After near hourly stalking of ebay, seiko forums, and various other online sites for months, i finally found one and ive been wearing it neardaily ever since. We design and develop our own movements using leadingedge technology. Unfaded indicator ring, clean original lume, original c. Manualsonline posted an answer 9 years, 2 months ago.
The following is a link to the technical manuals to most of seiko s calibers hosted in our servers here. Seiko 69 and later 68 are pioneering automatic chronograph movements from seiko introduced in 1969, alongside notable similar movements from zenith and chronomatic and before the lemania 5100 and valjoux 7750, the seiko was the first chronograph to feature a vertical clutch mechanism, an advance now found on many highend chronographs. These are videos that i make for my customers to walk them through their watches. The 69 that colonel pogue wore into space was reference 69 6005 export version as opposed to the asia market 69 6002. Seiko also sold these models with the hlink bracelets as well. In this first post, felix will run us through the important vintage seiko chronographs of the.
Instruction of 3x22 gps solar handy manual for astron. In my seiko technical manuals they say to just ignore the last digit when referencing the case, so one has to assume that these cases are all considered identical and interchangeable if the first three digits after the dash are the same. February 1969 seiko 696000 speed timer automatic chronograph. Instruction customer service seiko watch corporation. The bracelet it came on, however, was crap, so now i am looking for a replacement. A demonstration of this seiko 69, the 1st automatic chronograph worn in space by col william pogue on skylab 4 in 1973. Adventure with colonel pogue seiko 696002 omega forums. It was not a luxury movement, however, and was used.
Bracelet for 696022 pulsations wrist sushi a japanese. But did you know that the first automatic chronograph worn in space was a seiko. I find this to be a sturdier and more comfortable bracelet. Please refer to our owners manual for important information concerning condition and performance of. While two of the movements involved are most often profiled, the third is relatively unknown to most enthusiasts. The 69 that colonel pogue wore into space was reference 696005 export version as opposed to the asia market 696002. For the sale the watch was provided with the original layaway receipt, instruction manual and a letter from the col. While the seiko 69 is still one of the best bangs for your buck you can get in the vintage chronograph world, knowing what to look for and expect from your purchase is crucial. Ive just picked up a lovely 1976 single chronograph model, and im looking to get the accompanying user instruction manual. Seiko 69b features automatic chronograph, 60s, 30min, pillar wheel no manual wind day. Case is in very good condition overall, showing only light signs of.
I seem to have a burning desire to own a 69 col page but could not really justify the cost of a. Running okhighly collectible watch the watch is running and working properly accuracy of time keeping not tested and not guarantee. I had this same problem on the blue 696005 described in an earlier post. In nice condition and already serviced, this beauty complete my blue box ps. Vintage seiko 5 sports speedtimer automatic chronograph 698050 cal 69b. The differences in the last digit of the model numbers only signify its intended region of release. I have a spare 696012 bracelet, but that didnt fit, because the rounding of the case is different from the 696022. The true seiko pogue chronograph 696005 december 24, 2017 anthony kable a few years ago it was discovered that the first automatic chronograph in space was a seiko 69 worn by colonel william reid pogue during the skylab 4 mission from november 16, 1973, to february 8, 1974. Dear rich, i have just been handed from my father this exact model seiko 69 6010 in working condition and am looking to get it serviced and cleaned. New arrival seiko 696000 jdm wrist sushi a japanese. I didnt want just any yellowdialed 69 though i wanted a true pogue. It seems that all the 69 s that ive seen on this bracelet were produced prior to 1974. Im not sure of the exact date this dial went into production but i believe it was in mid 1972.
I am a professional watchsmith who specializes in vintage seiko restoration. Fs seiko pogue 696005 june 1973 375 eur obro seiko 69. I used aftermarket parts to restore this watch to a portion of its lost glory. Vintage seiko 696002 automatic chronograph mens watch pepsi yellow.
It seems that all the 69s that ive seen on this bracelet were produced prior to 1974. Keeping the seiko 69 or 68 chronograph running youtube. He had purchased the watch from the px at ellington afb, and although the watch wasnt flightapproved by nasa, he was allowed to bring it on the flight. Get the best deals on seiko braceletlink band chronograph wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Seiko experts looking for a 69 instruction manual sorted.
In 1973, colonel william pogue brought his seiko 69 automatic chronograph on board the skylab 4 mission as part of his personal kit. Apr 17, 2004 the 69 6000 thru 6005 are all the same watch. American variant of the late 60s early 70s seiko 69 600x. While the seiko 69 is still one of the best bangs for your buck you can get in the vintage chronograph world, knowing what to look for and. Please refer to our owners manual for important information about our watches prior to purchase. Adventure with colonel pogue seiko 69 6002 omega forums. The seiko 69 printed the term speedtimer on many of its early.
Get the best deals on seiko braceletlink band chronograph wristwatches when you shop the. Hi, today my last arrival from japan, a 696000 5 sports speedtimer from 69. Mechanical automatic mechanical handwinding quartz battery quartz. I got this seiko 696002 for pennies on the dollar albeit it was not working, in poor physical condition and with missing and damaged parts.
