Amazing Value! Vintage Automatic Seiko Chronograph (6139-6012) for $150 - Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
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Here is a full review of my 1970s vintage Seiko automatic chronograph that I bought on eBay for only $150USD. The reference number for this specific watch is 6139-6012. There were a lot of questions and doubts about this watch when I bought it.
I've been looking for a vintage automatic Seiko chrono for a long time. I think they offer amazing value for money. It's pretty much impossible to find a new automatic chronograph for under $600. With vintage Seikos there a lot of options. In this video I will give you some advice on 3 things you should do when buying a vintage Seiko Chrono.
I'm happy with my watch although it does have some shortcomings. Enjoy the video!
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I greatly appreciate how you pointed out the flaws and replacement parts ! This is expected on a Vintage watch purchased theese days!
A fine review, Oleg! I wore this watch from 1971 until 82 but with a bright blue starburst dial. It came to me from my uncle in the Air Force via the PX, a JDM like this one. In anesthesia residency it was a true tool watch enabling the timing of ventilator cycling in the operating room when one could not simply set the ventilator rate but I had to time the cycle in seconds and divide into 60 to get breaths per minute. It took years of HARD knocks through high school, college, medical school with several broken bands until it failed while timing a ventilator cycle, the chronometer second hand spinning like a propeller. I kept it for years too unsophisticated to take it to a watchmaker but I finally left it behind for a Casio to time the vent. Maybe 5 years ago I picked up another, then another, finally a third on EBay! 1/3 works great and is a prize in my rotation. I much prefer the modest 39 mm size to the larger Pogue. It sits beautifully on my small 6.75” wrist. When I turn it to check the time it flashes in the sun and I can almost feel my other arm around my first girlfriend when I was 16.
Thanks for sharing the cool story man.
The dark mark on the minute hand is from resetting the chrono and the sweep swings back so fast, it flexes and if the minute hand is between the sweep and the 0 position the sweep hits the minute hand and chips the paint off. The dial is original. Also, I have a 1971 model with seiko 5 Speedtimer on it. That's how you know it's jdm, when it says Speedtimer, your 6139 here is a global version, not jdm. Still cool though. Also, 1 more thing, they ALL came with hardlex mineral. Acrylic crystal is aftermarket. I recommend you get a mineral replacement. Still an awesome watch.
Hey great review, so much so that I bought one! Love it, has a gold face with beads of rice bracelet.
I had it restored.
What do you think of value of these watches ?
Thanks, Patrick
That is an awesome find Oleg, such a cool vintage Seiko. I love it "misaligned chapter ring = genuine Seiko" :D The tips you gave at the end are fantastic. Thank you for another fantastic video :)
Thank you Jeffrey:) Only real Seiko watches can be misaligned so spectacularly lol
I like the secret link idea, a lot. That sets you apart from other reviewers. I’m excited to see where you take that idea in the future
Thank you my friend. It makes sharing my finds easier:)
It's a fantastic watch Oleg you got a great buy there. I'm really into Vintage watches at the moment, and there are amazing bargains out there. You just need to be careful or lucky, or both haha. Enjoy mate ⌚
Thanks Chris. Being careful and lucky is the name of the game lol
All the best, Oleg.
Hi just found your channel look great i got a seiko helmet chronograph from the 70s automatic i member my dad having one many years ago don't what happened to it I got one off eBay about 6 months ago for 170pounds i to was very luck it's a great watch running perfect just like my dad fantastic . Cheer Bill from the uk
hey oleg , about the dial , i think the best way would be to find a replacement one , also on your day window its english/portuges ;) , have a good one mate !!
Thank you for the suggestion. I'll see if I can find a replacement dial. PS. Now I feel like a fool for saying the second language was French...
All the best, Oleg.
