mingus2112 Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Ah. . .here I go again. . .on my quest to have all these crazy Seikos! This is one that I ordered awhile back. It just came in from Japan last week. Well worth the wait, I present to you my Seiko 4006-6040 Bell-Matic: Pictures make her look a little gold, but she's stainless steel. The serial number puts the production date of this beautiful little piece at December, 1974. I got a great deal on her from, i THINK, watchuseek, and then an even BETTER deal once the seller realized that some of the links were messed up from a botched sizing job. (see the pictures) For $100 shipped from Japan to my door, I'm really thrilled. The Bell-Matics have an internal mechanical alarm that's set by a rotating bezel. The alarm is "activated" by pulling out on the upper crown and wound by winding the main (3o'clock) crown in the "in" position. First click on the main crown sets the rotating alarm bezel and second click sets the time. Unfortunately (not to my knowledge anyway) there is no quickest for the day of the week. The date is quickset by pushing in on the 2 o'clock crown. (have to be careful not to push too hard when turning off the alarm or you might change the date. i think being aware of it is enough to avoid it, though, as i've never pushed it by accident.) My only dislike about it is the lack of any lugs to change the strap. The strap can be changed, but as you can see in the pictures the attachment is kind of like the AP straps. Perhaps I can get someone to make me a nice strap! This would look great on brown leather. Here are some more pictures: -James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I fitted a new balance in one of these the other week, a lovely movement that runs like a train, i loved the alarm function too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Very cool! It's amazing what's out there in the Seiko world. Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 There's nothing like a little vintage, that's a fine piece for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Great stuff. I just wish there was an easy way to fit Seiko auto movements in some of our reps. Solid, reliable and repairable movements!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingus2112 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Great stuff. I just wish there was an easy way to fit Seiko auto movements in some of our reps. Solid, reliable and repairable movements!! Agreed. Readily available too! Only thing I DON'T like about them is the inability to handwind. I'm not even allowed to have a winder in my bedroom (the noise drives my wife crazy. . .even though it's damn quiet) so none of them stay wound. When i don't shake them enough in the morning, i'm over an hour behind by lunch. Sitting in front of a computer all day does little to wind a watch! lol LOVE them though! -James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Great watch. I really like these vintage Seikos. Nice size, interesting mechanics and a brand with a heritage. By the way, the Seiko chronographs from early seventies are still a lot of cool watch for little money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 You need more porn in your life, after the wife catches you with that you may be allowed a winder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Excellent looking vintage model. For $100 I bet you are thrilled! I have often wondered about these bellmatics, and never taken the plunge. Your pics are great though. I think you have fuelled an interest here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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