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Note that on JDM versions, all the words are printed whereas on international dials РІР‚СљSeikoРІР‚Сњ is applied. The main difference is of course the marking. Three types of dials: early JDM, international and late JDM.

РІР‚СљSeiko Speed-TimerРІР‚Сњ: this is the РІР‚Сљlate JDMРІР‚Сњ dial.

РІР‚СљSeiko Chronograph AutomaticРІР‚Сњ: РІР‚СљexportРІР‚Сњ or РІР‚СљinternationalРІР‚Сњ dial.

РІР‚СљSeiko 5 Sports Speed-TimerРІР‚Сњ: we will refer to this version as РІР‚Сљearly JDMРІР‚Сњ dial.

We can group the different versions of dials in three РІР‚СљfamiliesРІР‚Сњ based on the marking at 9 oРІР‚в„ўclock: Below is an example of a 1972 Yachtman equipped with the 6138B: Seiko 6138B movement, marked РІР‚Сљ21 jewelsРІР‚Сњ, from a 1972 6138-0011 watch / Source: .uk Dial Dial families: early JDM, international & late JDM HereРІР‚в„ўs an example of the 6138A, installed in a Japanese domestic Seiko UFO 6138-0011 produced in 1971:Р”Р„ccording to my research, based on catalogs and photographs posted by owners, the UFO was equipped with the 6138A and then, starting somewhere in 1972, with the 6138B which was always marked РІР‚Сљ21 jewelsРІР‚Сњ. The 6138A has 21 jewels and the 6138B either 21 or 23 jewels. The 6138 caliber, running at 21,600 beats per hour, has two variations РІР‚вЂњ the 6138A and the 6138B with a modified switching mechanism. This Seiko is equipped with the 6138 automatic chronograph movement ( click here for a list of all models powered by 6138), released in 1970 (or 1969 according to some sources РІР‚вЂњ but I havenРІР‚в„ўt seen any UFOРІР‚в„ўs manufactured in 69). LetРІР‚в„ўs have a look at the main elements of the UFO, one by one. And then there are franken-masters who will replace missing parts with parts from other watches. Dials, bezels, hands РІР‚вЂњ all of them can be aftermarket and often itРІР‚в„ўs hard to tell the difference. LetРІР‚в„ўs scroll through these eBay listings and see whether we can get something authenticРІР‚В¦ Unfortunately, there are loads of РІР‚СљFeikosРІР‚Сњ out there.

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How to buy an authentic Seiko 6138 Yachtman?Р”В®nough of theory.

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You can watch the full version of the ad here. The fast-food company had to withdraw the ad after hundreds of complaints from customers who thought that the commercial РІР‚вЂњ released close to FatherРІР‚в„ўs Day РІР‚вЂњ cynically exploited childhood bereavement. Last but not least, we have this infamous ad by McDonaldРІР‚в„ўs, where a boy goes through the belongings of his dead father and finds a Seiko 6138 Yachtman. Kimura Fumino wearing her fatherРІР‚в„ўs beautiful watch in StoneРІР‚в„ўs Cocoon (2015).

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The Big/Small Eye is considered as an iconic model in Japan as well, as evidenced by the Japanese investigation movie StoneРІР‚в„ўs Cocoon ( Ishi no Mayu) where main role Kimura Fumino is wearing a watch that belonged to her dead father. Oliver Platt wearing a Seiko UFO in РІР‚СљBicentennial ManРІР‚Сњ (1999) Given its IMDB rating, I decided against watching this movie, so canРІР‚в„ўt tell you much about the story. Apparently he also enjoyed wearing Japanese timepieces РІР‚вЂњ such as the Seiko UFO in Le Magnifique.Р”Р„nother movie is Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams. In some of his movies he is seen with a Submariner, a Breitling Chronomat or a Tank by Cartier. You may know that Jean-Paul Belmondo is a watch aficionado. Our featured watch is a frequent guest on big screen. The last variation of the name is РІР‚СљBig Eye-Small EyeРІР‚Сњ РІР‚вЂњ as you can see, the sub-dials are slightly different in size. For some reason the UFO is called a РІР‚Сљmarine watchРІР‚Сњ here Seiko vintage ad by Unimetrics Inc, official distributor. To my knowledge, the only reference to the РІР‚СљYachtmanРІР‚Сњ nickname is an ad printed by Unimetrics Inc., an official Seiko US distributor in the 70РІР‚в„ўs. Despite the size (44mm!), it actually may fit even smaller wrists (16.5+ cm / 6.5+ in) thanks to the lugless case. The most common name for 6138-001X is РІР‚СљUFOРІР‚Сњ because of its characteristic case that looks like a flying saucer. Seiko UFO: the ADN Name: UFO, Yachtman, Big/Small Eye Bonus: scans of Seiko ads featuring the UFO.Buying a Seiko UFO: the quick checklist.How to buy an authentic Seiko 6138 Yachtman?.