What We Fancy

What we have here is one of the more sought-after Seiko chronographs from the 1970s. How they kept the overall layout so even while packing in so much design is fantastic. The nickname, “Kakume” means square eyes; when looking at the dial it’s easy to see why.

Brand: Seiko

Model: reference 6138-0030 Kakume

Case: 42mm wide excluding crown, 45mm tall, 14mm thick, all stainless steel, screw-down case back, outer tachymeter bezel, original pushers/ crown, original crystal, serial 600xxx

Movement: Seiko cal. 6138B, automatic, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Signed Stelux steel linked bracelet, 18mm lug width (bracelet will fit up to a 7 3/4” wrist)

Features: Blue sunburst dial, raised baton hour markers, pointed baton handset, day-date window, 12-hour counting chronograph w/ 30-minute intervals, screw-down case back, flat crystal, tachymeter scale, tritium lume, circa 1976

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In excellent all original condition. The dial is very good with no defects such as blemishes or discoloration. The lume is good and present. The case is good with no signs of any overpolishing and the original finish is still present. The case does have some scratches and signs of use. The movement has been serviced and keeps excellent time with smooth chronograph operation.

Backed by our one-year repair warranty. To trade in your watch towards this purchase or to make arrangements for purchase via wire, check/ cash to save on fees, please send us a message or email