Seiko 6139-6012 automatic chronograph 1973

An attractive Seiko automatic chronograph wristwatch ref. 6139-6012 in stainless steel from 1973 with New Old Stock vintage riveted bracelet

Case
Stainless steel

Dial
Blue sunburst dial with chronograph sub-dial at 6 ‘o clock

Movement
Automatic in-house Seiko cal. 6139

Strap
New Old Stock vintage riveted bracelet (19mm)

Condition
This reference is amongst others known for being worn by the famous actor Bruce Lee. In 1973, most chronograph wristwatches featured hound wound movements. This watch however is fitted with an accurate, in-house movement (cal. 6139) by Seiko. The eye-catching blue sunburst dial is complimented by the orange chronograph hands, and well finished day-date window.

The overall quality of this early chronograph wristwatch is very high for its price range. Many vintage watch collector boxes are ticked when braking down the different aspects of this Seiko chronograph.

The case of this automatic Seiko chronograph show slight signs of use.

Measurement
39×43 mm

Provenance
Watch collector from The Netherlands