Great stuff as always Spencer. If that’s truly an Aussie black 6138, it should have a little kangaroo on the dial in place of a Suwa symbol. Only seen by looking through an empty beer glass during a full solar eclipse.
my black version has even more brownish lume , even on hands andis not polished to, something beautiful. I didn't know that black version is bit more rare, good to know.
I’m really liking the bullheads more and more. I have the brown 6138 which is spectacular and now I’m looking for a black one, but as another poster mentioned, there are a lot of fakes to be concerned about. These are tremendous value over the Swiss bullheads which are now fetching increasingly high prices.
Worth noting that there are lots of “fake” black bullheads that started circulating a few years ago and still come up for sale now. I fell for one last year. I think their case serial number ended 3147. All put together recently from Seiko parts but not original 70s bullheads. You could argue: what’s the difference between that and a Watchco Seamaster 300? Well, yup, I see your point.
Lester Loves Watches my serial number on my case says 798797 Is this correct of fake ? How can I check for authenticity? I recently bought a black bullhead 6138-0040
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch It may, yes. As I recall, this watch was advertised in 1977 for around $200.00. I have no way of attesting to that aside from my somewhat fallible memory. I would like to be able to back this up with advertisements or other tangible documentation. I have not been able to find anything to back up my memory. Any suggestions would be helpful.
I recently bought a black bullhead 6138-0040 my serial number on the back of case says 798797 Is this correct or fake ? How can I check for authenticity?
I inherited one of these watches from my grandfather and was wondering what to do if it stops ticking. It's the brown version and it says "seiko sports speed timer" on the front. Do you know if it just needs a battery? I didn't see anything that could be unscrewed in the back.
that's very interesting information! Every verifiable Canadian one I've seen has been French / English. The reason I say Australia / SE Asia though is that the final digit of N. American models typically is "9". This Bullhead is a "0". What's the last digit of your casing number?
Good video as usual. I would love to see your comparison review between the Seiko Bullhead and the Citizen Bullhead of the same period. Citizen is still for what I see quite underrated but their quality are quite good ( base on your video here : th-cam.com/video/re2TW9Ug7WE/w-d-xo.html ) with very nice designs. I have a few incoming Citizen and I am very impressed with them ( I will show them later on my instagram for those interested ). Thanks.
Great stuff as always Spencer. If that’s truly an Aussie black 6138, it should have a little kangaroo on the dial in place of a Suwa symbol. Only seen by looking through an empty beer glass during a full solar eclipse.
I think the black ones had a different lume compound. They seem to turn tan fairly often.
The only person I've seen that gets happy about their watch being dirty lol. Great pick up!
my black version has even more brownish lume , even on hands andis not polished to, something beautiful. I didn't know that black version is bit more rare, good to know.
I learn so much from these. Love them!
I know this is older video. Thank you for it. Just picked up a 6138-0040 black dial. And yes the case is polished up.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting; I appreciate it.
I’m really liking the bullheads more and more. I have the brown 6138 which is spectacular and now I’m looking for a black one, but as another poster mentioned, there are a lot of fakes to be concerned about. These are tremendous value over the Swiss bullheads which are now fetching increasingly high prices.
They are usually refurbished which is good that means it has been serviced and maintained when old parts malfunction or wear.
My favorite seiko watch, it just make sense to have the pusher on top for me love your video
It was informative!! thank you!!
informative as always. Thanks for taking the time.
Worth noting that there are lots of “fake” black bullheads that started circulating a few years ago and still come up for sale now. I fell for one last year. I think their case serial number ended 3147. All put together recently from Seiko parts but not original 70s bullheads. You could argue: what’s the difference between that and a Watchco Seamaster 300? Well, yup, I see your point.
Lester Loves Watches
my serial number on my case says 798797
Is this correct of fake ?
How can I check for authenticity?
I recently bought a black bullhead 6138-0040
How much did this watch ORIGINALLY sell for in the 1970's?
$125 I think?
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch Pretty sure??
@@adamselene5957 Maybe. Does it matter?
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch It may, yes. As I recall, this watch was advertised in 1977 for around $200.00. I have no way of attesting to that aside from my somewhat fallible memory. I would like to be able to back this up with advertisements or other tangible documentation. I have not been able to find anything to back up my memory. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Just picked up the Brown 6138 which I love. Great video
is there a difference on the movement between having it run with the second hand stopped in the 12 position or letting it run?
Excellent vid. Would of liked to know the weight of the brown faced one.
The machine works perfectly.
I recently bought a black bullhead 6138-0040
my serial number on the back of case says 798797
Is this correct or fake ?
How can I check for authenticity?
Could I send you my 6138 Bullhead to restore?
I inherited one of these watches from my grandfather and was wondering what to do if it stops ticking. It's the brown version and it says "seiko sports speed timer" on the front. Do you know if it just needs a battery? I didn't see anything that could be unscrewed in the back.
I figured it out! You just have to press down the left hand button and it starts right back up running again.
I answered your question in last week's video - I'm sorry I should have let you know. But great!
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch I'm so used to smart watches that I had no idea how these old ones work. So cool that it still functions!
that language variation may be from canada. I a seiko from the original owner and it has the same two day languages as shown here. (im from canada)
that's very interesting information! Every verifiable Canadian one I've seen has been French / English. The reason I say Australia / SE Asia though is that the final digit of N. American models typically is "9". This Bullhead is a "0". What's the last digit of your casing number?
Would Canadian models not be English/French?
Diver or this ?
Eine super uhr diese pullhaeit ich habe auch eine black
Thx u
Very cool...
This is watches are meant to be used by bikers greetings from Portugal
Jose gonçalves With you there friend, England.
i have this watch in blue version,if someone is interested!!
Good video as usual. I would love to see your comparison review between the Seiko Bullhead and the Citizen Bullhead of the same period. Citizen is still for what I see quite underrated but their quality are quite good ( base on your video here : th-cam.com/video/re2TW9Ug7WE/w-d-xo.html ) with very nice designs. I have a few incoming Citizen and I am very impressed with them ( I will show them later on my instagram for those interested ). Thanks.