Seiko Pogue Watch Restoration

[@MyRetroWatches]

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[@Watchugoton]

Great job and if it works it works 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@alexxenaosas2416]

@Jake Hishon smart question ! 😋

[@alexxenaosas2416]

Hey man, looks awesome ...well done ! - can't wait to start doing this also - I've ordered some basic tools today ! - I can feel my self the joy you have to work on this watch and to come with that amazing look at the end ! - this is pure joy - and for some reason some millionaires can't have it ! cya around

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Screw the haters on aftermarket parts. They have their place and their place is making a fantastic watch for you to enjoy! Great job ❤

[@wingi7722]

Loved this!!! Righto here are my thoughts and history with Pogues: I am not at all offended by aftermarket parts so long as they look right and as close to the original as possible! It's actually great that the aftermarket parts are available. So I've always loved the Pogues as a a kid, especially the yellow colourway. So when I was 17 I was in Fiji with my bro and somehow we both purchased Seiko Chronographs in 1978. But these ones were "Chronometer Officially Certified with THREE subdials - hours minutes and small seconds and Day Date at 3. They were automatics as the Quartz Chrono's were not yet released in 1978. My bro sold his and mine got stolen a year later - I was GUTTED! Had been trying to find one ever since but never ever seen one. So 20 years ago I purchased a yellow Aussie issue (Black internal rotating ring) yellow 6139 and had this overhauled (ass it was not going) but kept the original parts. I used this watch on many "missions" (gigs) with bands and then as my collection expanded I wore it less as it had no lume and the hands look a little tired. Recently I decided that I'd like a newly refurbished Pogue with the same dial as yours, with decent lume and all nice and new looking with authentic looking hands and parts. (I know enough to know what looks original and what doesn't look right). And so I've just made the purchase last week and it's on it way to me here in New Zealand. I intend to wear this a lot (probably to gigs as well) but will still keep my Aussie Pogue in my collection. The Aussie one will probably be worth more due to originality etc but I will enjoy wearing the "new" one. Liked and Subscribed.

[@4211Rob]

Excellent intro! I have a 6139-6032 and it's ticking away since I bought it in 1972. I'm looking for a better band now. As a woodworker, I make sanding blocks in many forms with many grits tacked on. Bravo on a beautiful job!

[@frankisimpa1920]

Best Seiko EVER

[@MyRetroWatches]

agreed

[@dflash0]

I'm sitting here in sunny Miami, Fl. with my glass of Macallan enjoying your video. You have been such an inspiration. I can proudly say I have completed my first two watch restorations. All because of your videos and how simple you make it look. Please keep your very valuable videos coming.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Wow thank you. Wish I was having a Scotch with you Miami for sure is warmer and nicer than my hometown of Coventry UK. Pleased you have successfully done some restorations! keep it up and if you are on Facebook join my group so you can post your projects for us all to enjoy and help where needed.

[@richf5967]

I know it’s been three years since you did this video - but I love it I just bought 1974 6139-6001 as a birthday present for my 50th this year It needs a few parts and a service and I’m really excited to get into it This video will be a great resource Thanks for sharing your experience Mark, I really appreciate your honest approach including the mistakes

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. It was a great project and I still wear the watch regularly and its working fine. I have other videos on 6139 but they are equally old. I will one day make more with the better camera setup i now have.

[@stephencech3696]

I love your voice, how enthusiastic you are fixing the watches, and the beautiful objects at the end. Thank you again!!

[@gartmorn]

If it wasn't for aftermarket parts how many MGs and Triumphs would still be on the road? Stunning! There'll be watch snobs out there who disagree but they should be watching other channels if this upsets them!

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Couldn't agree more - all genuine parts are nice to have but if an aftermarket screen washer bottle is the difference between the car sitting rotting and being out on the road and enjoyed - go for it, AFAIC. Washer botlle, bearing shells, brake linings...whatever.....when those genuine NOS bits come up and you can afford them, then sure, get them and retrofit if you want.

