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Seiko · Vintage

Chronograph 6138

Ref. 6138-8020 — “Panda

discontinuedRound-case two-registerPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Missing informationCore fields not yet documented for this reference: Water resistance

Authentication Notes

Case

LowProbable

Plating loss is expected and is not a re-finish indicator

The gold-tone execution is plated, not solid, and wear through to the base metal on the high points is normal for the age. A gold-tone 6138-8020 with uniformly perfect plating has most likely been re-plated — which softens the case edges and is worth noting, but is a condition and originality matter rather than an authenticity one.

Inspection points

No inspection checklist has been published for this reference.

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