Excellent review. My dad had this watch and I was promised I'd have it as an heirloom! Unfortunately, when he was climbing the Fox Glacier in New Zealand in the 1970's, it popped a springbar and fell down a crevasse in the ice. He came back to Ireland and it was always part of the story he told! I was climbing it myself in 2004, my dad had passed away at that stage and I remembered this watch, thinking maybe it had worked its way back to the bottom. No such luck, it's probably fairly crushed flat at this point anyway. So this made your review even more interesting. Much appreciated!
It’s a shame you did not get to have the watch but you did get a great story from it. I was on the Fox Glacier in 2005 and I’m sorry to say I did not come across it either.
Mate I love your story at the end! PS I'm wearing an Aussie issue Pogue as I type this. So I had a weird and cool experience in Fiji as a teenager in the seventies. I was a huge fan of the Seiko Pogue - My science teacher had a blue one and I'd seen the yellow one and wanted one. So on our trip to Fiji me and my bro went on a watch hunt. Earlier on we ran into a bunch of omegas which I wasn't keen on when my sister walked in. She was 12. The store owner said "I'll give you this Omega for free if you can let me have your sister." I promptly grabbed my sister by the arm and got her out of there. Finally me and my bro happened upon some Seiko's. But these Pogues were rather special - I had no idea at the time how unusual these were. So instead of the one counter, these featured THREE sub-dials and the words "Chronometer Officially Certified. They had the day and date at 3 and the fixed pepsi bezel but lacked the inner rotating bezel. We loved them and so I bought the yellow one and my bro the blue one. I took mine swimming quite a lot with no problems and the pieces worked flawlessly. I suspect that they may have had Valjoux 7750s inside but they were definitely Seiko. Unfortunately mine was stolen about a year or so later and my bro sold his. I was gutted and have searched the internet for years but never seen this model and wondered whether I imagined the whole episode. I know that they were not quartz as it was only 1978 and Seiko had not yet released their quartz chronographs. So I bought this Pogue about 20 years ago and found a Swiss 7750 powered "Tradition" branded (made for Sears)yellow 3 sub-dial "Pogue" about 10 years ago. When I line both watches up side by side I see that the cases are identical. But the swiss one is not a "Chronometer Officially Certified".
Thanks James interesting video had never heard of these before. But an interesting watch and quite a looker too. One of my favourite bands back in the day were the 'Pogues' who took their name from the Anglicization of the Gaelic phrase 'Póg mo thóin ' 😜👍
I would buy it with no hesitation. It is a very famous watch, with an army of fans, Seiko will reissue it, but I foresee the price will be pretty stiff.
@@WATCHingJames They've just released a Seiko 5 with similar colours but a lighter gold dial & it's just a 3 hander which makes me think they are saving the darker gold dial for a proper Pogue re-issue, though I would guess $2000+ the way Seiko are pricing things recently.
Nice watch but whoever did the movement service ripped you off. With a competent service these things should run in the 230s-240s as far as amplitude and can be regulated to near spot on accuracy. I know we’ve got less expectation when it comes to vintage watches but the movements can be made to be mechanically sound, and I’d consider that worth fixing on a watch like this.
@@WATCHingJames maybe ripped off was a bit harsh, but they likely weren’t familiar with servicing vintage Seiko’s. They can be pretty fiddly for watchmakers used to Swiss setups. Either way, it’s a cool watch worth getting running as strongly as possible for sure!
The Seiko would have been a better tool for Skylab than the Omega was. The Seiko has the timing inner ring bezel. Much handier for timing things (experiments, burns etc). The more useful feature would have been the day/date function. Skylab orbited the earth 15x per day. That's a lot of sunrises and sunsets. After 80 days in space, you'd lose track of what day/date it was. Omega had none of these important functions.
Most have dual languages. If it’s only Japanese then it’s likely a Japan only release. That would be interesting. They are great watches and have an interesting story
Hey, I have a 6139-6002 (1971/ Blue Dial / Middle East). It is slightly damaged. But everything works properly and runs well. How much could I quote for the watch?
