A Seiko 6139-8002 from February 1972

Aug 13, 2021

I bought my first Seiko 6139 chronograph in the summer of 2008, I think from an eBay seller in the …

Chasing my tail: Fault-detection and diagnosis in a Seiko 6139B

Apr 5, 2019

In the spirit of my ongoing compaign to embrace the seasonal urge to clean house, herewith the second of two …

Jan 1, 2017

Towards the end of June 1975, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon entered its 118th week in the UK …

May 25, 2015

Lazy accusations that Japanese watch companies ape the Swiss in their design cues can be knocked into a cocked hat …

Mar 26, 2014

I find myself somewhat conflicted by the whole gilt/gold watch thing. With a solid gold watch it’s the ostentation I …

May 19, 2012

In spite of the numerous potential pitfalls involved in buying a classic Seiko automatic chronograph, I found myself bidding on …

May 5, 2012

The 6139A was Seiko’s (and arguably the world’s) first automatic chronograph, released in March (?) 1969 and featuring quickset day/date, …