Seiko Pogue - Refurbishment Options ?

[TimeThoughts]

I have a golden faced Seiko Pogue 6139-6002 for many years that was passed on to me from a relative. The watch is missing its crown and one of the pushers is sticky but otherwise the watch is cosmetically in good shape.

Id like to see if I could get this back running and start wearing it. I used to think its bright colors were too extroverted but it has grown on me of late and we don't have many family artefacts.

I'm not sure how much a repair with overhaul/service would cost on a 1970s Seiko ? Would £250 sound reasonable ?

Could I ask 2 questions;

1 - What do people think the work would cost approximately ?
2 - Are there any recommendations for repair & service of these models ?

[Mr Curta]

You need Thewatchbloke.

https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...139-Speedtimer

[seabiscuit]

Brenda can sort these out too
(Webwatchmaker) usually a quick turn around.


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Brendan’s pretty good too.

[Neilw3030]

Brendans done a few for me, I’d be surprised if it could be done that cheaply tho

[TheTigerUK]

If Duncan is busy Simon Wilkinson/SirAlan is also ace with the 6139s.

[Foxy100]

You need Thewatchbloke.

https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...139-Speedtimer

Every day of the week

[TimeThoughts]

Can I ask how this process normally works please ?

Do you send the watch, pay labour for investigation and get a quote for works ? Or would the guys quote first before anything is posted ?

Thanks for any input...

[TheTigerUK]

You say it is missing the crown, the 6139-600X OEM crowns are getting hard to come by but some are using after market ones, is the gear and spring still on the stem ?

Check this for prices.

https://thewatchbloke.co.uk/prices/

[TimeThoughts]

You say it is missing the crown, the 6139-600X OEM crowns are getting hard to come by but some are using after market ones, is the gear and spring still on the stem ?

Great link thanks... those prices are in the parish for where I want to be so I'm feeling positive about that.

Yes, I have the spring and the gear from the crown, they sort of fell into my hand last week when I was looking at the watch head a bit closer.

I was looking at the crown shaft and it must be less than 0.7mm diameter. I assume these crown shafts shearing off is a common failure mode...

[TheTigerUK]

Great link thanks... those prices are in the parish for where I want to be so I'm feeling positive about that.

Yes, I have the spring and the gear from the crown, they sort of fell into my hand last week when I was looking at the watch head a bit closer.

I was looking at the crown shaft and it must be less than 0.7mm diameter. I assume these crown shafts shearing off is a common failure mode...

Its good you have the gear, the stems do often break at the crown on the 6139 more than most other models imo.

ps: Last time I spoke to Duncan he had a 14 week waiting list but always worth the wait, my 14 weeks is just about done :)

[Webwatchmaker]

Oops! Sorry Brendan didn't mean to transgender you.

Oh how I wish I could turn off the autocorrect function on this Samsung. Its a monumental pain in the arse

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Who cares ??
I might look good in a dress heh heh !

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[Jimmcb]

You need Thewatchbloke.

https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...139-Speedtimer

100% agreed!

I have a similar design Pogue - had it from new 1977

Thewatchbloke serviced and brought it to life.

Can’t see beyond him in truth!

Jim