[@watchmedraw4340]

Yes. I'm going to settle with a few aftermarket parts because I'm building a blue one. There's so many watch snobs it's incredible.

[@acsiii110]

None coz they all rusted away

[@jasonmcdonald7187]

Oh my gosh, this is so true. Thanks God for aftermarket right now. Look at the car auctions restomods have a huge following now.

[@philltaylor8442]

ITS a BUTIFUL watch! THE araganel MUST be WETH more? Its like BYING a moonaleser saying it is WERTH as much as the ARAGANEL!?.

[@dalegamble1173]

That looks absolutely amazing.

[@DrJac999]

Great video. Just purchased one that is in good shape as I was intimidated by the mechanism and getting parts to do a rebuild though after seeing this and all the tips who knows. I am with you on AM parts. I think of it as a restoration though yes some frown on their use. Nonetheless a beautiful watch like this is worth using quality AM parts if it gives you joy and accomplishment. Lord knows I have done many myself to bring trashed watches back to their former glory and function. Great work, Mike.

[@MyRetroWatches]

thank you!

[@johncunningham5435]

Lovely job; dial is "wow" really brings out the fantastic look of the watch. Personally I have no problem with aftermarket parts, especially if original items are difficult to find or not available.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Totally agree, The dial is the bit we look at, To be fair I I had all the other parts genuine but still needed a dial I probably would have replaced all of them for the " new" look. I am so pleased with how this one turned out. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelbelice2024]

Beautiful Pogue. Great job. Love to see all the upps and downs of watchmaking. Truth is always right.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Much appreciated

[@seikoskx]

This was ahead of the times movement absolutely gorgeous seiko good job

[@Buffhunter597]

I have this watch. It was my father's, and in around 1973, it was given to me. I wore this watch until around 1984. I did not take care of it, I wore it in salt water, even surfed with it on. I recently got it back from my father, and apparently the stem knob had fallen off, along with the spring. One of the chronograph buttons falls out, and both are sticky. Thank you for listing the websites that have parts.

[@batesady]

I really enjoyed watching that. Just got my first 6139, a 1972 baby jumbo.

[@watchmedraw4340]

I love the idea with the pad to get the brushed finish "around" in the right way on the top. Awesome.

[@mrclockman1950]

Beautiful restoration of one of the worlds best looking chronographs

[@deepblueday4817]

I have this watch too and love it...a favourite in my collection. It was great to see all the parts and how it goes together. The Seiko Willard video was fascinating too.

[@turbogsr4380]

You did an excellent job with the case work. Brushing and polishing very clean and equally as important the lines are still very crisp. I think the original people that designed and built this watch at the Seiko factory would smile if they saw your watch. Especially with how you did it. Wear the watch in good health.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for your comment. I'd hope Seiko would approve of my work restoring their older models however there are quite a few guys out there now doing this professionally.

[@anna-lisagirling7424]

Most enjoyable! My partner wore a watch like this when we first met. It finally stopped and he's had nothing but trouble finding someone to even try to get it going again. I've forwarded this video to him and I know he will be tickled that there are aftermarket parts out there and maybe it's time to pursue to get it working again.

[@muzzaball]

Hi Michael, wonderful to see you show a vintage Seiko the love and attention that it deserves. You really have made a stunner there, and I agree with you that I would rather have the beautiful watch that you now own, than nothing coz parts were the limiting factor. Great work.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Many thanks!

[@oufdii7559]

Bonjour Mike, vous avez réalisé un boulot fantastique et l’avez partagé admirablement. Un immense merci. Je pense que si vous n’aviez pas utilisé d’autres pièces que celles d’origine cette petite merveille serait morte. Grâce à ces pièces, votre talent et votre passion nous pouvons être éblouis encore et encore. C’est extrêmement sympathique d’avoir traduit en français toutes vos explications. Félicitationsssssssss et encore merci. Soyez heureux🙏🏻💕

[@MyRetroWatches]

Merci. Je suis ravie que mes vidéos te plaisent. C'est KZbin qui retranscrit en français. J'espère que tu peux comprendre.