I got a seiko 5 with the same english/ portugese day wheel , for a month i thaught that was misspell french , and a portugese friend told it to me ( and iam french) , so dont feel like a fool !! ahaha
Great review Oleg , fortune favours the brave and it looks like you got yourself a good watch by taking the risk. Not sure I would be that confident without actually handling the watch , such as the ones you purchase from the flea market. So far I have bought all my watches new, but I can definitely see the attraction of bargain hunting the vintage market. There must be untold numbers of watches out there but I always think there will be loads more people who have more knowledge of watches than me getting in there first and snapping up the good ones. We have plenty of antique and curio shops here in Scotland and I think I may just be looking there for that next watch I cannot live without :-) Really enjoying your channel so keep up the good work.
Thank you Tom! I love vintage watches and hunting for vintage pieces. I think there are some incredible watches and some incredible deals on watches in the used/vintage market. However, you do have to be careful because it's very easy to buy "headache" instead of a watch. My advice would be to start cheap (under $50) and try to test out the watch as much as possible before buying it. Good luck, and all the best, Oleg.
keep in mind to keep the chrono always running.. and in case you use it and have to reset the Chrono don't do a "hard reset" beginning from between the 2 o'clock and the 10 o'clock position.. otherwise you can damage the hands and the movement.
Thanks for the tips, my friend!
Sorry but I didn’t get you @GITMO. Can you please elaborate?
@@hashimsheriff703 the chrono of a 6139 is running without heavy pressure on the mechanism ( which is good ) the moment you stop the chrono it will build up pressure and that eventually can cause the mechanism to fail, and it is very difficult to find spare parts.
( a hard reset = if you stop the chrono when the secondhand is positioned between the 1 o'clock marker and the 11 o'clock marker ) that sudden reset could make the secondhand vibrate and damage the hour and minute hand.
Sorry I was late to view this really good video. Once again my French Bulldog (Brie) says hello to Bond! I think she wants to meet him. She says he's cute. Anyway,looks like you got a really nice watch for the money. Anytime you can get one for under $200 that is functioning well then it is a deal. I have a lot of these 6139's as well as the 6138's. All very cool watches. The one thing about your watch I like is the chronograph seconds hand snaps back fast to zero. That is a great thing. Most are very sluggish returning to the zero. Good luck with your videos. I appreciate someone who takes us back in time to the 1970's!
Thank you my friend and say hi to Brie! I'm really happy with the purchase. It was nerve-wrecking opening the box for the first time and testing the chrono. Luckily, my risk has paid off. Do you find any different in the movement (accuracy etc...) between 6139 and 6138?
All the best, Oleg and Bond.
I’d reach out to Spencer Klein for fixing of the dial issues. He has a wealth of knowledge when it come to Seiko.
Thank you for the suggestion:)
Nice review!! Even with the few negatives you mentioned, you landed a great vintage watch!!! Kuddos!!
Thank you my friend!
If it runs and chrono works that's good enough most important thing is the dial and whether if it is original. If you are willing to shell out thousands for a speedmaster don't be cheap on these 6139s they are every bit as historic if not more - first automatic chronograph and first in space.
Hi Oleg. It's a lovely looking watch, pity about the negatives. The day/date change is the same on the 6139 "Pogue" I found it a bit weird changing them on mine. I find that if you change the day first and then you can change the date without the day advancing any further. Great vid.
Thank you my friend. That date change is funky but I guess its part of Seiko's charm. All the best, Oleg.
ps. Kind of jealous of your "Pogue"
That's gorgeous! A budget Pogue! Love it 👍👍
Thanks buddy!
It will be my next must have
Nice watch and I hope you enjoy your purchase. Best of luck
Thank you buddy!
There it is, again: great watch and a beautiful one. Wear it in good health and enjoy it a lot
Cheers from Germany 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Konstantin! So happy with my find:) All the best, Oleg and Bond.
24Hours At A Time, you can bro it’s a beautiful Chrono 🙏🏻🙏🏻
excellent watch for the price, well done
Thank you!
You are taking impeccable precautions not to get a Franken watch.... Those who dislike Frankin watches will be proud of you... Those who make Frankin watches are probably looking over their shoulder.
Now I have to look over my shoulder. At least I have Bond to protect me lol
@@24hourstimeNot you... It is the shysters that have to look over their shoulder, as they are being exposed for making Franken watches.
