Sell Your Vintage Seiko Chronographs in London

About the Seiko Chronographs

Seiko launched the automatic 6139 chronograph in 1969, one of the first of its kind; a 6139 later flew in space with astronaut William Pogue. The larger 6138 added a 12-hour register, with bold 'panda' and 'bullhead' dials.

Notable vintage Chronographs references

Vintage references we regularly assess include:

• Reference 6139 — early automatic chronograph
• Reference 6138 — 12-hour, 'panda' and 'bullhead'
• Column-wheel, vertical-clutch movements
• Coloured 'Pogue' and 'panda' dial variants
• Original dials, bezels and hands, often replaced

Originality on a vintage Seiko Chronographs

On a vintage Seiko chronograph, an original dial, correct hands, a period bezel and working chronograph matter as much as the reference. Refinished dials and replacement parts affect value, and we explain what we find.

What affects the value of a Seiko Chronographs

Among the factors we weigh when valuing a vintage Seiko Chronographs:

• Reference and dial variant
• Dial originality and correct printing
• Bezel and hand originality
• Chronograph function and movement condition
• Case condition and prior polishing
• Provenance and any papers present

Selling a Seiko Chronographs without box or papers

Missing paperwork does not put a sale out of reach. We may consider a vintage Seiko Chronographs without its original box, papers, warranty card or receipt.

Any purchase remains subject to authentication, condition inspection, and ownership and identification checks. Documentation can affect valuation depending on the piece, and we will always explain how.

How Fair Vintage assesses your Seiko Chronographs

We look at originality first — dial, hands, case and, where relevant, bezel and bracelet — then movement condition and any service history.

Replacement parts, prior polishing, provenance, and box and papers all feed into the assessment. We explain our reasoning so the offer is one you can understand and rely on.

Selling your Seiko Chronographs while visiting London

If you are visiting London, we can often arrange an appointment at short notice to value your vintage Seiko Chronographs at a safe, mutually agreed location convenient to you.

Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, subject to availability. If you accept an offer and the required identification and compliance checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged.

How it works

A straightforward process, with no obligation at any stage:

• Contact us with a few details or photographs
• We arrange a suitable appointment
• Your Seiko Chronographs is inspected and valued in person
• We provide a clear offer — you are free to accept or decline
• If you accept and the required checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged

Frequently asked questions