Seiko Chronograph 'Pogue'
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Why We Love it
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Why We Love it
–Everyone knows the first watch worn on the moon was the Omega Speedmaster, one of history’s greatest manually winding chronographs. What few collectors realize is that the first automatic chronograph in space wasn’t Swiss at all—it was a Seiko.
Although the story didn’t surface until the mid-2000s, Astronaut Colonel William Pogue quietly smuggled his personal Seiko 6139-6002 aboard Skylab 4 in 1973. Bought for $71.50 at the Ellington AFB PX, the watch accompanied him through all his pre-mission training. It proved so practical that Pogue preferred it to the NASA-issued Speedmaster for timing experiments in orbit. Even though it never made it onto an EVA, the 6139’s bright dial, internal bezel, and fully automatic chronograph movement made it a spacefaring pioneer—light years ahead of much of Switzerland in the early ’70s.
For decades, everyone assumed the first automatic chronograph in space was the Sinn 140 worn by Reinhard Furrer on Spacelab D1 in 1985. Then the photos emerged: Pogue calmly floating through Skylab wearing a yellow-dial Seiko. The collector world lit up, values surged, and the “Pogue” legend was born.
Dating to 1971, this 6139-6005 features a 41mm stainless steel case with a ‘Pepsi’ tachymeter scale on the bezel, barrel chronograph pushers, a recessed crown, and a dual-language calendar (English and Spanish). The epic yellow sunburst dial features applied indices, a day-date window at 3 o’clock, a subsidiary counter at 6 o’clock and an internal rotating elapsed-time bezel. This stunning example remains in an absolutely untouched and unpolished state, and comes fitted to a correct stainless steel multi-link bracelet with signed locking clasp.
If you’re into space history, aviation lore, or love the thrill of owning the “first automatic chronograph in space,” the Pogue is one of the most compelling stories you can wear on your wrist. Don’t miss it.
Brand Story
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Brand Story
+Founded in 1881 by clockmaker and businessman Kintarō Hattori in Tokyo, Japan as “K. Hattori,” Seiko began importing Western timepieces and selling them in the local market. In 1892, Hattori changed the name of the firm to Seikosha (“house of exquisite workmanship”), which was further altered to “Seiko” in 1924. Following the Second World War, during which Seiko produced watches for the Japanese military, the company began its streak of innovations based upon affordable, in-house movements and Japanese savoir faire. These included myriad dive watches such as the famed 6105 and the fan-favorite 6139 chronograph.
Later, in 1969, Seiko would go on to produce the Astron, the world’s first quartz watch. This technological innovation was followed by the Seiko Kinetic in the 1980s, which married quartz accuracy with automatic, self-powering functionality. Today, Seiko’s product offerings are vast, including dress watches, dive watches, chronographs and much more, all of which are powered by in-house movements comprising different types of technology.
Despite a move toward luxury positioning and pricing in the brand’s modern offerings, vintage Seiko classics can still be had at incredibly reasonable prices today, making them a favorite entry point into the vintage watch world for myriad collectors. From their availability in post exchanges on military bases around the world to their fame from films such as Apocalypse Now to their presence at six Olympic Games, Seiko watches are deeply ingrained in the consciousness of the contemporary collector.
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We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.
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Shipping & Returns
+All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.
Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.
We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.
Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.
We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.
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