Lovely watch. I will be on the lookout for vintage pieces myself now
Thanks Steve. There are so many great vintage pieces out there. All the best, Oleg.
Wooow
Thanks Jaroslaw! I'll just keep the dial as is, for now. Maybe in the future I'll find a replacement dial. All the best, Oleg.
Be patient, if the time will come, You can order custom dial on the internet ;)
Another way to win this stage :)
Hello. Nice watch, I will wear as it is, I do not think you can remove glue without damage the dial, but if it is important for you I will look for a used dial. The day is in spanish-english "MIErcoles".
Thanks for the suggestion. I guess I will live with it for now. Maybe I'll come across a replacement dial at some point in the future. All the best, Oleg.
ps. Appreciate you letting me know about the second language.
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Seiko collectors never cease to amaze me. Why do you persist in overrated, obsolete, and poorly made watches? I wore Seiko back in high school. I wonder if the quality control was as bad then? Reminds me of of British sports car enthusiasts. They were so forgiving of their cars imperfections, yet at what cost? Where are those companies today? Most have bankrupted. Those that are still around were bought out by other companies. These companies do things right and produce quality cars for their customers. Sadly, Seiko can produce quality time pieces. They just seem to prefer to sell nostalgia. Why would anyone buy such lackluster products. Then again, I have noticed that many Seiko customers also like Soviet era junk. All I can say is remember the words of PT Barnum.... LMAO!
List of best things in life:
1. Seiko
2. Vostok
3. Jaguar (cars)
4. The rest
...
5. Invicta
@@24hourstime, Lol! 1. Breitling 2. Omega 3. Porsche)))
@@gregalonzo747, 1) Damasko 2) Oris 3) Corvette
@@24hourstime,
1. Armand Nicolet
2. Tag Heuer
3. Oris
4. BMW
By the way Oleg, Land Rover owns Jaguar.
24Hours At A Time
1. Squale
2.Glycine
3. Oris
4. BMW
The glue is removed by a tiny sandblaster... It is a lenghty and expensive process though.
I think I will just leave it as is for now. Maybe look for a replacement dial in the future. Appreciate your advice. All the best, Oleg.
Rotate the crown moves the tach
Great vid but you please feature a sekonda
Would love to. My goal is to buy one when I go to Ukraine (next year). All the best, Oleg.
@@24hourstime brilliant thank you very much my friend
nice watch really like
Thank you!
Hello, I have aserious note thought. Watches which com from Venezuela could have a very horrible history. The Police steal many watches from Venezuelans, could be from dead corpse, soldiers kill ppl ver vasg, or from people who are arrested, or whoever they want. Many who flee out of Venezuela have to leave their homes and the government of Venezuela confiscate the homes so they take everything and they might sell watches of the previous owners of the the housed. We have family in Venezuela, they know I collect watches and they told us about that situaton. I myself wouldn't buy if the seller is in/from Venezuela, those watches could have a lot of spilled blood and lost lifes on them.
I hope this helps you a bit more.
Kind regards,
Walter
i have a seiko vintage watch 1990
Once a watch hits the 15 year mark. Its a (vintage).... All this talk about a watch having to be 25 years old .. To be vintage.. Wrong !!!
It’s not french, it is spanish.
its not french its spanish
Now I feel like a fool lol
Yes Oleg, wednesday = MIErcoles (spanish) and MERcredi (if it was french). No googling, just perks of speaking 7 languages.
W0w
This is how you set day and date, I guess
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Oooohhhh.. mind blown hahaha. Thanks Carlo!
Best regards to Bond, and keep going with your channel :)
So 150 dollars for a Frankein watch with disgusting paint spots all over the dial ( the date window omg) you call it an "amazing value"? Personally I call it a scam..Face it my friend the dude who sells you that crap robbed you...And how a "JDM model" have not a japanese date disk but a english/spanish one? Juste make no sense..exept maybe the guy who butchered this watch change it too...Anyway so I hope since the video came out you put this junk in the trash..