Notched 69 6000 from april 1969 and nonnotched 69 6005 from 1978. Seiko braceletlink band chronograph wristwatches for sale. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for seiko wristwatches. Nov 23, 20 in 1973, colonel william pogue brought his seiko 69 automatic chronograph on board the skylab 4 mission as part of his personal kit. Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures. Isthmus size1emthe following is a link to the user manuals to a number of modern seikos calibers. Seiko i recently bought a number of these models in various states of disrepair, the most interesting of the bunch being this one, a 696009 from 1970. Seiko 69 helmet weve joined forces with our friends at 10. Scwf user librarian2, seiko calibers technicalrepair manuals, forum post, 2010. User manuals, seiko watch operating guides and service manuals. Seiko 69 pogue chronograph blue everyone knows that the first watch worn on the moon was an omega speedmaster, one of historys greatest manually winding chronographs.
Back in the 1970s, heuer and zenith had taken hold of the entire sports watch industry by racing to become the. Hi, i recently acquired a nice white 69 6022 pulsations. Under the seiko logo on the dial you will also notice two different scrips. I have a goldblack 6012 that i bought in honest used condition and tarted up a bit, the usual stuff, new crystal, painted hands and a relume.
Seiko calibers technical and repair manuals and below are direct links to each of the seiko calibers from that list. Mar 02, 2010 isthmus size1emthe following is a link to the user manuals to a number of modern seikos calibers. Over a period of a couple years that they were released there were small changes made to the case and face. Dial firmado automatic, agujas e indices con material luminiscente. I put it togheter, and screwed the crown to the stem a. Your vintage seiko chronograph buying guide hodinkee. Seiko i recently bought a number of these models in various states of disrepair, the most interesting of the bunch being this one, a. All functions work as they should chronograph stopstart, reset to perfect zero, indicator ring turns with the crown. The 69 6005 and 69 6009 are those intended for north america. Seiko 69, the other first automatic chronograph hodinkee. I realise there is more to a chronograph than an automatic or manual winding watch. Turning the crown counter clockwise to advance the hands is standard seiko for pre modern.
If you have any manuals not in this list, please send them over so we can add them to this. This is a quick video talking about why i keep the chronograph running on my seiko 69 and 68 chronographs running. On the 696000s and 6002s it reads chronograph automatic and on the 6005s, 6009s, it reads automatic. There are different variations of this movement, including seiko caliber 69a, 68a, and 68b. Its been discussed here and elsewhere many times, the controversy surrounding the title of first automatic chronograph can be polarizing, but often comes down to a matter of opinion. Select the brand and a new window will take you to the specific brand website. Vintage seiko 5 sports speedtimer 698050 chronograph. I have just been handed from my father this exact model seiko 69 6010 in working condition and am looking to get it serviced and cleaned. On the 69 6000s and 6002s it reads chronograph automatic and on the 6005 s, 6009s, it reads automatic. The 69 6000 seem to correspond to those intended for the japanese market. Unfortunately seiko collectors are poor imitations of speedmaster collectors.
Seiko calibers technicalrepair manuals the watch site. I managed to turn it on loosley, and opned the watch, and got out the stem with crown. Find the personal fitness user manual you need at manualsonline. Unfollow seiko 69 6005 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unlike zenith and heuer, the only proof of seikos creation of an automatic chronograph in 1969 was their production, since seiko never held a press conference or announced their achievement. It has solid outer links and a better clasp than the hlink bracelets. The seiko 69b deconstructed adventures in amateur watch. Seiko braceletlink band chronograph wristwatches for sale ebay. Member join date jan 2012 location illinois, usa posts 171. Mar 22, 2008 one response to seiko 696010 richard says. Yesterday i got an very nice original blue pouge watch in my home, suddenley the crown fell of. Unfollow 69 6005 seiko to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Seiko also incorporated caliber 68 into a socalled bullhead model, similar to omegas manual wind bullhead, with pushers at the top of the case instead of on the side.
Everyone knows that the first watch worn on the moon was an omega speedmaster, one of historys greatest manually winding chronographs. Unfollow seiko 696005 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a few seiko watches including an alpinist and my beloved skx007 i have just modified with a new domed crystal and ceramic bezel insert. There were 3 different yellow dials produced for these watches with this case reference. The manualsonline team has found the manual for this product.
Armis macizo stelux, con cierre firmado seiko medidas. I was hoping for a copy of any technical information parts list or do you suggest i send it to seiko here in australia for them to do the work. Movement ring holder no spring spacer for seiko 69 6000 6002 6005 6007 60xx. Unfollow seiko 69 watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Hi, i recently acquired a nice white 696022 pulsations. Incidentally, seiko can also claim the honor of having sent the first selfwinding chronograph into outer space. American variant of the late 60s early 70s seiko 69600x. Scwf user librarian2, seiko calibers technicalrepair manuals. This will go down as one of my favorite repair and restoration projects. May 1969 seiko 69a6000 jdm cevert speedtimer automatic chronograph.