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Several years ago while still wet behind the WIS ears I was searching for my long time favorite watch, A yellow dial 6139-6005, which I'd like to think, is still misplaced. It was a Seiko I bought brand new back in 76'. I was searching the web for a replacement and it didn't take long to find a nice blue dial version which, as it turned out, was all original and in pretty decent shape. After acquiring it and bringing back memories on how Great a watch it was I couldn't help but continue the search for the Yellow dial version. I finally came across what appeared to be an example in decent shape, bit the bullet, and hit the "buy it now" for a rather healthy sum. The watch arrived and was a Beauty, or so I thought at the time, but as time went on and I learned more and more about 6139's I discovered a few things didn't add up. The dial was a "Proof" dial but the movement was a "B" movement. The case wasn't notched by the crown. It had no two piece second hand and the case back dated to 76'. Having a closer look at the dial I noticed a ring around the sub dial. I'm not talking about the discoloration that occurs on some but an actual ring. I came to the conclusion, although it looked good, that the dial was Aftermarket. I haven't seen to many of these but they do show up from time to time.
Here is a photo of the watch in question:
I recently ran across this one currently up for bids. Same dial, same ring around the sub dial, and same "weak" Proof font.
I'm still convinced it's aftermarket. What say you??
Here is a photo of the watch in question:

I recently ran across this one currently up for bids. Same dial, same ring around the sub dial, and same "weak" Proof font.

I'm still convinced it's aftermarket. What say you??