{"product_id":"seiko-pogue-speedtimer-chronograph-6139-6000-1969","title":"Seiko Pogue Speedtimer Chronograph 6139-6000 (1969)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis watch has already been sold. Looking for a similar model? Contact us and we may be able to source one for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe Seiko 6139 is one of the most important chronograph calibres in horological history, introduced in 1969 as part of the race to develop the world’s first automatic chronograph. Seiko’s solution stood out thanks to its robust construction, featuring both a column wheel and vertical clutch, technology still used in modern high-end chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe “Pogue” nickname originates from astronaut William Pogue, who wore a yellow-dial 6139 during the Skylab 4 mission, making it one of the first automatic chronographs used in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis particular example is the desirable \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJDM blue “Speedtimer” variant\u003c\/span\u003e, produced for the Japanese domestic market. Early examples from 1969, like this one, are especially collectible, featuring the characteristic \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003enotched case design\u003c\/span\u003e and classic Pepsi tachymeter bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Seiko\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Pogue Speedtimer (JDM)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e 6139-6000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e 948269\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e April 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Seiko 6139 automatic chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eChronograph (30-minute counter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCentral seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDay-date (Kanji\/English)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Stainless steel (“notched case”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e approx. 41.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e approx. 46.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Dark blue JDM dial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e New, scratch-free crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Original Pepsi tachymeter bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e New aftermarket stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eFits up to approx. 22 cm wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e No box or papers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis watch is in \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003every good vintage condition with attractive, honest wear\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe stainless steel case remains well-defined, with visible but even signs of use consistent with age, while still retaining the original \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003enotched case geometry\u003c\/span\u003e. The bezel insert is original and shows light wear and fading, adding to the authentic vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eoriginal dark blue dial is well preserved\u003c\/span\u003e, with a subtle patina. The applied indices have developed a warm, aged lume tone, and the hands show matching ageing, maintaining a cohesive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe watch has received a \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003efull professional service\u003c\/span\u003e, including \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003enew gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e, and all functions operate correctly. The chronograph resets properly, and the day-date mechanism works as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eA \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003enew crystal\u003c\/span\u003e has been installed, ensuring excellent clarity, and the watch is fitted with a \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003enew aftermarket stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eApart from the crystal and bracelet, the watch retains its \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eoriginal core components (case, dial, hands, bezel)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe watch has been completely serviced by our professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SpecialTimer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61385892692298,"sku":null,"price":635.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/0694\/7658\/files\/IMG_1469.jpg?v=1774001104","url":"https:\/\/specialtimer.com\/products\/seiko-pogue-speedtimer-chronograph-6139-6000-1969","provider":"SpecialTimer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}