Is it fake? Seiko

frfsn
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Hello everyone, i found this seiko on my dads safe that was closed for more than 15 years, the watch its a bit dirty but it works, i wanna know if its original or fake, it seams the bracelet its from another seiko, thats why i was wondering if anything more its not ok. Thank you

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redpcar
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It's a 'bull head' Seiko chronograph. I love these.

Bracelet looks fine. Enjoy!
 
frfsn
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redpcar redpcar
It's a 'bull head' Seiko chronograph. I love these.

Bracelet looks fine. Enjoy!
Thanks for the info, so the bracelet its original from this watch?
 
JimInOz
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frfsn frfsn
so the bracelet its original from this watch?
Probably not, although it is a genuine Seiko bracelet and may have been a replacement for a damaged original.
It doesn't really matter, you have a very nice Bullhead.
 
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JimInOz JimInOz
Probably not, although it is a genuine Seiko bracelet and may have been a replacement for a damaged original.
It doesn't really matter, you have a very nice Bullhead.
Is it worth to put on a store to clean it or stay like this? Should i buy the original bracelet?
 
redpcar
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The bracelet is period correct for your watch. It may or may not be original. It's not worth the time trying to find out. If you like it, wear it. If you don't like it, swap it out. Not much value placed on Seiko bracelets as there are billions out there.
If your Bullhead runs and keeps time, wear the heck out of it. You will get plenty of compliments. Not sure what it costs for a full service.
 
SOG53
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Seiko bullhead 6138-0040 came in 2 flavors, the brown “Root beer” and the “Black Horse” with black dial and blue subdials.
It’s a great movement and highly collectible watch. It is very large but fun to wear. Here’s a good overview:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-watches/tbt-seiko-bullhead-6138-0040/#gref

It came on a fish bone bracelet seen on my black one, and an oyster bracelet on the Root beer pictured. I agree with others that Seiko bracelet you have is fine I wouldn’t change it. It is heirloom might as well wear it as your father did. If you like it and plan to wear it I would find a vintage Seiko friendly watchmaker and have it serviced They are great watches and fun to wear.

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omegakurono
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I always recommend servicing a vintage watch before wearing it, especially these vintage Seiko chronographs. I paid around $400 to get my Jumbo service a couple years back, but that included setting the mainspring arbor port jewel so ymmw.
 
Charles sanders
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SOG53 SOG53
Seiko bullhead 6138-0040 came in 2 flavors, the brown “Root beer” and the “Black Horse” with black dial and blue subdials.
It’s a great movement and highly collectible watch. It is very large but fun to wear. Here’s a good overview:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-watches/tbt-seiko-bullhead-6138-0040/#gref

It came on a fish bone bracelet seen on my black one, and an oyster bracelet on the Root beer pictured. I agree with others that Seiko bracelet you have is fine I wouldn’t change it. It is heirloom might as well wear it as your father did. If you like it and plan to wear it I would find a vintage Seiko friendly watchmaker and have it serviced They are great watches and fun to wear.

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Very nice.
 
shafa.ali.muj009
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SOG53 SOG53
Seiko bullhead 6138-0040 came in 2 flavors, the brown “Root beer” and the “Black Horse” with black dial and blue subdials.
It’s a great movement and highly collectible watch. It is very large but fun to wear. Here’s a good overview:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-watches/tbt-seiko-bullhead-6138-0040/#gref

It came on a fish bone bracelet seen on my black one, and an oyster bracelet on the Root beer pictured. I agree with others that Seiko bracelet you have is fine I wouldn’t change it. It is heirloom might as well wear it as your father did. If you like it and plan to wear it I would find a vintage Seiko friendly watchmaker and have it serviced They are great watches and fun to wear.

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The Root beer looks awesome. Also one of the few times that I saw the crown of a Seiko at the 12 o'clock position. Cool watches.
 
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