Seiko Chronograph 1973

Posted on 12/05/2011 by robswatches

Seiko had a really large range of chronographs during the 70’s. This is an example of the depth of the range, not many, if any, marks had a chrono in gold plate.

This 1973 example with the legendary 6139 movement has a beautiful dial, contrasting gold with raised black markers, three tone hands and tachometer ring.

Like all Seiko chronographs, this watch has a nice integrated bracelet with a signed fold over clasp

Gold plate and without the colorful outer bezel, this was the slightly dressy sports chronograph

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2 Responses to Seiko Chronograph 1973

Trevor says:

19/12/2015 at 5:41 pm

I have just found a seiko seriel number 380549
.looks same as picture.it was bought in 70’s .
I think its aug 1973.can you please tell me if this is correct.do you know the approx. Value.
Regards trevor

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- robswatches says:
  
  20/12/2015 at 5:45 pm
  
  Yes Trevor, the first two digits of the serial number gives you the year and month but not the decade. The 6139 movement was made from 1969 through to about 1978 so your watch is definitely Aug 1973.
  
  Cheers
  Rob
  
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