Seiko Watch Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in the production of wristwatches, clocks, and electronic devices. The company was founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori in Tokyo, Japan. Originally named Seikosha, the company started out producing clocks before moving into the production of pocket watches in 1895.
One of the most interesting and distinctive watches from the 1970s, this is a treasured timepiece, always popular and unique! This is a vintage Seiko true Pogue chronograph automatic wristwatch, ref. 6139-6002 and dated from October 1974 – All original!
The Seiko “Pogue” has earned the nickname since Colonel William R. Pogue wore a similar watch during a NASA Skylab mission in 1973, making it the first automatic chronograph to be worn in space. Colonel Pogue wore a 6139-6005 “Resist” model, today we have a 6139-6002 model made for the international market. Also, later Seiko Pogue models did not have the “Resist” or earlier “Proof” text on the left side to indicate water resistance.
It is a self-winding watch powered by an original Seiko automatic chronograph (60 seconds – 30 minutes – pillar wheel – no manual wind) movement with a sophisticated eccentric self-winding mechanism with just one gear stage. It features the caliber 6139A, 17 jewels, day/date indicator (day quicksets by pushing the crown deeper, 2 languages / date quicksets by pushing the crown less deep), 45 hours power reserve, 21,600 A/h, Japan made. Serviced 2023.
After 50 years, it still the original yellow sunburst dial with silver/luminous hour markers, bold minute/second track, silver/luminous matching hands, red sweep second hand for the chronograph and the minute hand as well. The day/date window is located at 3 o’clock and the sub-minute dial is located at 6 o’clock. It also features an inner rotating bezel in light yellow color.
Cased in a 41 mm cushion case, all in stainless steel. Rotating “Pepsi” bezel. Water resistant. This watch also comes in the original Seiko all stainless-steel fold over clasp bracelet, it will fit a wrist up to 7 ¼” (18.4cm). It is a wonderful watch on the wrist and very easy to wear.
This watch is in lovely condition, it is a very good looking watch. Runs very well and keeps great time!
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Movement: SEIKO 17 Jewels Cal. 6139A Japan
Case Back Signed: SEIKO Stainless Steel 6139-6002 Water Resistant 401133 Japan
Measurements (mm): Case Diameter 41 Case Diameter w/Crown 44.7 Case Lug to Lug 46.8 Case Thickness 14 Lug Width 19 Band Width 20
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed.
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