This is a very fine example of a 1970's MACV-SOG watch. Running very strong and accurately, with all functions working as they should.

All parts are original to the watch as far as I know, and the case is unpolished. The crystal has no major scratches and looks amazing for the age and believed to be original.

The dial and hands are absolutely stunning, and you will be hard pressed to find another one in this good of condition.

The jury is still out on whether or not these were ever used/issued to MACV SOG units during the Vietnam war, but it’s acknowledged that they have a near identical design to watches like the 6619-8060 and 6119-8100 which were documented in books like ‘Running Recon’ to being bought, worn, and issued by MACV SOG personnel. I put together this video review of this watch discussing whether this is an actual MACV-SOG watch or not:



Experts on MACV SOG Seikos also acknowledge that the 6106-821X iterations were the best of the line in terms of quality, having stainless steel cases, both day and date quickset by crown push, applied Seiko and DX logo, upgraded movement with hacking feature, screw down caseback, ...

For detailed specs, here’s some ads for essentially the same model watch. Note that these are for 6106-8219 but the last digit just denotes distribution region and the -8217 I’m offering for sale is identical in all respects.

Hodinkee sold two of these for $1900, and referred to them as MACV SOG Seikos, and when these pop up for sale elsewhere they’re at least $1200-$1500

https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/max-v-sog-1?variant=39719716683851

1969 Seiko 6106-8219 Automatic “DX” Post “MAC-V SOG”

VIETNAM ERA~1969 SEIKO 6106-8219 DX “MAC V-SOG”

Seiko MACV-SOG w/ poster, bracelet, suede strap, nato. Just serviced 6106-8217

Watch will include the 19mm Hodinkee strap as you see pictured. $995 via PayPal, Venmo or Zelle (PayPal fees and shipping USPS w/signature in CONUS INCLUDED!). If you are outside of the US just message me and I can give you a shipping rate.

I have also done a lot of trades here on WUS. I am open to trade ideas. Mostly military or diver style tool watches. 41mm or less in size. Not a huge quartz fan. And I am very picky about microbrands.

I have purchased in recent years from WUS sellers, and I am trying to transition away from eBay (fees). I am “blaker333” on eBay too, you can message me there as well. I have 20+yrs of selling experience there with 100% positive feedback. I am sure I am not the only one trying to move away from eBay’s high fees.

Thanks for the consideration and please feel free to PM me with any questions you may have.

Or email me at threehandhunter (at) gmail.com