I have seen similar watches that you have described for $700-$1000AUD. But that’s what they are asking. Does not mean they are getting that money. They are a popular watch so should be desirable.
@@WATCHingJames Agree to disagree, I would never call a Daytona Paul Newman a random Daytona. Let's say it is part of the same line and fits the same movement (in Pogue case), but have a different ref. number, so different item for Seiko. Also fit different dial, for a different market and different production timeframe. 6005 was just produced around Feb 71 till 73. But this is good for freedom of opinion!
Excellent review. My dad had this watch and I was promised I'd have it as an heirloom! Unfortunately, when he was climbing the Fox Glacier in New Zealand in the 1970's, it popped a springbar and fell down a crevasse in the ice. He came back to Ireland and it was always part of the story he told! I was climbing it myself in 2004, my dad had passed away at that stage and I remembered this watch, thinking maybe it had worked its way back to the bottom. No such luck, it's probably fairly crushed flat at this point anyway. So this made your review even more interesting. Much appreciated!
It’s a shame you did not get to have the watch but you did get a great story from it.
I was on the Fox Glacier in 2005 and I’m sorry to say I did not come across it either.
That is a STUNNING example of a Pogue!!! Thanks for sharing this brilliant watch with us!!!
Thank you. I’m so happy to have this one in my collection
Great watch, accompanied by an even better backstory. Love it! 👍
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Mate I love your story at the end! PS I'm wearing an Aussie issue Pogue as I type this. So I had a weird and cool experience in Fiji as a teenager in the seventies. I was a huge fan of the Seiko Pogue - My science teacher had a blue one and I'd seen the yellow one and wanted one. So on our trip to Fiji me and my bro went on a watch hunt. Earlier on we ran into a bunch of omegas which I wasn't keen on when my sister walked in. She was 12. The store owner said "I'll give you this Omega for free if you can let me have your sister." I promptly grabbed my sister by the arm and got her out of there. Finally me and my bro happened upon some Seiko's. But these Pogues were rather special - I had no idea at the time how unusual these were. So instead of the one counter, these featured THREE sub-dials and the words "Chronometer Officially Certified. They had the day and date at 3 and the fixed pepsi bezel but lacked the inner rotating bezel. We loved them and so I bought the yellow one and my bro the blue one. I took mine swimming quite a lot with no problems and the pieces worked flawlessly. I suspect that they may have had Valjoux 7750s inside but they were definitely Seiko. Unfortunately mine was stolen about a year or so later and my bro sold his. I was gutted and have searched the internet for years but never seen this model and wondered whether I imagined the whole episode. I know that they were not quartz as it was only 1978 and Seiko had not yet released their quartz chronographs. So I bought this Pogue about 20 years ago and found a Swiss 7750 powered "Tradition" branded (made for Sears)yellow 3 sub-dial "Pogue" about 10 years ago. When I line both watches up side by side I see that the cases are identical. But the swiss one is not a "Chronometer Officially Certified".
Oh wow. That’s very cool.
Thanks James interesting video had never heard of these before. But an interesting watch and quite a looker too. One of my favourite bands back in the day were the 'Pogues' who took their name from the Anglicization of the Gaelic phrase 'Póg mo thóin ' 😜👍
Thanks Seumas. It’s a very interesting watch and something different in my collection.
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Wow. Beautiful Pogue. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Hector. It was nice to be able to share this one with everyone.
Love the back story
Thank you. I appreciate the nice feedback.
Colonel POGUE wore the 6139 6005 resist
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No problem, very good video.....well explained history my friend
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For me this as a reissue would be marvellous.....
I agree. It would be really nice to see them do one.
I would buy it with no hesitation. It is a very famous watch, with an army of fans, Seiko will reissue it, but I foresee the price will be pretty stiff.
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Wow what a great story and review. Thanks James
Thanks Naomi
Classic watch.....I feel like its almost timeless. Could be produced again and would sell. Great story.