[@jacvanguilder3456]

In 1980 a friend gave me, a Seiko 6139-6005, after wearing it for a couple years, decided to have it restored, a new glass crystal (the last one available from Seiko) and a general cleaning. I didn’t use the watch for forty years, I recently started wearing it and still works as should.

[@andre-dx4yw]

thanks for doing this channel its been a fantastic learning tool. i have done an online coarse and been following your movement servicing, i have done an eta and just finished a seiko 6039 which i had when i was 14 not been serviced for 40 years. regulated to 0.0 beat error and around +5 -5 secs a day, i know thats not real world numbers on the wrist but im so chuffed. i sent a request to join the facebook group this morning. thanks for all your hard work.

[@khalidhisham831]

Thanks a lot for your videos , they are very very useful and wonderful I hope to make a simple video about how to test the electric board and the coil in quartz watches and how to use the multimeter in this test but I hope to make it under the microscope because I know that you are the only one who can make this video to be simple for the beginners Thak you very very much for your videos I need this video very much Thanks thanks thanks

[@drakkenmoods]

Fantastic Job!, I love this watches, I have one 6139-6010 since 1969 brown dial English-Spanish, who travelled with me every time I had to moved to different countries, I wear him only at home afraid to lose him. Last time was serviced in a Seiko dealer and still running. And don´t care for aftermarket parts, the main idea was to have that beauty properly working

[@MyRetroWatches]

thanks, I love the Seiko Speedy's 6010 , 6012. I have a blue 6010 all original and wear it a lot too.

[@christopherjensen5007]

You did a fantastic job, Mike! A classic timepiece restored! Many thanks for sharing this!

[@JustWatches1]

What a fantastic outcome and a true testament to your skill. As far as the aftermarket parts totally agree with the sentiment that as long as you aren’t using them for deception there is no problem. Congrats on a grail and one you personally restored which makes it that much more special. I really hope to get to this level one day.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you very much. was a great project that will reward me every time I look at this one. Thanks for watching.

[@watchmedraw4340]

I would have gone aftermarket but these members in your group are amazing and generous. Your videos here are amazing and I've learned so much in such a short period of time and I say thank you. You're amazing and so is your group.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you!

[@brucetaylor8973]

I love the result, no problem with the aftermarket parts because it was pieced together and not an original complete watch to begin with. I prefer my watches to be as new looking as possible, so I would have done the same thing if I had one of these. Super cool 70's style with the inner rotating bezel and other unique features. I want one for myself, but prices are pretty high, and condition is questionable on something that old too. I do some Seiko mods but have not done any requiring a teardown like this. I'm always amazed seeing the skill it takes to rebuild watch movements with such tiny parts. Great job!

[@jumpinspider6489]

Epic intro - and video of course! Thanks so much for your content!!

[@Handymanskills]

Beautiful watch

[@propetamckissack524]

yes you did a good job looks beautiful enjoyed watching the video it is awesome looking watch..

[@jeannettemorley5872]

That's a fabulous watch: wear it with pride, and in good health.

[@juanjosevasquez462]

Did a good job man i like watching your videos it helps me fix my watches

[@PaulB19677]

I'm envious, this is watch heaven.

[@stephencech3696]

What an intro!! Great video as always, thank you!!

[@FailSafe161]

Thanks for sharing your full process with us, Mike! It was really fascinating watching you do the case refinishing as well. I have a 6139 silver-dialed "Pogue" style Seiko that needs a service+resto and this has given me more confidence in trying to attempt it myself (I'm a quartz watch repair tech but I've dabbled in mechanical repair)!

