You are looking at a living legend. This Seiko 6139-6000 is the very first reference number in the line that would become immortalized as the "Pogue"—the chronograph worn by NASA astronaut Colonel William Pogue on the Skylab 4 mission in 1973, making the 6139 the first automatic chronograph in space. Your customer might not know that the "000" is often the rarest and earliest case variant, tying this specific watch directly to that initial, world-changing release in 1969.
The movement is what truly makes this watch a masterpiece and a must-buy: the Seiko Caliber 6139 is a marvel of engineering, featuring a Column Wheel and, most critically, the Vertical Clutch system. Why does this matter? Because the Vertical Clutch allows the chronograph to start instantly without the seconds hand jumping—a system so superior that Rolex adopted it for the Daytona movement 31 years later! By purchasing this watch, you are getting the original, game-changing technology that set the standard for modern high-end chronographs.
Aesthetically, this is the ultimate 70s tool watch. The massive, horizontally brushed cushion-style case and the striking midnight blue dial with its contrasting red and white accents give it incredible wrist presence. The inner rotating Tachymeter bezel is manually controlled via the crown and, crucially, rotates smoothly, a testament to the watch's originality and care. This is more than a watch; it's a foundation stone of horology, offering space-flown heritage and the world’s most influential chronograph technology in one bold, brilliant package.
