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[pm_mulyadi]

Originally Posted by Rolexlover92

My Blue 1973 Seiko 6139

Nice...

[EagleBear]

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[Old Expat Beast]

Beautiful... Nice to see an old SilverWave enjoying the water

[1William]

Nice watch.

[EagleBear]

Thanks gents it doesn’t get much wrist time but when it does we have fun... :)


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[Old Expat Beast]

Mid Sixties Seiko Style today

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Mid Sixties Seiko Style today

Wow, that's fabulous. What a stunning watch.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by daveathall

Wow, that's fabulous. What a stunning watch.

Thanks a lot Dave

I've got the original bracelet, box and papers somewhere, too. It was originally sold in Singapore.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks a lot Dave

I've got the original bracelet, box and papers somewhere, too. It was originally sold in Singapore.

It spurred me on to search one out, the ones I could find were all called "sea lion" and had a day date on the left side of the dial and a number on the right in a window.

I am such a wuss when it comes to buying watches off the internet or e bay and lost my bottle.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by daveathall

It spurred me on to search one out, the ones I could find were all called "sea lion" and had a day date on the left side of the dial and a number on the right in a window.

I am such a wuss when it comes to buying watches off the internet or e bay and lost my bottle.

They show up on ebay sometimes. Search for ref 6619-7000 or 7001. There are a couple of dial and name variations. The 6619 is the movement number and they are true workhorses, though only 18 of the 21 jewels actually serve a purpose. Feel free to PM me links to any you find and I'll be happy to give them the once-over.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Mid Sixties Seiko Style today

[Amg7861]

Birth year Seiko Lord Marvel- hi beat. Amazing that after 40 odd years this thing still beats so accurately.


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[J_H]

Early 60's Champion, which was the predecessor for the Alpinist line.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by J_H

Early 60's Champion, which was the predecessor for the Alpinist line.

That's a beauty

Champs are great. Mine's a couple of years younger than yours, from 1964.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by J_H

Early 60's Champion, which was the predecessor for the Alpinist line.

I think this is the single most beautiful watch I've ever seen. Something about the crystal and the numerals is just...

wow.

Where the heck do all of you guys source these incredible watches? And is there a single source of information on the web? Also, are there any must-visit vintage Seiko stores in Tokyo? I'll be heading back out there over Christmas and this thread and hours on the internet means the Seiko bug has hit hard.

Thanks in advance for any advice...

[J_H]

I love your Champ! Very nice!

We really can't quite figure mine out, here's a write up from Seth:

It appears to be one of the first produced as it is the 17j variant of an early nameless, but recognizable calibre. The 14041 case is shared with the original “Laurel Alpinist,” (and later “Marvel”) and the movement is as well. Notably, the balance is a bridge rather than a cock, and it incorporates a fixed stud on the underside that would have made regulation a bit tricky and involved. The dial is as far as i can tell, possibly unique. I have seen a similar variant with only the 12 displayed numerically, and the other hours as applied bars, but this one also has the 3, 6, and 9 in numerical form. I’m sure I need not even mention the incredible rosy patina that adds more character than you can likely even handle. The hands are incredible. The sloping tapers on either end of the broad dauphines are mesmerizing, and the original luminous material is still intact in both hour and minute. A thin contoured sweep counts off the seconds. No movement number, or serial number are listed, which is not uncommon for these early models, so research can be tricky, but like the Alpinist, it features a screw down case back that was uncommon for Seiko at the time. The case is unpolished, and the watch appears to be completely original aside from replacement crystal and crown.

[spoilsofwar01]

In 2016, (prior to owning my Rolex 5513) I purchased a Seiko 7002-7000 A1 124159
I believe this to be a 1st generation case however the dial was incorrect and replacements are no longer made, I wasn't overly impressed with the watch and less than 4 months later I sold it on,

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by J_H

I love your Champ! Very nice!

We really can't quite figure mine out, here's a write up from Seth:

It appears to be one of the first produced as it is the 17j variant of an early nameless, but recognizable calibre. The 14041 case is shared with the original “Laurel Alpinist,” (and later “Marvel”) and the movement is as well. Notably, the balance is a bridge rather than a cock, and it incorporates a fixed stud on the underside that would have made regulation a bit tricky and involved. The dial is as far as i can tell, possibly unique. I have seen a similar variant with only the 12 displayed numerically, and the other hours as applied bars, but this one also has the 3, 6, and 9 in numerical form. I’m sure I need not even mention the incredible rosy patina that adds more character than you can likely even handle. The hands are incredible. The sloping tapers on either end of the broad dauphines are mesmerizing, and the original luminous material is still intact in both hour and minute. A thin contoured sweep counts off the seconds. No movement number, or serial number are listed, which is not uncommon for these early models, so research can be tricky, but like the Alpinist, it features a screw down case back that was uncommon for Seiko at the time. The case is unpolished, and the watch appears to be completely original aside from replacement crystal and crown.

A couple of early Laurel and Champion Alpinists in one of my Japanese reference books here...

[sillo]

Just to make my Friday a little better, I came home from work to this beautiful 6139-6002

[sillo]

Think I need a turtle next

[Rolexlover92]

My Vintage Seiko 6139 Pogue! Without doubt my favorite Seiko to wear!

[Rolexlover92]

In certain lighting, the gold dial really pops!!

[Old Expat Beast]

My 1969 GS 6145-8000, running about +3 secs/day after a recent overhaul

[1William]

The Pogue.

[PekWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by 1William

The Pogue.

Nice

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[EagleBear]

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[thehunter]

[Old Expat Beast]

A 1968 Sportsmatic 7625-8233

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