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Seiko · Vintage

Chronograph 6138

Ref. 6138-8039 — “John Player Special”

discontinuedLate 6138Partially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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Lineage← 6138-00116138-8039Compare with previous

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A late reference in the 6138 line; surviving examples are reported predominantly from mid-1976 onwards. The 'John Player Special' nickname is a collector reference to the black-and-gold Lotus Formula One livery and has no connection to Seiko or to the sponsor.

Some specifications for this reference require verification against manufacturer documentation.

At a glance

Brand
Seiko
Collection
Vintage
Reference
6138-8039
Production
1976–1979
Caliber
6138B
Case material
Gold-tone plated stainless steel

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 6138-0011“UFO”

    Chronograph 6138 · 6138B

    1970–1979
  2. 6138-0030“Bullhead”

    Chronograph 6138 · 6138B

    1971–1978
  3. 6138-8020“Panda”

    Chronograph 6138 · 6138B

    1972–1978
  4. 6138-8039“John Player Special”

    Chronograph 6138 · 6138B

    1976–1979This reference