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Seiko · Vintage

Chronograph 6139

Ref. 6139-6005 — “Pogue

discontinuedNorth American market 600xPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Known Variants

Classification

FactoryDocumented as shipped from the factory for this reference and period.PeriodNot original to this watch, but correct for its production period.ServiceFitted by the manufacturer's own service network. Not a defect.AftermarketThird-party part. Affects originality, not authenticity.ModifiedGenuine parts in a configuration the factory did not sell. Affects originality and value, not authenticity.CounterfeitDeceptive reproduction intended to pass as genuine.UnknownEvidence on file does not settle the question.

Dial

Factory

North American text block

'AUTOMATIC' rather than 'CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC', with '17 JEWELS' stated beneath the hands, and 'Resist' depth wording from the outset. The distinguishing feature of the North American market dials.

Probable

Component compatibility

What this reference is documented to have carried, and in what capacity. A service part is the manufacturer's own work; only a counterfeit classification is a finding against the watch.

Documented calibers

  • Seiko 6139FactoryDefault configurationHigh confidence

    19691978