[cohibafix]

Hello.

I've tried searching the forum but haven't been able to source an answer to my question. I'm hoping the more experienced members here will be able to help me.

I'm searching for a really nice 6138 or 6139, and on a very popular site (where items can be purchased) I noticed an item up for sale. The item description read, "RARE VINTAGE JUMBO SEIKO CHRONOSTOP AUTOMATIC w/DAY DATE 6139-7101".

The watch looks really nice, so I had a closer look. The pointer on the subdial looks different to other 6139 models I have seen. I also noticed that on the dial where I would expect to see "Chronograph" the word "Chronostop" appears.

I have seen "Chronostop" on watches with different model/calibre references. I've not seen the "Chronostop" dial on a 6139 before. (Not that I'm professing to know, because this is all new to me.) So my question is...

Is this watch the real deal? Indeed, is there such a thing as a 6138 or 6139 Chronostop? (I apologise if these are silly questions.)

I hope someone can enlighten me.

 

[croolis]

not original .. no .. while the watch itself did at the beginning of its life come out of a Seiko factory it has been through harsh times

The bits I notice are ..
- repainted hands
- repainted dial lume
- poorly repainted dial (the 'chronostop' isn't parallel to 'automatic')
- heavily refinished case
eg. printing on the case back almost wiped off
- non-original bracelet (this model I think comes on a fishbone)
- vastly overpriced!

before committing yourself to expensive purchases it's worth researching a bit further, looking up pictures of the original watch (the model number should be able to help you) and do consider buying off the SCTP .. it's cheaper than ebay due to lower fees and sellers tend to be more genuine.

cheers!

 

[pollyc]

Good advise. There are so many bodged up, clapped out and frankened 6139 and 6138's on Ebay it pays to spend time researching before buying and avoiding a disappointing mistake.

Be patient and wait for an honest example to come along for a sensible price, usually by auction format, BINS are way over the top IMO.

 

[enicar.racine]

+1 to that

Nicely put up Dave... besides "Chronostop" term is used by Omega for one of their watches

 

[LongBike]

Again Advice well Given

:welcome:and :72::iagree:also with what has been said. You will do
just fine if the advice is heeded and followed. Once you start to
get your experience then you can rely on these members for sound
and good knowledge to what you are pursuing. You can trust these
members because they will give you the advice you are after, and
also to some very good deals and purchases.
:whatdoyouthink:, would be the right way and decide and you will a satisfactory
result in your findings.

 

[jringo8769]

Welcome to the forum...chronos are very complicated watches and the best ones to find are unrestored ones...ones that have had many fingers in them rarely will ever be anything buy a money pit...we are more than glad to help you in any way...i love the chronos too...but spending time finding the right one will pay off in the end...

 

[jringo8769]

hey no questions are silly questions...it is always best to research and make sound decisions..these watches can be very costly and very aggravating if you invest in the wrong ones...great that you ask instead of just jumping in the deep end...

 

[cohibafix]

Wow! Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it. And thanks too, for making me welcome.

I think I'll learn a lot from the knowledge, experience and expertise shared on the forum. Thanks again.

 

[jringo8769]

well we are all very glad to have you with us here...

 

[thickman808]

Hi and welcome!
We look forward to sharing in you journey...

I didn't get to search for your watch but I have a pretty good picture in mind! I hope you find what you are looking for, this is the best place to ask for advice, we all like to help
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