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Seiko 6138 - "Jumbo" and "UFO"
These early Seiko automatic chronographs are amazing. They key is finding one that is 100% original, and hasn't been trashed. These are both pristine examples - about 50 years old, and still look sharp, retro, hip. They function flawlessly too (having just been serviced by someone who knows this movement inside and out). A fun thing to collect that won't break the bank. LOTS of fake stuff out there, so be careful. But I have immense respect for Seiko, what they did then, and what they do now.
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Community
Cazalea's '77 Walks With Seikos' summary: a unique project blending watch collecting with outdoor exploration. Revisit the journey.
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Vintage
Explore the vintage Seiko Yachtsman 6138-0011 chronograph with its Caliber 6138 automatic movement and original Stelux bracelet. See photos and specs.
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Vintage
Explore the Seiko Chronograph Caliber 6138 case ref. 0011 from 1971. Learn about its column wheel, vertical clutch, and manual winding features, plus community insights.
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Vintage
Review of the vintage Seiko 7016-5001 Monaco chronograph. Discover its unique mono-counter, rectangular case, and innovative 7016A caliber.
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Collection
Explore cazalea's '50 Walks With My Seikos' index, showcasing a diverse collection of Seiko watches. Discover unique models and community insights.
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Vintage
Explore the Seiko 6105-8110 'Captain Willard' diver, its Vietnam War history, and comparison with the SLA033 reissue. A must-read for Seiko collectors.
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Seiko 6138 - "Jumbo" and "UFO"
These early Seiko automatic chronographs are amazing. They key is finding one that is 100% original, and hasn't been trashed. These are both pristine examples - about 50 years old, and still look sharp, retro, hip. They function flawlessly too (having jus...
From a 2016 article on Worn and Wound about how innovative the first automatic Seiko chronographs were.....
"The combination of a column wheel and vertical clutch system pioneered by Seiko eventually saw widespread adoption by many Swiss companies–e.g. Rolex’s 4130 Daytona movement introduced in 2000, some 31 years later—a tacit acknowledgement of the superiori...
Nice watches and good post
I'm as appreciative of Seiko as you are. I'll go as far as to say that its watches of the 1960s and 1970s are synonymous with what I consider to be archetypal watches (alongside Omega). My own pursuits are a little more conservative, though. While I love ...
Both very cool
These are both very cool watches. I also have the Seiko ("recraft") - my wife wears it a lot. I think I paid $130 for it new. Insane value. Keeps spot on time. I think I just got lucky! Those movements (4r36) are sturdy but not exactly chronometers.
