Seiko Bruce Lee, Ref. 6139-6012, Cal. 6139, Men’s Chronograph Vintage Watch, 1974

Glossy black, white printing and red timing hands give this Seiko 6139-6012 watch from 1974 its racing-dial character. Known as the Bruce Lee model, the chronograph combines aged luminous square markers with a framed day-date and 30-minute counter. Automatic caliber 6139 sits inside a 39 mm steel cushion case, fitted with a Seiko H-link bracelet and signed folding clasp.

Glossy black dial and red chronograph hands

The glossy black dial has applied square hour markers with aged luminous material. A crisp white minute track and internal tachymeter scale surround the display, retaining its high-contrast racing graphics. The framed day-date at 3 adds a separate calendar reading, balanced by the 30-minute register at 6.

Original white baton hour and minute hands have black surrounds and luminous inlays. A vivid red central chronograph seconds hand is joined by a matching red subsidiary hand. Their colour distinguishes the timing readings from the main timekeeping hands.

Brushed cushion steel and recessed original crown

The stainless steel cushion case measures 39 mm across and 44 mm from lug to lug, with a 19 mm attachment fitting. A brushed upper surface contrasts with polished flanks, while the slightly domed crystal completes the period profile. Integrated end links continue the case line into the bracelet.

The original recessed crown sits between 3 and 4. Flanking pushers operate the chronograph with a positive mechanical feel, keeping the controls close to the streamlined cushion silhouette.

Period H-link bracelet and signed clasp

The Seiko stainless steel H-link bracelet is period-correct and original to this example. Brushed outer links and polished inner elements echo the watch head’s contrasting finishes. A signed folding clasp secures the attachment and completes the original metal configuration.

In-house 6139 with quick-set day-date

Seiko’s in-house automatic caliber 6139 has model specifications of 17 jewels and 21,600 vibrations per hour. Its column wheel and vertical clutch control chronograph engagement. Quick-set day and date functions make calendar correction convenient alongside the stopwatch indications.

The cushion outline, racing graphics and integrated attachment retain this 1970s watch’s sports-chronograph character.

This used example retains its original components and is fully serviced and fully operational. A 12-month warranty is included, and secure worldwide shipping is available.