Seiko "Pogue" 6139-6002

William Pogue
William Pogue using a Seiko watch in space
Image: © Nasa

Seiko "Pogue" 6139-6002

William Pogue
In 1973, William Pogue wore his personal Seiko 6139-6002 on Skylab 4. Not NASA-issued, it became the first automatic chronograph worn in space and later earned the nickname “Pogue.”
Movement:
Quartz
Case material:
Stainless steel
Skylab 4, 1973
First automatic chrono in space
Image: © ragoarts

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