7 Reasons Seiko Will NEVER Make a Watch this Good Again!

Seiko will never make a Watch this good again... comment if you agree!

This Seiko 6139-6002 is a vintage automatic chronograph from Seiko produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Surprisingly they only produced these chronographs (in various forms) for 10 years, before quartz took over. But Seiko wouldn’t introduce a quartz chronograph to replace it until 1982.

0:00 Intro
1:00 Reason One - Design
2:15 Reason Two - Functionality
3:10 Reason Three - Automatic Strategy
4:50 Reason Four - Collectibility
6:00 Reason Five - Serviceability
7:40 Reason Six - Historical Importance
9:00 Reason Seven - Pricing
10:10 What do you think?

Disclosures:

#seiko #seiko6139 #seikospeedtimer #vintageseiko #seikochrono #seiko #bestchronograph #sikopogue

[cj]

These speedtimers were very popular among navigators for the U.S. military in the Vietnam era. We have one in a display case at the officers’ club at NAS Whidbey Island, which was one of the two primary bases for the A-6 Intruder, aircraft and crews.

[drticzon]

Excellent information. I have a Dec 1975 Pogue, which has been my everyday watch since June 1976 (original owner, 8th grade graduation gift). My Pogue is still all original, but during it’s last service 8 months ago (see Blair Watch Project Channel on YouTube) it had two more jewels added to the upper and lower arbor port of the main spring, which is the weakness of the Seiko movement. With the new jewels, it can now run technically forever as a long it gets serviced. My watch is running 3-4 +/- per day now. Keep up on the good video content. I enjoy watching your videos.

[carllange]

This chronograph was designed for actually timing events. It has a 30 minute timing sub-dial, instead of a hard to read 60 minute sub-dial. The lack of hacking is not a problem since there is no running seconds hand anyway. No hand winding is a reasonable trade-off considering the innovative functioning of the crown.

[Bob.martens]

I never knew these had an inner rotating bezel! Does it stay in place when worn?
None of the inner rotating bezels of my Alpinists do, but who cares:)

[georgeliquor]

The 6002 has iconic status due its space fairing cousin the 6005 worn by William Pogue on the space station, i have a 6002 which is a great looking functional watch but there are lots of 6139 variants such as the 6139 7070 i am wearing at the moment, i love it and wear it quite a lot and a steel at around £200 fully serviced with 2 extra jewels fitted. Underated to say the least, also look at Citizen bullhead around the same price with the awesome 8110 movement anf dont forget the Tissot pr516 GL with blue sunburst dial and floating chapter ring, again around £200 for a really good one, i love vintage watches

[sdcoinshooter]

My first watch, bought for $95 when I was 13 years old. Amazing watch.

[Supercruze]

Great vid segment Sam. Well documented and produced as usual. Thanks for what you do for the WIS community.

[djordjejovic]

100% true. That is why we, Seiko lovers, search for 6139 and 6138 rather than new chronographs.

[therealshaft]

My father gave me his pogue watch that was given to him as a kid in 1975. The watch is engraved with my fathers name and year and from whom given it to him. It has not ran in 20+ years and i just took it to my local jewler they opened it and looked at it and said it only needed a cleaning aka servicing and they would have to send it out to be serviced and crystal swapped. They quoted me 6 weeks and will cost an estimated $180. Only thing i need to find is a original strap/band as my dad wore it on a custom stering silver band

[PocketWatchTime]

Nice review. Looks like I need to find a vintage Seiko for the collection.

[justme]

In 1970 the JDM Speedtimer was 18, 000 Yen which was $50.

[canadianwatchmonkey]

This was a very well researched and executed review.. Thank you!

[ssnydess]

I love this informational review and my automatic 60139 that got me through pilot training in the USAF for over 20 years of accurate timing! Funny, but it was considered a pilot "big watch" in the early seventies but wasn't that big. After being my fav watch in the AF and Army aviation, it langiused after stopping. Due to do a good job of timing. A few years ago, I had it rebuilt and timed. Well worth the investment, I frequently wear it for it's classic good looks and perfect time keeping. Astounding that I paid $65 for it new from a Viet Nam vet coming come.

[cherishedtimewatches]

Thanks for sharing, I have always been a big fan of Seiko and it was the trilogy of Seiko, Bulova and Citizen that start my watch obsession. I had no idea that the crown of this model had the functionality that it had. As you know I already purchased the modern speedtimer based upon your video. Its snowing here so perhaps its a good time to make a cup of tea and research the model further. Well done!

[andrewbarnes]

Great video. Wished I'd seen this 3-weeks ago before I attended an antique fair. Had a blue version with Pepsi dial in my hand but the watch and bracelet were in such poor condition I passed. Wish I hadn't now. Instead, bought an old Rolex for my daughter. What a mistake that turned out to be. Next time...

[canadianwatchmonkey]

These have gotten very pricey, I managed to locate a near mint condition somewhat overlooked Seiko Helmet for $400 a few years back and am very pleased with it.

[wilsonsantos]

Sachs Vintage watch - How can I get his contact, website? Thanks

[dazkurt]

100 dollars in 1973 worth today more like 700.

[CamiloHPNunes]

Iam new to thw chanel but one thing I must say, this guy really know what he is talking about. Hes right on the mark about everything said on this video.

[Sashko_Dee]

This watch features prominently in an episode of Columbo. It is central to the plot and we even get a close up shot of it.