Why So Few Japanese Auto. Chronos ?

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Seiko 613X

I’ll begin with the 613x family from Seiko Suwa. There are two primary calibers: the earlier 6139 introduced in 1969 (and produced until approximately 1977), and the 6138 introduced a year later in 1970. The difference between the two movements is that the 6139 only has a 30-minute chronograph register, and the 6138 has an additional 12-hour register. Both lack an active running seconds and in terms of specs, they beat at 21,600bph and have a power reserve of 45 hours. Both also have a day/date indicator. The 6139 has 17 jewels, and the 6139 has 21 (and 23 for some of the rarer Japanese domestic market variants like the 6138-8000). Both variants lack hacking and the 6139 does not hand wind. In terms of size, the 613X is 27mm in diameter and 7.2mm (6139)/7.9mm (6138) tall.


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The 613X family has numerous claims to fame, particularly the 6139. Alongside Zenith and the Chronomatic partnership, Seiko is widely acknowledged to be among the first companies (and some might even argue that Seiko was the first) to have an automatic chronograph watch out on the market. Peculiarly, this achievement was never marketed by Seiko nor given any mention in the official Seiko history, “A Journey in Time: The Remarkable Story of Seiko.” One fact that cannot be argued, however, was the Seiko was certainly the first Japanese watch company to produce and release an automatic chronograph.

Incidentally, the 6139 is also the first automatic chronograph sent to outer space, worn on the wrist of US astronaut Willian Reid Pogue during the 1973 Skylab-4 mission. This particular iridescent yellow-dialed model has now been nicknamed the “Pogue.”
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Seiko can also claim the honor of having sent the first self-winding chronograph into outer space. When U.S. astronaut William Reid Pogue flew aboard the Skylab-4 mission in 1973 to 1974, he wore a watch (nowadays nicknamed the “Pogue Seiko”) powered by Caliber 6139.

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Wing will be using the updated version NE88 in an upcoming Aragon model. The movement is made by SEIKO.

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12½?
h: 7.62mm
hrono (centre sec, min, hr)
Small second, date
Duration time: more than 45 hours
28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
Stop second device
Quick changing date
34 jewels

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12½
h: 7.62mm
Chrono (centre sec, min)
Small second, date
Duration time: more than 45 hours
28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
Stop second device
Quick changing date
34 jewels



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https://www.shophq.com/Product/628-762
Android 55mm DM Gauge Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph Leather Strap Watch

$ 110.99 Clearance Price


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Feel the convincing power and massive presence of the monstrously stylish DM Gauge from Android. This imposing watch creates a solid foundation with a round polished silver-tone stainless steel case measuring an incredible 22mm high and 55mm wide. A brushed top, bottle-cap edged unidirectional rotating bezel with a luminous diver's scale and four decorative screws surrounds the crystal. The exhibition case back reveals your engraved limited edition number and offers a view of the decorated movement at work.

A black simulated carbon fiber insert appears on the top of both sections of the lightly textured leather strap on either side of the case. A silver-tone clasp engraved with the Android logo keeps the watch secure to your wrist. The charcoal choice has a black strap and the beige choice has a light brown strap.

The round brass dial in your choice of charcoal or beige displays luminous filled silver-tone dot index markers at all hour positions. Record textured subdials in perpetual seconds, 12-hour and 60-minute formats exist near 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00, respectively. A date window surfaces between 4:00 and 5:00 while a tachymeter scale circles the outer dial edge. Silver-tone hour and minute hands indicate the time along with polished red chronograph and subdial hands. Luminous accents decorate the hour, minute and subdial hands.

This watch is a limited edition out of 200 for each color execution.
Details:
  • Movement: Japanese SII NE78 Automatic Chronograph w/ 34 Jewels 28800 VPH
  • Movement Country of Origin: Japan
  • Case Measurements: 55mm
  • Case Thickness: 22mm
  • Crystal: Hardened Mineral
  • Crown: Screw Down w/ Function Pushers
  • Strap: Genuine Leather
  • Strap Measurements: 10" L x 26mm W
  • Clasp: Buckle
  • Maximum Wrist Size: 9"
  • Water Resistance: 30 ATM - 300 meters - 990 feet
  • Weight: 10 oz
  • Model Numbers:
    Charcoal: AD793BK
    Beige: AD793BY
  • Watch Country of Origin: China
 
Credor Phoenix GCBP997 | The Best Watch You Probably Never Heard of!

Nov 26, 2019

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In this video I talk about the unknown Credor Phoenix GCBP997. It's an automatic chronograph from Seiko's high-end sub brand, Credor. This is perhaps one of my all time favorite watches.


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History of the Credor

In 1969, Seiko wanted to design a specially selected wrist watch series, one that was high end and made of precious metals (14/18K gold or platinum). In 1974, the series was grouped and named "SEIKO KUREDORU” ( SEIKO CRET DOR ). “ CRET D'OR “ means " the golden top” in French. The symbol of Credor is derived from the chinese word "Mountain" and symbolise the aim of reaching the summit and touches the cloud and the heaven.

In 1978 the Credor was introduced as a high end quartz, made of gold or platinum. Not until 1996 was it introduced as a mechanical. Along with the 6S auto movement, the 4S and 8L series movements were used in the Credor mechanical line.

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Credor Phoneix Chronograph Ref: 6S78-0A30

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