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Title: Seiko "Helmet" 6139-7101
Post by: adrian on June 25, 2010, 01:15:03 AM: Pulled the trigger last nite(Wed) on a 1976 Seiko BullHead and when I woke up Thursday morning, I saw this waiting for me on the table. :o

Sawadee kap, Kap kun kap!!
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Msian%20Watch%20Forum/IMG_1773.jpg)

When I came to my senses, I realized it couldn't be the Bullhead. No courier company in the world works that fast.

It's a Seiko 6139-7101 Automatic Chronograph, also known to Seiko fans as the Seiko Helmet. I have no idea why it's called that. Doesn't look anything like a helmet to me. Serials on the back indicate the production date to be January 1978.
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1786.jpg)

30secs sub dial. Start/stop pusher at 2 o'clock. Reset pusher at 4 o'clock. Cheap aftermarket bracelet looks and feels so cheap, it's probably cheaper than a plate of char kaoy teow. Without egg.
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1780.jpg)

Not in the best condition with little nicks and dings and some fade. But still in pretty good shape overall. Time keeping is accurate as a needle so far.
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1783.jpg)

The watch has the push crown day date setting mechanism where the day & date is set by pushing in the crown. Slight push & the date changes. Push deeper to change the day. Problem is the small crown (on most vintage watches) makes me think that people in the 70s must have had chopsticks as fingers. With my cucumber sized fingers, I can forget about turning the crown with two fingers, what more pushing it in. :P
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1784.jpg)

Some quick snaps in my colleague's car.
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1786a.jpg)

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1786b.jpg)

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Seiko/IMG_1786c.jpg)

At 40mm I feel it's a bit small on my sumo wrestler's wrist. Nonetheless it's a new addition to the ongoing collection.
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af122/iamadrianlee/Msian%20Watch%20Forum/IMG_1786d.jpg)

Cheers. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: ck77 on June 25, 2010, 07:12:12 AM: Congrats on your new acquisition Adrian.
Overall condition looks good :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: Scott C. on June 25, 2010, 08:11:35 AM: Congrats!! From the photos, the condition looks good le :Cheers:

I got one long time back and still with me ;) same setup but it doesn't wear helmet :police:

I remember i saw a photo somewhere, it's actually using column wheel ;)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/scottchung1128/How%20I%20started/IMG_2390.jpg)

:Cheers:
scott
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: danny on June 25, 2010, 09:38:27 PM: Hi Adrian,
Congrats on your new catch from Thailand. You really know how to shop internationally for these gems.
I guess they call this the helmet because the side profile does have some resemblance to Darth Vader's famous headpiece.

Thanks for sharing.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: Samajaya168 on June 27, 2010, 11:34:44 AM: :thumbsup: nice catch!
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: G.MAC on June 27, 2010, 09:26:50 PM: great looking piece but i agree with you that it would be much better if it were bigger :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: adrian on June 27, 2010, 10:26:48 PM: Quote from: scottchung1128 on June 25, 2010, 08:11:35 AM
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/scottchung1128/How%20I%20started/IMG_2390.jpg)

Nice one. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: adrian on June 27, 2010, 10:35:15 PM: @ck77 & samajaya168
Thanks!

@danny
Some do call this Darth Vader.

@GMAC88
Yeah man. Guess in those days, this was considered big. :laugh:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: takashi78 on June 28, 2010, 06:41:47 AM: Great find you have there!
I think Seiko vintage watches are the most economical to collect and the design is nice as well.
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: duniajam on June 30, 2010, 06:15:55 PM: Maybe this is why it is called "Helmet". ;D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qeCF4b2Vvrc/SpKcUCXTUHI/AAAAAAAADK0/UNvBb8o1BRI/s1600/DSCN9388.jpg)

Got one too. Very good condition. But don't have the original bracelet anymore. Leather strap will be a good compliment for it... :laugh:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qeCF4b2Vvrc/SpKavAsXFHI/AAAAAAAADJk/haPr2KzyggQ/s1600/DSCN9508.jpg)
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: chrisyen on June 30, 2010, 08:55:21 PM: i think model no should be 6139-7100
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: duniajam on June 30, 2010, 09:01:31 PM: Quote from: chrisyen on June 30, 2010, 08:55:21 PM
i think model no should be 6139-7100

You're right bro. Maybe typo error. Always happen to me...
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: danny on June 30, 2010, 09:58:21 PM: Quote from: duniajam on June 30, 2010, 06:15:55 PM
Maybe this is why it is called "Helmet". ;D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qeCF4b2Vvrc/SpKcUCXTUHI/AAAAAAAADK0/UNvBb8o1BRI/s1600/DSCN9388.jpg)

Love this pic. Good one :thumbsup:

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6319-7101
Post by: adrian on June 30, 2010, 11:58:20 PM: Quote from: chrisyen on June 30, 2010, 08:55:21 PM
i think model no should be 6139-7100

Shoot! Typo. Should not post in the dead hours of the nite. :P

Edited. :)
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6139-7101
Post by: duniajam on July 01, 2010, 09:17:03 AM: Small matter bro. I always make mistake writing in my blog even though I read it over & over.... there still small typo mistake. Hehe... Penat bang oi..... ;D
Title: Re: Seiko "Helmet" 6139-7101
Post by: ttfjon on August 02, 2010, 04:33:24 PM: Adrain,

Very nice watch. I am also tempted to buy one. Do you mind pm me the rough price ? Thanks.