[@perri.mannix]

What a fantastic watch and a great job! It look stellar, like it should. ✨✨✨to the stars and back, like William R.. Pogue

[@mattobrien3346]

An hour long - brilliant. I'll get my tea and settled down to watch

[@timholden7031]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one Mike. Great job. Beginning to like these 70s & 80s watches. I've got two Memostars coming this week. One has a cracked crystal the other has no stems/crowns. Hopefully be able to make a complete watch out of them, thanks to your tutorials. 👍🤞

[@MyRetroWatches]

Brilliant. I love the Memostar. If you go over to @nekkid_watchmaker channel he did a video on one a few months back.

[@timholden7031]

@@MyRetroWatches yeah I've seen that Mike, thanks. He takes things to a different level, with the things he does with watches. Amazing. If my Memostar turns out anything like your Pogue, I'll be very happy.

[@RC60669]

Yep.. STUNNING! is the word . Great job and huge respect to you. I have an original 6002 and love it but have to admire the 'approaching mint' hand finished look of this masterpiece.. absolutely bloody beautiful much appreciated 👌

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you very much!

[@donbrough6386]

Something to be prod of and to enjoy. Great job

[@robertjordan7323]

Love the dial face of the watch! Thanks for making.

[@daves6259]

Congratulations, Looks a Million

[@propetamckissack524]

That’s awesome you repaired and restored the watch beautifully 👍

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Beautiful seiko pogue mike I remember one of my uncles had one back in 1986 very iconic watch love the mechanical seiko watches legendary

[@johnrideout7124]

I was in Australia in the early 70's and any thing Seiko was sought after. A car yard in Wollongong offered me three Seiko watches that looked very similar to the one you incredibly re-built in part--exchange for a MK 2 Cortina, having had Seiko's in the UK, I was well pleased at the offer, the only difference was that they had the crystal lenses as opposed to the acrylic ones we bought from Chinese students in England. Much appreciate your excellent no-nonsense video, does what it says on the tin.

[@MyRetroWatches]

MK2 Cortina!! Me dad had one of those! Wonder what’s worth more in today’s world

[@klaassiersma4892]

Congratulations,nice job. Wear your Pogue with pride.

[@JonathanChow5]

Great work for you to show steps to restore. Unlike other who skip steps and forget to turn on camera while filming. May i suggest you make a "+" on you working mat, so that each time you put down the movement holder on the "+" it will inline with your camera viewfinder and you don't have to check on the camera. As for the timing of this video, as i awlays say you work worth to watch even it last for 3 hours. With this watch, are you ready to go to the moon? 🚀🌕😁

[@Pg91357]

Beautiful work

[@dismaldunc]

WOW! wot an intro! I had no idea why they were called Pogues , righty time to watch the rest of this...

[@MyRetroWatches]

My best ever intro to be honest, it took days for that 20 seconds. I must get back to making intros as ive not done one in ages.

[@pgsahlman]

I think the watch looks brilliant. I'm no purist, so (in my mind at least) aftermarket parts have allowed you to make that watch shine in its original glory. Though you consider yourself a hobbyist, your videos and approach seem to me to be as professional as anyone I watch on KZbin. Rather than cutting out mistakes, leaving them in gives them a human quality that is honest and refreshing. Keep up the great work!!!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for this great comment.

[@opfnorfolk588]

Hi Mike, I just found a pogue (one of my grail watches) in an antiques market flee market place near mine. It's yellow dial was glinting at me from across the room and I ran to it. It's knackered but am going to bring it back to life hopefully before Xmas. This video is going to help me sooo much. Thanks!

[@1961UK]

Fantastic Seiko watch and well done mate 👍

[@joaobatistagomes9972]

You are very detail oriented! Perfect job! Congratulations, a hug from Brazil!

[@BulldogStyle]

I don't know why you apologise for the video being an hour long, I love these long builds as you cover everything. lets have more please 😄👍👍 This is my 3rd time round of this particular build.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Yes others said the same and this video is now 18 months old I think. KZbin does not always like long videos as we now live in a world of shorts! I now still try to aim for max 1 hour if I can though.

