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Seiko 7139-7060
This one is known as the “Sunrise.” From November 1972. Looks like it could have been manufactured yesterday!
Some specs:
The Seiko "Sunrise" is a 1970s Japanese domestic market (JDM) automatic chronograph, often featuring a vibrant teal-to-yellow gradient dial. Key specs include a 40mm stainless steel case, Seiko Caliber 6139B movement, an internal rotating countdown bezel, and a 30-minute chronograph register.
Key Specifications & Features
- Movement: Seiko Caliber 6139 (automatic, 17 or 21 jewels), vertical clutch, column wheel.
- Case Dimensions: 40 mm diameter
- Case Material: Stainless steel with a cushion/helmet-style shape.
- Dial: sunburst "sunrise" dial with yellow/orange accents, often with "Speedtimer" text.
- Bezel: Internal rotating bezel (used for countdowns).
- Functions: Hours, minutes, 30-minute chronograph (no running seconds hand), day/date (Kanji/English).
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Crystal: Hardlex mineral crystal.
Unique "Sunrise" Characteristics
- Dial & Hands: The "sunrise" nickname refers to the dial's gradient effect. It features distinctive white/black hands and an orange chronograph sweep hand.
- Sub-dial: The 30-minute sub-dial at 6 o'clock often has partial black paint, leaving a segment for a specific "sunrise" effect.
- Crown & Pushers: has a distinct, often partially shrouded crown, making it harder to grip than other 6139 models.
- JDM Exclusivity: As a Speedtimer, it was specifically meant for the Japanese Domestic Market.
Some specs:
The Seiko "Sunrise" is a 1970s Japanese domestic market (JDM) automatic chronograph, often featuring a vibrant teal-to-yellow gradient dial. Key specs include a 40mm stainless steel case, Seiko Caliber 6139B movement, an internal rotating countdown bezel, and a 30-minute chronograph register.
Key Specifications & Features
- Movement: Seiko Caliber 6139 (automatic, 17 or 21 jewels), vertical clutch, column wheel.
- Case Dimensions: 40 mm diameter
- Case Material: Stainless steel with a cushion/helmet-style shape.
- Dial: sunburst "sunrise" dial with yellow/orange accents, often with "Speedtimer" text.
- Bezel: Internal rotating bezel (used for countdowns).
- Functions: Hours, minutes, 30-minute chronograph (no running seconds hand), day/date (Kanji/English).
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Crystal: Hardlex mineral crystal.
Unique "Sunrise" Characteristics
- Dial & Hands: The "sunrise" nickname refers to the dial's gradient effect. It features distinctive white/black hands and an orange chronograph sweep hand.
- Sub-dial: The 30-minute sub-dial at 6 o'clock often has partial black paint, leaving a segment for a specific "sunrise" effect.
- Crown & Pushers: has a distinct, often partially shrouded crown, making it harder to grip than other 6139 models.
- JDM Exclusivity: As a Speedtimer, it was specifically meant for the Japanese Domestic Market
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Seiko 7139-7060
This one is known as the “Sunrise.” From November 1972. Looks like it could have been manufactured yesterday! Some specs: The Seiko "Sunrise" is a 1970s Japanese domestic market (JDM) automatic chronograph, often featuring a vibrant teal-to-yellow gradien...
Another nice one, Rob, and it looks like it's in Fabulous condition!
I like the cool name, Sunrise, that works so well with that orange chrono hand, too 😀👍
Thanks for the compliment, Kristjan, but I wouldn’t go that far. My affinity for Japanese watches started quite recently when I saw a Pogue and remembered a friend’s father had one in 1970 or so.
I was immediately taken by the lustrous gold dial surrounded by the Pepsi bezel, and the large size of the watch compared to most watches back then. When I saw one a year or so ago, I bought the solar reissue/homage and really loved it. Then I thought abo...
Not fully sure the bracelet is original…
It is Seiko but not sure if original to the model 🤷🏻♂️
Are you referring to the bracelet on the 7060 Sunrise bracelet? If so the seller, who I trust, says it is. Here are some photos of the 7060 showing the bracelet:
If you are referring to the razor bracelet on the cushion case watch with the blue dial, you are correct that the bracelet on that watch is not the one that originally came with the watch, but it is an original bracelet which happens to look good with the...