Thanks Paul. It would be great if they did care issue. I’m sure it would sell.
@@WATCHingJames They've just released a Seiko 5 with similar colours but a lighter gold dial & it's just a 3 hander which makes me think they are saving the darker gold dial for a proper Pogue re-issue, though I would guess $2000+ the way Seiko are pricing things recently.
I’ll check it out. It would be interesting to see a re-issue but I think you are right. It would not be cheap.
Nice watch but whoever did the movement service ripped you off. With a competent service these things should run in the 230s-240s as far as amplitude and can be regulated to near spot on accuracy. I know we’ve got less expectation when it comes to vintage watches but the movements can be made to be mechanically sound, and I’d consider that worth fixing on a watch like this.
I’m a bit disappointed but it was in terrible shape when I gave it to them.
Maybe I’ll look into it a bit more.
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@@WATCHingJames maybe ripped off was a bit harsh, but they likely weren’t familiar with servicing vintage Seiko’s. They can be pretty fiddly for watchmakers used to Swiss setups. Either way, it’s a cool watch worth getting running as strongly as possible for sure!
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Excelent!!!!! Hermosa pieza y un gran legado familiar saludos desde Argentina
Hello and thanks for WATCHing. It is an amazing watch and one that I’ll treasure forever.
Great video and story. Thanks!
Thanks James.
Great video and a lovely watch. Would love to buy it if you ever want to let it go, it's my birth year. Subscribed!
Thanks Tex. because it was my Father’s it will be staying in the collection.
It is a great watch and one I enjoy wearing.
Great story ... diving with a Pogue 🙂
I know. He did not know. Thankfully it works perfectly now and it’s a great watch to own and I love the connection I have to it.
The Seiko would have been a better tool for Skylab than the Omega was. The Seiko has the timing inner ring bezel. Much handier for timing things (experiments, burns etc). The more useful feature would have been the day/date function. Skylab orbited the earth 15x per day. That's a lot of sunrises and sunsets. After 80 days in space, you'd lose track of what day/date it was. Omega had none of these important functions.
I agree
Love these, shame about the bracelet, they were distinctive. Thank Gid you got the endlinks, there's lots for sale without them.
It’s a great watch
@@WATCHingJames Yeah, and still great value, it's on my list
Belle histoire.
Had my blue face since new. Purchased in mid 1970's when I was in the Australian Army. 553048 Made in May 1975.
Wow that is amazing. So nice to be able to have such an amazing watch in your collection for so long.
@@WATCHingJames The downside in owning a watch for 47 years is getting old.
Hahahahaha. Yes. Very true
Iv just dug my 6139-6002 out and am researching it more closely. Is it rare to have the days written in Japanese do you know.
Most have dual languages. If it’s only Japanese then it’s likely a Japan only release.
That would be interesting.
They are great watches and have an interesting story
Net time, don't record under a neon light. Use an LED or another non flickering (pulsating) light. Some people can be very sensitive to it.
I had the frame rate on the camera set Wrong. I have fixed it now so my new video should not have it.
Hey, I have a 6139-6002 (1971/ Blue Dial / Middle East). It is slightly damaged. But everything works properly and runs well. How much could I quote for the watch?
I have seen similar watches that you have described for $700-$1000AUD. But that’s what they are asking. Does not mean they are getting that money.
They are a popular watch so should be desirable.
The real one was a 6005, made for the US market.
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well, as far as I know the "real " Pogue is the 6139-6005
I think so. I think any watches that look like this can be called a Pogue. Similar to the turtles or samurai. Anything with this look.
@@WATCHingJames Agree to disagree, I would never call a Daytona Paul Newman a random Daytona. Let's say it is part of the same line and fits the same movement (in Pogue case), but have a different ref. number, so different item for Seiko. Also fit different dial, for a different market and different production timeframe. 6005 was just produced around Feb 71 till 73. But this is good for freedom of opinion!
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Et belle montre bien sûr....
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It's not a Pogue unless it has the water Resist on the dial , all others are NOT A POGUE .
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