6139-6005 Restoration

hcgnkhu · Jan 4, 2025

Hello all,

I recently inherited my father’s Seiko Pogue 6139-6005 that he bought new, way back when. It does not run, not in the best condition. I am planning on getting it sent in for restoration, but I was wondering if it is restorable. There is quite a bit of what looks like rust on the inside, and I want to make sure I am not too far head over heels in being confident that it can be restored.

Apologies for the ignorance, don’t know a thing about watch restoration, and it’s limitations.

Dan S · Jan 4, 2025

You will need to have a watchmaker disassemble the movement and determine what can be cleaned and what needs to be replaced.

pdxleaf · Jan 4, 2025

Here's a POC for a watchmaker knowledgeable about Seikos. He serviced my 6139, as well as a couple other watches and I have personal experience with the good quality of his work.

https://www.theseikologist.com/

Dsloan · Jan 4, 2025

I vote you go for it since it's a family momento (and a really cool watch).

The movement is in bad shape, but the rest of the watch looks is fairly good condition with some honest wear from what I assume are many years of use.

JimInOz · Jan 4, 2025

hcgnkhu
but I was wondering if it is restorable.

Most certainly. It's a sought after reference and there are many other 6139B references around that can be used for replacement parts.

Here's one on my bench ATM.

hcgnkhu · Jan 4, 2025

I do appreciate the info and kindness everyone. I have contacted Seikologist and plan on getting it fully restored, as it is a sentimental piece. Thanks again!

TorontoTim · Thurs. 7:24pm

Just don't replace the dial/other parts with aftermarket. Keep the patina and age. New crystal for sure, and obviously the movement needs a full service and likely some replacement parts but keep the dial etc. original.

I just picked up one of my three Pogues being serviced that I'm giving to a friend. Full service, cleaned up and new crystal but still obviously a 50 year old watch.

Before and after. Will be giving it to him this weekend. The notch-case 'Resist' will be one I wear, and the third is more of a toss in the drawer sort of thing. It has some damage on the dial (rings in the center) but I'm not replacing the dial.