Seiko “John Player Special” Chronograph – [41mm] Automatic (Ref. 6138-8030)

This is the iconic Seiko “John Player Special”, a vintage automatic chronograph beloved by collectors for its bold racing-inspired design. Nicknamed after the famous John Player Special Formula 1 livery, this model combines Seiko’s legendary reliability with unmistakable motorsport styling.

Key Features:

• Brand/Model: Seiko Chronograph “John Player Special”

• Reference: 6138-8030

• Movement: Automatic (self-winding, no battery required)

• Dial Size: 41mm

• Dial: Black base dial with dual golden sub-dials (12-hour and 30-minute registers)

• Functions: Chronograph, Tachymeter scale, Day-Date at 3 o’clock

• Case Material: Stainless Steel with brushed finish

• Crystal: Hardlex mineral glass

• Bracelet: Stainless Steel (period-correct)

• Caseback: Signed Seiko, model and serial engraved (Japan made)

• Era: Circa 1970s