It's believed he got it in 1969, possibly from his mother visiting from Hong Kong. He wore it until the day he died. He gifted his UG Polerouter to a friend at the same time in 1969, possibly because he was a one watch guy and the Seiko had sentimental value. I was actually looking through some old
6139 Speedtimer, it appears in a few episodes on various characters and also on Columbo. A popular choice in the early 70's. It reminds me of a scene from Robert Ludlum's novel the Bourne Identity, in which Jason Bourne steals a GP watch from a rich guy in a French hotel along with his car and pawns
Hi guys, it's been a long time, but feeling the passion rekindled with the Spring Drive GS, lovely dial that shimmers and seems to look different in various light. Best regards Pete