[@JeanSuki]

Super classic watch

[@mikebutler3846]

Just found your channel. I watch many watch channels, but they are mostly about new watches and micro brands. I enjoy them, but most of my collection are vintage watches. So, that being said, I enjoy your videos and have subscribed.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you so much for your subscription. I hope you enjoy my other videos.

[@blaisecarland9703]

Like the seiko hat! Have the all gray one. Cheers, Bleys

[@kins888]

Amazing skill and it looks fantastic! 😎

[@jorgeolguingarcia]

Mike, you did fantastic work, almost 100% perfect. I've always heard that the chrono hands are a nightmare and I see that it's true. Enjoy your Pogue, you earned it and deserve it. Best regards from Mexico city.

[@philipdrake6]

It is a great watch, i had one in the 70s, and i think your watch has come up beautiful.

[@PsyentifiqueLtd]

Really enjoyed watching this, brilliant job!! 👏

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you so much it was a labour of love and the end result I think shows that .

[@Giant056]

Here I am again watching another one of your great video's, I've always been a really big fan of Seiko's since I bought my first when I was in VietNam.

[@phillipyannone3195]

I must say your videos have been helpful especially the tip about Siekosis. I picked up a Pogue a couple years ago and after stripping and cleaning found I found it had missing parts so it has been on hold till now. Hopefully with the new information and parts I will soon have success 😊

[@MyRetroWatches]

Pleased you found it useful.

[@justcraig1000]

Great job mate! Beautiful!!

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Th Japanese balance is quite elegant 😮

[@Bugster987]

I like it a lot. Done a fine job.

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Great intro Mike! Im watching it again and again🥳🤯😎

[@MyRetroWatches]

thanks I worked on that for ages! could not resist.

[@MrDparker69]

Absolutely fantastic video. What a fantastic job. Which a dream watch. Thanks so much for sharing. Danny 👍

[@lonestardude6283]

Just gorgeous! Got mine out to set and wear, mine is all original Seiko with AUTOMATIC printed under Seiko and 17 J above the Suwa S at 6 o clock and no text at the 9 o clock, all matching dark grey patina-ed lume, and everything on this classic works properly and I believe it to be an April 1977 model! Excellent work bringing yours to like new condition! Love your channel!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for watching. The originals are fantastic and especially the 6005. I will eventually be on the hunt for the blue one now!

[@lweeeluay]

great job

[@jenilocke8255]

I agree about aftermarket parts, honesty always. The watch looks amazing, glad you've realised that ambition, I bet you're feeling well pleased with it and yourself, well done!

[@elektron2kim666]

I like the restoration, functionality and any "solution" you found for the watch. The looks is not my favourite but you took it to the stars.

[@seanlannin]

Beautiful work, a pleasure to watch a master craftsman.

[@allandenman9387]

Hi Mike. Another fabulous set of videos. Love your work. Regarding the Pogue, I too have a 6139 6002 . The only issue I have with it is the top pusher jams in and has to be pulled back out. It either has a bent stem or is full of gunk. Just wish I could have seen more details of the pushers. Kind regards Allan.

[@MyRetroWatches]

You will be on the right track and to be honest its not a difficult thing to try to fix yourself. all you have to be weary of is when removing and replacing the pusher is this loaded by that spring. Usually with ones unserviced the pusher tends to stay in place. Take caseback off. there is a movement ring that holds them in place. you have to push both pushers in and hold so you can then remove the ring. Once that is out the pushers should come out of the case. springs may stay behind if they are full of crap. examine and if bent you can attempt to straighten or buy some aftermarket ones off ebay. clean all the crap from behind the pushers and inside the case where they go. Install them back in. same process push and hold them in and then fit the ring over the top. You will see how the ring holds the pusher in place by the slots on it. Good luck

[@Robin6512]

One of the most beautiful seiko’s I know.

