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WSRUW: What Seiko Are You Wearing Today?
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ChrisN
·Unfortunately not mine, but was struck by how modern this 6138-3002 looks when I finished it. Big watch too being a jumbo. Must get around to sorting my UFO one day...
Cheers, Chris
Cheers, Chris
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Professor
·Unfortunately not mine, but was struck by how modern this 6138-3002 looks when I finished it. Big watch too being a jumbo. Must get around to sorting my UFO one day...
Cheers, Chris
Mesh bands do add a mechanistic vibe, sort of Metropolis like. The tubular ends compliment the rounded ends of the lugs and straight edge of the case.
I put one, a cheap but well made Chinese copy, on one of my Quartz watches but found it irritated my wrist after awhile. My Midlands had a mesh band when I got it but I put a copy of a Spiedel expansion band on it at first opportunity.
Still like the looks of them even If i can't wear them.
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ChrisN
·I wear a few watches with mesh bracelets and I quite like them - don't really irritate me, fortunately. I popped this ROWI mesh on as it arrived without anything and dead...
This will get him going while he thinks about what he wants and, they are not expensive. I like the look but possibly something a bit heavier might work better. Anyone know what was on these originally?
Cheers, Chris
This will get him going while he thinks about what he wants and, they are not expensive. I like the look but possibly something a bit heavier might work better. Anyone know what was on these originally?
Cheers, Chris
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Jerseyhammer
·Here’s my latest contribution
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Jerseyhammer
·Gotta admit they do good lume
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Njnjcfp88
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6139-7020 off the ‘Bay for $500. Love the warm champagne dial and the whole layout period. The orange and yellow hands really play up the sporty genre too.
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Njnjcfp88
·The one thing that’s throwing me off - is this: If this JDM dial version of the Seiko 613-600x came out after, say 1975 - wouldn’t the movement be a 6139B
( versus the 6139A inside ) ???
( versus the 6139A inside ) ???
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...The one thing that’s throwing me off - is this: If this JDM dial version of the Seiko 613-600x came out after, say 1975 - wouldn’t the movement be a 6139B
( versus the 6139A inside ) ???
http://www.watchsleuth.com/seikodatefinder/?mvmt=6139&case=7020&serial=125351
Feb of 71 would be a resist dial and case, the first of the non-notched case, and one of the last 6139a movements.
It reads as OK to me, minus the dial. I am using this as a guide for it
https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-seiko-6139-600x-collectors-guide
It does seem to read via that website that the dial is post 75. But that might take more research it is a suwa dial though which might help you drill it down more. It is possible that this one has a later dial on it. My guess is that the low price you paid for it, is a sign that the Seiko collectors identified the later dial as not being original to the piece.. either way you got a good deal IMHO, and you can hunt for the correct dial.
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·The date code on the watch shows Feb of 71
http://www.watchsleuth.com/seikodatefinder/?mvmt=6139&case=7020&serial=125351
Feb of 71 would be a resist dial and case, the first of the non-notched case, and one of the last 6139a movements.
It reads as OK to me, minus the dial. I am using this as a guide for it
https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-seiko-6139-600x-collectors-guide
It does seem to read via that website that the dial is post 75. But that might take more research it is a suwa dial though which might help you drill it down more. It is possible that this one has a later dial on it. My guess is that the low price you paid for it, is a sign that the Seiko collectors identified the later dial as not being original to the piece.. either way you got a good deal IMHO, and you can hunt for the correct dial.
Foo2, awesome job! Thank you in spades. I wish I knew this going in. Sorta a newbie tax I guess. I had read that Col. Pogue/ Springbar article too ( after the buy).... but I was sidetracked on the movement aspect. —Not the dial .ouch!
( as you ably pointed out and dated to Feb. 1971). So it’s the most probable that it’s the dial that’s off . I’m not terribly upset ( but wished I knew prior) ... If I ever sell it, I’ll def disclose that. My fault for not ascertaining properly.
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AveConscientia
·Foo2, awesome job! Thank you in spades. I wish I knew this going in. Sorta a newbie tax I guess. I had read that Col. Pogue/ Springbar article too ( after the buy).... but I was sidetracked on the movement aspect. —Not the dial .ouch!
( as you ably pointed out and dated to Feb. 1971). So it’s the most probable that it’s the dial that’s off . I’m not terribly upset ( but wished I knew prior) ... If I ever sell it, I’ll def disclose that. My fault for not ascertaining properly.
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adi4
·I wear a few watches with mesh bracelets and I quite like them - don't really irritate me, fortunately. I popped this ROWI mesh on as it arrived without anything and dead...
This will get him going while he thinks about what he wants and, they are not expensive. I like the look but possibly something a bit heavier might work better. Anyone know what was on these originally?
Cheers, Chris
It should be a fishbone design like this (credit to TheWatchSpotBlog):
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tikkathree
·Looks like I've become a Sumo fiddler..
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Will post a picture when it is back together and am sure my customer will be thrilled.👍
Cheers, Chris
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Njnjcfp88
·The date code on the watch shows Feb of 71
http://www.watchsleuth.com/seikodatefinder/?mvmt=6139&case=7020&serial=125351
Feb of 71 would be a resist dial and case, the first of the non-notched case, and one of the last 6139a movements.
It reads as OK to me, minus the dial. I am using this as a guide for it
https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-seiko-6139-600x-collectors-guide
It does seem to read via that website that the dial is post 75. But that might take more research it is a suwa dial though which might help you drill it down more. It is possible that this one has a later dial on it. My guess is that the low price you paid for it, is a sign that the Seiko collectors identified the later dial as not being original to the piece.. either way you got a good deal IMHO, and you can hunt for the correct dial.
From what I’m seeing ( so far ) on the SCWF ( Seiko citizens watch forum ) and a few sites where watchmakers were either expertly restoring a similar 6139-7020 or selling one- it seems that this dial variant “7040T”; the champagne dial on my JDM Speedtimer is legit. Looks like the notched case and the 6139A movement and case date of Feb 71 all line up.. There’s also a comprehensive listing ( with pics of course)of the myriad models of the 6139-x on a Spanish site
“ foroderejoles.es” which clearly depicts mine.. feeling better - but will still dig around.
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pongster
·Its more of dark brown.
Ty sir.
Do you prefer having the “presage” on the dial?
Ty sir.
Do you prefer having the “presage” on the dial?
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...Similar threads
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