Seiko Chronograph "Pogue" - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

The Seiko 6139-6002 called "Pogue" takes its name from the astronaut William Pogue who took his personal watch on the Sky Lab 4 mission in 1973. It is the first automatic chronograph to have gone into space and the 6139 movement developed by Seiko is perhaps the first automatic chronograph to have been invented at the turn of the years 1969-1970 (There is an eternal debate on this point between Seiko, Zenith and Tag Heuer). Recognizable by its famous sunray honey-colored dial, the "Pogue" is in my opinion the most iconic of the 6139 range, all absolutely superb with their so 70's design. I love the case shape with its integrated crown, its pepsi bezel, the rotating insert and of course the dial which are all markers of an era. My Seiko dates from 1974, perfectly restored, it is my first beautiful vintage. With this watch I discovered a typical vintage thing, the sound of the metal bracelet which rings in a very specific way when you handle your watch. A watch that belongs as much to the history of watchmaking as to Pop Culture.