{"product_id":"seiko-chronograph-pogue-ref-6139-6002-cal-6139-mens-chronograph","title":"Seiko Chronograph Pogue, Ref. 6139-6002, Cal. 6139, Men’s Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeiko Chronograph Ref. 6139-6002 “Pogue” from 1977 combines one of Seiko’s landmark automatic chronograph movements with the model’s unmistakable yellow-orange dial, red-and-blue tachymeter bezel and original full-length stainless-steel bracelet. This all-original example is fully operational, currently measures approximately +2 sec\/day and retains the strong 41 mm cushion-case proportions that define the classic 6139-600x series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYellow-Orange Pogue Dial with Red and Blue Tachymeter Bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial is the immediate focal point of this 6139-6002. Its warm yellow-orange surface is framed by a white internal timing scale and the distinctive external red-and-blue tachymeter bezel, creating the high-contrast combination most closely associated with the “Pogue” configuration. Applied rectangular hour markers carry aged luminous material, while broad luminous-filled hour and minute hands remain highly visible against the dial. A red-brown central chronograph seconds hand and matching 30-minute recorder hand provide further contrast without overwhelming the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single chronograph register at 6 o’clock keeps the display visually balanced, while the framed day-date window at 3 o’clock gives the watch the characteristic asymmetry of the 6139 family. The dial shows natural vintage aging, and the tachymeter bezel carries visible wear, fading and surface loss from decades of use. Those signs of age sit naturally against the strongly preserved case geometry and make the watch read immediately as an authentic 1970s sports chronograph rather than a modern recreation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeiko 6139-6002 and the Pogue Space-Flight Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6139-600x family became permanently associated with NASA astronaut Colonel William R. Pogue, who privately purchased a Seiko 6139 and used it during training before taking it aboard the Skylab 4 mission in 1973. The watch was worn in space alongside his officially issued Omega Speedmaster, giving the Seiko 6139 family an unusual place in early automatic-chronograph history. The yellow-dial configuration subsequently became widely known among collectors as the “Pogue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example was produced in 1977, placing it in the mature production period of the 6139 series. Its combination of the warm dial, red-and-blue bezel, recessed crown, chronograph pushers and broad cushion-shaped stainless-steel case creates the unmistakable sporting profile that made these watches one of the defining Seiko chronograph designs of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCal. 6139 Automatic Chronograph with Column Wheel and Vertical Clutch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside is Seiko Cal. 6139, one of the pioneering automatic chronograph movements introduced at the end of the 1960s. Its chronograph system combines a column wheel with a vertical clutch, allowing the central chronograph seconds hand to engage cleanly while maintaining precise control of the start, stop and reset functions. The movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour and includes a 30-minute chronograph recorder together with day and date displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6139 is automatic-only rather than manually wound, and its calendar can be advanced through the recessed crown by pressing it to different depths for the date and day. This watch is currently in service and is fully operational, with an observed running rate of approximately +2 seconds per day under present test conditions. That figure represents its current measured performance rather than a permanent accuracy guarantee. A 12-month movement warranty is supplied with the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e41 mm Cushion Case and Original Full-Length Seiko Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel case measures approximately 41 mm across and 46 mm lug to lug, giving the watch substantial wrist presence even by contemporary standards. Broad brushed upper surfaces, sharply angled shoulders and the wide bezel make the case appear larger than its measurements alone suggest, while the 19 mm bracelet connection integrates closely into the case profile. The chronograph pushers project clearly from the case side, reinforcing the functional character of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important detail on this example is the original full-length Seiko stainless-steel bracelet, complete with its signed Seiko clasp. Many surviving 6139 chronographs are now found on replacement bracelets or straps, so retaining the correct period bracelet preserves both the intended proportions and the visual continuity of the original design. Together with its original watch components, distinctive Pogue dial configuration and fully functional chronograph, it gives this example a particularly complete period appearance. More examples can be found among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/seiko-vintage-watches\"\u003evintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/chronograph-vintage-watches\"\u003evintage chronograph watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeiko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChronograph Pogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6139-6002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6139\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1977 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDial Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+2 sec\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal full-length Seiko stainless-steel bracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuckle \/ Clasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal signed Seiko clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFully Operational\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal Watch Components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month movement warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50538445045825,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2768\/1857\/files\/seiko-chronograph-pogue-6139-6002-cal6139-mens-chronograph.webp?v=1790431953","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/products\/seiko-chronograph-pogue-ref-6139-6002-cal-6139-mens-chronograph","provider":"Vintage Watch Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}