Vintage Seiko 6139-6005 Service

[stil]

Hi Everyone,

I have a vintage 1970s Sekio 6139-6005 that was my dads...he purchased it brand new when he was in the US Air Force.

I recently had the crystal, gaskets, pushers, etc. replaced but it's in need of movement service. Does anyone here know any watchmakers that can work on this particular watch?

Here's a pic for reference:



Thanks in advance for your input!

[Dan Pierce]

Great watch, really enjoy mine.

Per our PM conversation, I will call my watchmaker to see if he's a possible source for service.
dP

[stil]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Great watch, really enjoy mine.

Per our PM conversation, I will call my watchmaker to see if he's a possible source for service.
dP

Thanks, Dan!

[FTX I]

You can't service it with the guy that replaced all those parts? Great watch BTW. If I remember correctly our buddy MonBK owns the same model. Cheers.

[stil]

Originally Posted by FTX I

You can't service it with the guy that replaced all those parts? Great watch BTW. If I remember correctly our buddy MonBK owns the same model. Cheers.

Thanks! I love it.

I wish...he didn't have the ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble the movement.

[stil]

Dan - Believe it or not I found a guy near me that can service it. PM me if you'd like the details.

[Chuckred]

I bought one just like that as a college graduation gift to myself around 1979. It was used...walking down the street in Westwood (LA), saw it in a window nd bought it just because bi thought it was cool. Was on my way for a self supported bike tour through New Zealand, Tasmania, and stop in Fiji.

A few years later it leaked and I was advised it wasn't repairable and it's now long gone.

Good luck with the repair... I really wish I still had mine!

[stil]

Originally Posted by Chuckred

I bought one just like that as a college graduation gift to myself around 1979. It was used...walking down the street in Westwood (LA), saw it in a window nd bought it just because bi thought it was cool. Was on my way for a self supported bike tour through New Zealand, Tasmania, and stop in Fiji.

A few years later it leaked and I was advised it wasn't repairable and it's now long gone.

Good luck with the repair... I really wish I still had mine!

Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes. My dad actually used this as a dive watch. I'm pretty sure I won't be swimming with it anytime soon...or ever.

[Chuckred]

Originally Posted by stil

Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes. My dad actually used this as a dive watch. I'm pretty sure I won't be swimming with it anytime soon...or ever.

I had no idea watches needed servicing back then. He must be about my age give or take a few years.

[stil]

Originally Posted by Chuckred

I had no idea watches needed servicing back then. He must be about my age give or take a few years.

Could very well be. He's in his mid-60s.