[@alexharris8500]

Brilliant vedio. Really like the way you filmed it. Beautiful watch 💯🌎🥃🥃🥃🥃👍👌

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. In my opinion this was my best edited video by a long way. Just the into took days...

[@keithm.404]

Lovely job on a lovely watch! As for the aftermarket parts, it's a restomod, the parts you fitted enhance the finished look. Feck the purists! Also your videos are so absorbing, they never feel too long. Can't wait for the next one.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. I do keep worrying about hour long videos, KZbin I don't think really like them plus it can limit the amount of views I get as not everyone is committed to giving up an hour.

[@keithm.404]

@@MyRetroWatches Feck KZbin too! I love watching restoration vids, and I tend to avoid the 15 minute ones and also vids with no commentary. So I think you're on the right track. Anyone who is into watches and how they work tend not to have short attention spans.

[@donnyboon2896]

@@keithm.404 - Agreed!

[@setter55]

Looks fantastic, that dial is gorgeous

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks

[@Jojo-lw4jd]

Great looking watch. After market parts look wonderful and make the watch look awesome 👍🏼

[@scintilla61]

Perfetta restaurazione complimenti

[@bluesmoon3]

Great video! My dad's October 71 yellow "Pogue" was a retirement gift from his colleagues in the Metropolitan Police. He wore it til his death in 2019. I have it now. It is in need of your treatment. While I hear the purists, both he and I would want it returned to near new condition. The face and inner bezel will probably clean but those outer bezels look atrocious if left on a restored case. Sadly his strap was corroded by medical chemicals before he finally stopped wearing it. So a new tapered bracelet is required. I'm inspired by your handsome restoration and would like any help you and Simon can offer to get it back into use.

[@grindererrofficial3755]

wonderful job Sir :) And super nice watch

[@camperp195]

A beautiful watch,im desperate to own one,my brother had one in the 70,s and I’ve coveted it ever since!

[@derekcarroll7524]

Well done.

[@davidbayard3818]

Crazy crazy crazy I am close to got mine to restore it Iam total amateur but your video influence me so much thank you for that and good good job

[@sergiolatorrecorrea9695]

excelente trabajo.

[@Zotel_US]

Very pretty, it was nice to see a different camera angle. I might be snobby if I had a grail but what you want is what matters for your grail.

[@PpaStrmpf]

Like your work. You do not possess professional tools, but your job is professional. Nice work on that case, really nice. I saw you have Parkside polishing machine, maybe if you first polished the whole case you would get a perfect cut on the brushing. I've saw that from a pro and when I buy a watch that has to much polisihing on wrong places I brush it out, even from mine clumsy hands I get really good results.

[@allisondickey1882]

Beautiful job. I love the look. I suppose the purists might disapprove, but I prefer, buffed out and shiny appearance. That yellowish-orange gold face is fantastic. It is a beautiful watch. Enjoy wearing it. And I liked your intro.

[@mattobrien3346]

That's a beautiful watch - well deserved I am sure you will enjoy it. The fact that it isn't completely original makes it much more practical and wearable as you won't be scared of damaging it.

[@jlg395]

Great video/channel. I wish I had the patience and skill for a build like this.

[@curious5557]

Great looking watch - enjoy it

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks 👍

[@dennisallport5704]

Once again, Michael......great job. Thanks for including all the missteps as well. Your grail is beautiful, take care of it!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. Mistakes makes the man! This video took 7 day to edit so the watch as been on my wrist the whole time. Unusual for me to wear one watch for so long! Thanks for watching.

[@davidstewart3868]

Terrific job! The restored Seiko looks fantastic!

[@fixityourself7258]

Great achievement you must be over the moon. Always loved that Seiko model. Your videos always inspire me to push myself further.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks, I am. really like the look of this one.

[@22triggy]

Great job.