Foxindebox 472 Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Hi Guys, I had recently bought a seiko 6139-6002 which was sold as spares or repair (pushers were not working). Anyway, I fixed the pushers and tidied the watch up a bit and here it is. Anyway, the movement needs a service and I couldn't find anyone who would take it on (lack of available parts, so they couldn't guarantee it). So, I decided to buy a movement from an eBay seller to practice on and try to do it myself. The practice went well and now I have a nice movement with no case or dial.... So, I then went onto eBay and picked up a lovely complete case set with dial and hands (more on that to come). Unfortunately I then saw another one with a brown dial that looked in need of some love. I bought that one as well. So I now have two more project watches in addition to the one that needed a service. The upside is I really know my way round the 6139 movement now I'll update with some project progress pics as and when the parts come in. UPDATE#1 Well, here is the first one semi-finished. I'm wearing it on a ZULU to "road test" and see how it runs. More to follow Edited November 10, 2015 by Foxindebox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted November 4, 2015 Good condition running ones go for decent money on eBay so you could offload extras when you're done fixing em up, I know cos I've been hunting one for a while but not quite at the prices they fetch online, waiting to see can I snatch one at a better price when nobodies looking....patience is the name of the game I expect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted November 4, 2015 Good condition running ones go for decent money on eBay so you could offload extras when you're done fixing em up, I know cos I've been hunting one for a while but not quite at the prices they fetch online, waiting to see can I snatch one at a better price when nobodies looking....patience is the name of the game I expect. Or buy a fucked one and send it over to Foxindebox our new resident seiko tinkerer Seriously though takes some skill to service a chrono movement so well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdev 0 Posted November 4, 2015 I like the sunburst dial and the pepsi bezel... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 472 Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Cheers guys. I don't think I will be offering any tinkering services though, I know where that particular road ALWAYS leads I might well put one up for sale once I'm done if they are up to scratch. It's good fun getting more into the tinkering as I've just started a watchmaking course and now have access to a full workshop and a very knowledgeable tutor (haven't a fucking clue how to use the machinary yet). Updates to follow... Edited November 4, 2015 by Foxindebox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterPC 0 Posted November 12, 2015 I recently picked up both a gold dial pogue and a blue dial pogue. Love 'em to bits and also getting quite obsessed with other 6139 ' s, so I share your joy/pain/dilemma. So many watches, so few wrists. Have toyed with the idea of becoming an amateur tinkerer, picking up cheapies and bringing them back to life. I imagine it's immensely satisfying. Other than having lousy eyesight and useless Russian peasant fingers, it worries me more the dent it would leave in my wallet and the scorn it might bring from my bride, who already can't understand my fascination with watches. Congratulations on what you've done with your watches. They're absolute beauties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 472 Posted November 12, 2015 I recently picked up both a gold dial pogue and a blue dial pogue. Love 'em to bits and also getting quite obsessed with other 6139 ' s, so I share your joy/pain/dilemma. So many watches, so few wrists. Have toyed with the idea of becoming an amateur tinkerer, picking up cheapies and bringing them back to life. I imagine it's immensely satisfying. Other than having lousy eyesight and useless Russian peasant fingers, it worries me more the dent it would leave in my wallet and the scorn it might bring from my bride, who already can't understand my fascination with watches.Congratulations on what you've done with your watches. They're absolute beauties. Thanks very much mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
