Seiko Speedtimer 'UFO'

Seiko makes fantastic watches. Pure and simple. From the rare as hen's teeth Hi-Beat 6159 to the film-famous 6105 and 6309 models to the economy workhorse SXK007, Japanese watchmakers perfected incredibly well-made tool watches decades ago - and at prices that make the most diehard Swiss watch fans question their spending habits. This piece, a Reference 6138-0011, dates to circa 1970s and features a 44mm stainless steel round case with hooded lugs, a black tachymeter bezel with red-orange accents, a matte black dial with stacked silver subsidiary registers with a matching handset, a matching and correct stainless steel 'H-link' bracelet with a signed expanding blade clasp, and last but certainly not least, Seiko's automatic-winding day-date chronograph movement within - operated by ultra-cool piston pushers. What more do you need? With a very funky period-style and excellent functionality, it's not hard to see why these 1970s Seiko chronographs are developing a cult following. This example is in great shape and captures the 70s aesthetic of the period brilliantly. These watches are a complete case study in Seiko design and we love to offer them at Analog. These are wonderful timepieces that represent just about everything that we love about vintage and are overlooked by many. Don't make that mistake!