16th November is #PogueDay

ewand

Started by @Pip on another forum and referenced - https://omegaforums.net/threads/seikos.33518/page-39#post-833140... the 16th November 1973 was when Col William Pogue headed to space, carrying the first automatic chronograph to leave the earth's gravity.

#PogueDay is here!

Here's my July 1969 silver dial 6139-6000, supposedly very rare due to the combination of colours and dial markings. Acquired through OF last year, since serviced, jewelled, relumed and now looking great.

khanmu

I didn’t know that - the things you learn on this forum.... and most amazing of all, the 16th Nov is my birthday!

Unfortunately I’m on holiday and my Pogue is at home 🙁

Quick question - how do you date a Pogue - is there a serial number database?

khanmu

Realise I forgot to add a photo of mine... here it is.. serial number dates it to Jan 1972:

I think the bracelet and end links are wrong tho - the last link looks too wide:

Anyone know what the correct end link/bracelet should be or if there’s a reference number?

Thanks..

Willie_B

For a 1972 watch it would not have had the tapered bracelet, it should be straight. There is a good repro from UncleSeiko available, I have it on mine.
https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p6/6139-600x_H-Link_Bracelet.html