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Seiko watches Chronograph 6139-6002

Seiko Chronograph
Vintage Pogue Chronograph 70m Resist dial JDM - 1971 Serviced

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1971 | No original box | No original papers
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Basic Info
Listing code GGFVN7
Brand Seiko
Model Chronograph
Reference number 6139-6002
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1971
Condition (Light signs of wear or scratches)
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Bulgaria, Sofia
Price €899 (= $987)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber Seiko cal. 6139
Power reserve 45 h
Number of jewels 17

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 41 x 46 mm
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Mineral Glass
Dial Blue
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet color Steel
Clasp Fold clasp
Clasp material Steel

Functions
Chronograph, Date, Weekday, Tachymeter

Other
Luminous hands, Rotating Bezel, Only Original Parts, Luminous indices

Description
The ref. 6139-6002 is fascinating in more ways than one.
Nicknamed The Pogue, the model was famously worn by Colonel William Pogue on the 1973' Skylab 4 space mission. He took it with him on his own accord, without authorization from NASA, and wore it on his main hand while delegating his NASA-approved Speedmaster to his off-hand. (That would make The Pogue the first automatic chronograph wristwatch worn in space, in case you're wondering.)
What's more, as if its backstory wasn't cool enough in itself, the 6139-6002 is also powered by Seiko's first self-winding chronograph movement, which made its debut around the same time as Zenith's El Primero after a year-long competition over creating the first automatic chronograph.
Unfortunately, finding an original 6139-6002 nowadays has proved nearly impossible, as most examples out there are either redialed, feature unoriginal parts, or have been polished beyond recognition. Even if an authentic one does pop up, it's usually in pretty rough shape.
The example on offer here, however, is one of the exceptions.
As indicated by the "Water 70m Resist" script on the dial, this watch dates to somewhere between 1970 and 1972. The serial number further narrows down its date of manufacture to August of 1971 - towards the end of this variation's production run. The case isn't notched above the bezel, which is consistent with its year of manufacture and confirms that neither the case, caseback, or dial have been replaced. The latter is in excellent condition and showcases a balanced patina, while the bezel retains all of its original color - a testament to its authenticity. What's more, the case is crisp and sharp and has never been polished, and the chronograph pushers and crown are correct to the model. Remarkably, even the inner bezel is in full working order!

The watch was just serviced in 02.2023 by our in-house watchmaker and is ticking confidently. It comes outfitted with a quality aftermarket replacement bracelet.

Covered by a limited warranty of 1 year, starting on the date of purchase.

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