko-6309-7049-dive-watch-tt01261","title":"Seiko 6309-7049 Dive Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDivers like this 6309-7049 are what Seiko is all about. Rough, tough, and eminently reliable, the 6309 has adorned the wrists of professional and amateur divers alike. For the collector who wants a daily driver that can handle whatever punishment that comes its way, this is a turtle that’s hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 6309 came in several different variations, with unique case and dial configurations. What we offer here is a 6309-7049. Like its contemporary, the 6309-7040, the 6309-7049 boasts round hour makers interspersed with the “sword” indices at the Poles. All of this is housed in the famous turtle case that has become a byword for Seiko divers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRecently serviced, this 6309-7049 is rough and ready to wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn 1976, Seiko released the Reference 6309. Like its predecessor, the 6105, the 6309 has a cushion case. However, the shape of the case was something entirely new for Seiko—a 42mm symmetrical design reminiscent of a turtle’s shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis shape has become nothing short of iconic for Seiko, and is still present in their collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dial on the Seiko 6309 is a masterpiece and, like several other dive watches, is a lesson in simplicity. The famous “sword” hour indices at the poles are complimented by circular lume dots throughout. Other improvements included a day function and a thicker bi-directional bezel with two rings of knurling versus one, making it easier to operate with gloves. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8195253469271,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Seiko_6309-7049_Dive_Watch_TT01261_1.jpg?v=1528300622","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/seiko-6309-7049-dive-watch-tt01261","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}