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In the early 1970s, Nasa astronaut Colonel William Pogue was assigned to crew the first US space station, Skylab. In testing, Pogue did not have access to a standard-issue Omega Speedmaster as these weren’t supplied to astronauts until nearer launch. As an alternative, he bought a Seiko 6139 – the brand’s first automatic chronograph. Pogue liked it so much that in November 1973, when his time came to blast off for Skylab, he packed his beloved Seiko without seeking Nasa approval. The 6139 thus became the first automatic chronograph in space. 

His watch was the inspiration for this exclusive piece. 

Specification

Movement: Seiko NH35A automatic. 41-hour power reserve, hacking, hand-winding and shock resistance

Dial: Blue To Black gradient dial  with lumedhandset and indices

Date Wheel: ‘inverted’ date wheel with white numerals on a black background

Crystal: Sapphire

Case material: Stainless steel

Bracelet: Stainless steel with solid end-links and folding safety clasp

Case Diameter: 40mm

Case Thickness: 13.5mm 

Lug Width: 20mm

Bezel: 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel 

Water resistant construction featuring a screw down crown and case back. 

Current lead times 2-3 weeks