My Seiko Bell-Matics from the 70's

[rwatch0]

I am also collecting Seiko Bell-Matics, the alarm watches. They are classic or vintage watches from the 70's. I have quite a few of them and will post some of them here to show you the different dials, colors, cases etc. They actually have a little hammer that bangs away at the alarm time set. Very cool

4006-7012 This one comes with the day in EN and JP, so you choose either English or Japanese

 

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4006-7002 White dial (different case, lugs are broader than e.g. 4006-7012 with a 17 jewel movement)

 

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4006-7020 27 jewels Red dial

 

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4006-6030 This one has 17 jewels.
The case has more roundish edges and overall is a bit chunkier and has more presence.

 

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4006-6030 White dial

 

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Some group shots.
To give you an idea of the prices, the red one is my most expensive Bell-Matic at $850
The others in general will cost you $350-$450, that is, if you find a good one

 

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Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-6011







With a different alarm ring

 

[Rower]

I got this one from my dad after he died. I would love to get it fixed up and wearable. Unfortunately the bracelet broke and got lost somewhere. That wouldn't be a problem if it had normal lugs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Thrasher]

Where is the bell mechanism?

 

[rwatch0]

Where is the bell mechanism?

I will try to make a pic in a bit

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[rwatch0]

Where is the bell mechanism?

See pic here, I made a red square around it


See video here of the alarm going off

Thanks

 

[rwatch0]

I got this one from my dad after he died. I would love to get it fixed up and wearable. Unfortunately the bracelet broke and got lost somewhere. That wouldn't be a problem if it had normal lugs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi,
That is a warm and personal story, thanks for sharing
Do you know what model it is and what movement is inside? Did you try eBay to find maybe a similar looking one with that same bracelet attachment?
I have some contacts where you might get parts, in EU though, I don't know where you are.
Just know, everything is fixable! Let me know if there's anything I can do.

 

[ChefZorba]

Where is the bell mechanism?

See pic here, I made a red square around it
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See video here of the alarm going off

Thanks

Thanks for sharing! That bell mechanism is so cool!!


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[RepGuy]

I wasn't expecting it to be that thick. Great looking watches though, I especially like the white dial on bracelet

 

[rwatch0]

I wasn't expecting it to be that thick. Great looking watches though, I especially like the white dial on bracelet

Thanks
I think if it were smaller you wouldn't hear the ringing, you can hear the volume of the alarm going off in the video

 

[rwatch0]

I got this one from my dad after he died. I would love to get it fixed up and wearable. Unfortunately the bracelet broke and got lost somewhere. That wouldn't be a problem if it had normal lugs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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You might check out the bay item 142697294529
I bought from that guy before, you might use it as a donor watch for yours...