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6139-6002 Resist Dial Pogue from August 1971 - Serviced & Relumed
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- MODEL: Resist 70m T Dial Seiko Pogue
- REFERENCE: 6139-6002
- DIAL: Original Yellow/gold JAPAN 6139-6030T
- CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
- CASE DIMENSIONS: 41.5x46.7x14mm Height,
- LUG WIDTH: 19mm
- CRYSTAL: Hardlex Mineral Crystal
- CASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel
- MOVEMENT: Seiko Automatic Cal. 6138B, 17 Jewel
- Manufacturing date: August 1971
- Service History: Serviced ±20s/day
- Bracelet: High quality pressed link AM, will fit up to a 22cm wrist
Vintage Seiko - Resist 70m T dial Pogue in good condition on high quality AM pressed straight H-Link bracelet that will fit up to a 22cm wrist.
These watches are referred to as the 'Pogue' after Colonel William Pogue, who wore his own personal 6139-6005 on NASA's Skylab 4 mission in 1973, the third and final mission to the United States’ first space station. Although the 6139 was never formally approved for mission use, Col. Pogue stated that his operated flawlessly during his time in space where he mainly used it to time engine burns. Pogue said that as he had been using his Seiko during training for up to a year before the mission launched (they weren't issued their Omega Speedmasters until very late in training) and had grown familiar with his Seiko, he decided to bring it as his trusted timepiece without seeking official approval from NASA.
Click here to read a GQ piece about this iconic watch
I acquired this particular 6139 because of its strong similarities with Pogue’s personal piece and I’m a fan of watches that show their history and character. Unfortunately the lume was in very bad shape and as there was a real danger of the rot damaging the indices/dial I took the decision to have it relumed at service when a replacement glass was also installed, thanks as usual to @be.vintage.gb for the great work & now you can actually tell the time in the dark as originally intended.
Manufactured by the Suwa factory in August 1971. Movement is fully serviced, clean, free of any deterioration and keeping great vintage time. Automatic chronograph with a single thirty minute register at 6 o’clock, internal rotating bezel operated via the crown and tachymeter scale. Chrono functions all work as they should, pushers click nice and firmly & sweep/sub hands reset accurately to zero. Day/Date functions work correctly by pushing in the crown lightly for day and more firmly for date.
Movement: Original, SEIKO Suwa 6139B - Great condition. Day/date turn over at midnight & quickset works as it should.
Serviced with pusher, crown and caseback gaskets replaced/lubricated but not guaranteed water resistant.
Dial: Good condition with interesting patina, some UV fave and consistent spotting that gives the watch a similar look to Pogue's personal piece. Hands and indices sympathetically relumed at service with strong even glow - Great for those who want to wear their watches at night and be able to clearly see the time.
Hour/Minute hands: Original in great condition & relumed.
Sweep/Sub: Original red retaining good strong colour
Inner rotating bezel: Original, works as it should via crown, significant UV fade
Day/Date at 3 o'clock Day in English and French, features the classic Sunday in red
Glass: Unmarked, replaced at service (original available on request)
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel with normal age related wear. Case-back is in great shape with serial number and reference numbers still clearly legible
Outer bezel: Original Pepsi, fairly worn but still nice and bright.
Crown: Original, well fitted, new seal.
Bracelet: Comes on a very accurate AM straight H Link bracelet that is full length (up to 22cm) and in great condition
Year and location of manufacture - August 1971 - Serial No.182970 - Japan SEIKO Suwa Factory
A word of caution: I strongly advise you to do plenty of research before committing your hard earned money to buying a Pogue or any other vintage Seiko. It may come as a surprise considering Seiko are not considered 'high end' that parts on watches you will see for sale are aftermarket (in other words fake) and many pieces are what's known in the trade as 'Frankens', watches put together from various sources and using fake parts. It used to be quite easy to spot these watches but AM parts are getting more difficult to tell from the real thing, so please be very wary. I would also advise you to 'buy the seller' and hopefully as you are reading this it means you're considering doing just that. I have spent many years building my reputation and doing the research so you don't have to. Feel free to contact me with questions and I am always more than happy to provide referrals.
These watches are referred to as the 'Pogue' after Colonel William Pogue, who wore his own personal 6139-6005 on NASA's Skylab 4 mission in 1973, the third and final mission to the United States’ first space station. Although the 6139 was never formally approved for mission use, Col. Pogue stated that his operated flawlessly during his time in space where he mainly used it to time engine burns. Pogue said that as he had been using his Seiko during training for up to a year before the mission launched (they weren't issued their Omega Speedmasters until very late in training) and had grown familiar with his Seiko, he decided to bring it as his trusted timepiece without seeking official approval from NASA.
Click here to read a GQ piece about this iconic watch
I acquired this particular 6139 because of its strong similarities with Pogue’s personal piece and I’m a fan of watches that show their history and character. Unfortunately the lume was in very bad shape and as there was a real danger of the rot damaging the indices/dial I took the decision to have it relumed at service when a replacement glass was also installed, thanks as usual to @be.vintage.gb for the great work & now you can actually tell the time in the dark as originally intended.
Manufactured by the Suwa factory in August 1971. Movement is fully serviced, clean, free of any deterioration and keeping great vintage time. Automatic chronograph with a single thirty minute register at 6 o’clock, internal rotating bezel operated via the crown and tachymeter scale. Chrono functions all work as they should, pushers click nice and firmly & sweep/sub hands reset accurately to zero. Day/Date functions work correctly by pushing in the crown lightly for day and more firmly for date.
Movement: Original, SEIKO Suwa 6139B - Great condition. Day/date turn over at midnight & quickset works as it should.
Serviced with pusher, crown and caseback gaskets replaced/lubricated but not guaranteed water resistant.
Dial: Good condition with interesting patina, some UV fave and consistent spotting that gives the watch a similar look to Pogue's personal piece. Hands and indices sympathetically relumed at service with strong even glow - Great for those who want to wear their watches at night and be able to clearly see the time.
Hour/Minute hands: Original in great condition & relumed.
Sweep/Sub: Original red retaining good strong colour
Inner rotating bezel: Original, works as it should via crown, significant UV fade
Day/Date at 3 o'clock Day in English and French, features the classic Sunday in red
Glass: Unmarked, replaced at service (original available on request)
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel with normal age related wear. Case-back is in great shape with serial number and reference numbers still clearly legible
Outer bezel: Original Pepsi, fairly worn but still nice and bright.
Crown: Original, well fitted, new seal.
Bracelet: Comes on a very accurate AM straight H Link bracelet that is full length (up to 22cm) and in great condition
Year and location of manufacture - August 1971 - Serial No.182970 - Japan SEIKO Suwa Factory
A word of caution: I strongly advise you to do plenty of research before committing your hard earned money to buying a Pogue or any other vintage Seiko. It may come as a surprise considering Seiko are not considered 'high end' that parts on watches you will see for sale are aftermarket (in other words fake) and many pieces are what's known in the trade as 'Frankens', watches put together from various sources and using fake parts. It used to be quite easy to spot these watches but AM parts are getting more difficult to tell from the real thing, so please be very wary. I would also advise you to 'buy the seller' and hopefully as you are reading this it means you're considering doing just that. I have spent many years building my reputation and doing the research so you don't have to. Feel free to contact me with questions and I am always more than happy to provide referrals.