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TheVTCGuy · 19 June 2018, 09:16 AM

I wish I had some pictures to post, but anything would just be off the internet, I haven’t had a 6139 for some time but am inviting any of you guys to post pics of yours. That watch, was the one that started it all for me, it was the first watch I bought. It was 1974, I was 2 years old... OK OK, that’s a lie... I was 3.... Sigh. I was 13. I had a paper route, mowing lawns, various other odd jobs, and I saved up $95 to buy that watch brand new from my uncle’s jewelry store. It had a blue face and I wore it until my freshman year in college, when I traded it in for a Seiko Turtle. They were great watches.

Does anyone have an 6139s in their collection they would care to show?

Dan Pierce · 19 June 2018, 11:12 AM

Paul,
I have one and really enjoy it but away from my hard drive so can't post pics either. Should be able to tomorrow though.
dP

TheVTCGuy · 19 June 2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Paul,
I have one and really enjoy it but away from my hard drive so can't post pics either. Should be able to tomorrow though.
dP

Looking forward to it Dan

Sjmoore11 · 19 June 2018, 08:30 PM

Happy to oblige, here is my 6139 worn on a sunny day a couple of weeks ago!

TheVTCGuy · 20 June 2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sjmoore11

Happy to oblige, here is my 6139 worn on a sunny day a couple of weeks ago!

Beautiful!

Seiko (obviously) has had some iconic watches over the years, I would place the turtle in this category, but the 6139 was such an awsome design and incredible timepiece.

Swiss Mad! · 20 June 2018, 09:18 AM

I don't have a 6139, but I got a 6138 that I enjoy very much.

It's '75 model and still looks fresh

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TheVTCGuy · 20 June 2018, 09:42 AM

Very nice Max!

Dan Pierce · 20 June 2018, 10:01 PM

Sorry for the delay, Paul. Also included the "All-Man Man's Watch" ad.

dP

Gharddog03 · 21 June 2018, 10:45 AM

Dan, for sale???

smoking piece!!!

TheVTCGuy · 21 June 2018, 04:51 AM

Wow Dan! That was my watch! What a beauty Congratulations!

Dan Pierce · 21 June 2018, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wow Dan! That was my watch! What a beauty Congratulations!

Thanks, Paul!

It's amazing how robust these classics chronographs are. I've had it 8 years, it dates to 1973, don't know the service history, but it runs great.

Here's another favorite, 6138 0040 Bullhead, circa 1977.
dP

TheVTCGuy · 21 June 2018, 07:13 AM

Nice watch! I never understood why the bullhead was not a popular model. I agree it’s a bit different looking, but a classic nonetheless.

incontrol · 21 June 2018, 12:08 PM

Beautiful watches everyone! Truly iconic.

I was not smart enough to buy one when they were first released but have a Turtle remake I really enjoy wearing.

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JimSnyder · 21 June 2018, 12:41 PM

Mine from 1976, I was a sophomore in high school

Old Expat Beast · 21 June 2018, 08:51 PM

A Japanese seller I know, who is usually reasonable with pricing, has just listed this June 1969 JDM 6139-6000 for US$2,500

How can it be so much? I don't want to ask him why, in case there's an obvious reason that I have overlooked.

Swiss Mad! · 21 June 2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A Japanese seller I know, who is usually reasonable with pricing, has just listed this June 1969 JDM 6139-6000 for US$2,500

How can it be so much? I don't want to ask him why, in case there's an obvious reason that I have overlooked.

Sounds expensive on the face of it, but I must admit that does look in absolutely stunning condition.

Almost factory fresh!

Considering its age is it advertised as NOS?

Does it say if the original box is with it?

Obviously this would bump the price up

Nice watch anyhow.

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Old Expat Beast · 21 June 2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Sounds expensive on the face of it, but I must admit that does look in absolutely stunning condition.

Almost factory fresh!

Considering its age is it advertised as NOS?

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No, and it does have a few dings and scratches. I'm just wondering if JDM models are very rare.

Dan Pierce · 21 June 2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Nice watch! I never understood why the bullhead was not a popular model. I agree it’s a bit different looking, but a classic nonetheless.

Thanks again, Paul!

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Originally Posted by Gharddog03

Dan, for sale???

smoking piece!!!

Thanks, Gerano!

Not for sale at this time. Could change just don't know when.

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Mine from 1976, I was a sophomore in high school

That's a beauty, Jim!

Prices for all these vintage 70's chronos are going up. But you can still find some bargains if you look hard enough.
dP

Rebel · 21 June 2018, 09:09 PM

I almost purchased one (yellow dial) at Fort Sill, OK. when I was at Boot Camp. I didn't buy it. Wish I had.

1William · 21 June 2018, 10:08 PM

Great watch but the prices are out of my range for this watch. I should have bought a number of years ago.

19 June 2018, 09:16 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Seiko 6139, the watch that started it all I wish I had some pictures to post, but anything would just be off the internet, I haven’t had a 6139 for some time but am inviting any of you guys to post pics of yours. That watch, was the one that started it all for me, it was the first watch I bought. It was 1974, I was 2 years old... OK OK, that’s a lie... I was 3.... Sigh. I was 13. I had a paper route, mowing lawns, various other odd jobs, and I saved up $95 to buy that watch brand new from my uncle’s jewelry store. It had a blue face and I wore it until my freshman year in college, when I traded it in for a Seiko Turtle. They were great watches. Does anyone have an 6139s in their collection they would care to show?

19 June 2018, 11:12 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Paul, I have one and really enjoy it but away from my hard drive so can't post pics either. Should be able to tomorrow though. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 June 2018, 09:18 AM	#6
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	I don't have a 6139, but I got a 6138 that I enjoy very much. It's '75 model and still looks fresh Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

20 June 2018, 10:01 PM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Sorry for the delay, Paul. Also included the "All-Man Man's Watch" ad. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 June 2018, 12:08 PM	#13
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Beautiful watches everyone! Truly iconic. I was not smart enough to buy one when they were first released but have a Turtle remake I really enjoy wearing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

19 June 2018, 08:30 PM	#4
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	Happy to oblige, here is my 6139 worn on a sunny day a couple of weeks ago!

20 June 2018, 09:42 AM	#7
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Very nice Max!

21 June 2018, 10:45 AM	#9
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Dan, for sale??? smoking piece!!!

21 June 2018, 04:51 AM	#10
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Wow Dan! That was my watch! What a beauty Congratulations!

21 June 2018, 07:13 AM	#12
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Nice watch! I never understood why the bullhead was not a popular model. I agree it’s a bit different looking, but a classic nonetheless.

21 June 2018, 12:41 PM	#14
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Mine from 1976, I was a sophomore in high school Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

21 June 2018, 08:51 PM	#15
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	A Japanese seller I know, who is usually reasonable with pricing, has just listed this June 1969 JDM 6139-6000 for US$2,500 How can it be so much? I don't want to ask him why, in case there's an obvious reason that I have overlooked. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

21 June 2018, 09:09 PM	#19
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I almost purchased one (yellow dial) at Fort Sill, OK. when I was at Boot Camp. I didn't buy it. Wish I had. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

21 June 2018, 10:08 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Great watch but the prices are out of my range for this watch. I should have bought a number of years ago.

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