I have 10 Bell-Matics in my collection and this video is superb for me. I also love the intricacy of the movement and I am in the process of servicing (very slowly) my 4006-6000 27J. Thank you Spencer for sharing your expertise.
Absolutely loving this! My Dad always wore Seikos, and he gifted me a blue dial Bellmatic 4006-6031 on a “Coffin” bracelet back in the ‘80’s, and It was my everyday wear for years. I still own it, and and 3 others- I just love them. Can’t wait for pt 2!
I had a Bellmatic for a few years from 2008 until 2012 and it became my everyday work watch for the office. I think it cost me £9 and was in very good condition, case nice and crisp and little wear. Movement was fresh and it kept great time. I used the alarm several times a day despite having a phone alarm, as it was so much more discreet. Decided to sell it after I focussed on sport watches not dress watches, for £45. This video makes me regret selling it. Alarm complications on autos are so cool and as always Seiko's design and execution is something to behold compared to say TAG's. Cant wait to see the re-assembly - keep up the great videos Spencer.
Thanks Ron - it was a lot of fun. This particular model is a titch too conservative for me, so I'm selling it on the website and will be building up another Belle with a big clunky case.
Have a 17 jewel one of these great watches and it was a pleasure to learn of its sales history and how much effort the company put into the work and promotion, it truly was going to be the businessman's essential item to own and travel with, I enjoy wearing my watch and am happy to learn more about the works, thank you. Tom
Yessssss! Made some popcorn for this one! Whenever I see these with the caseback off there's normally rust/pitting around the caseback seal, this is super duper clean!
Yay! I don't remember what happened to my pops bellmatic, lost to time I guess but I do remember him activating that alarm and being completely fascinated as a child. I'd ask how it worked and he would just say magic. Magic indeed.
I own that same model in gold, and it actually has remnants of a case spring in there. It’s dramatically fragile and I guess many of them have been lost over time. Likely a reason why Seiko avoided them completely in many models, I believe even in later Bell Matics. Thanks for the video, I have not dared to touch one of my Bell Matics, not until I manage to fluently handle 7009s and the like.
Have been really looking forward to watching this! Wearing my 4006-6020 27J from Jan 70 while I enjoy seeing another Bell brought back to life! Thanks Spencer for another great video, looking forward to part two and seeing it in your watch box amongst your other amazing collection of watches. While you are digging through your Bell-Matic parts, if you come across a bracelet for a 4006-7000, please let me know as I have a very special watch to reunite it with ;)
What a journey. Well done Spence! I think in your next life you will be a heart surgeon. :) The Bellmatic is one of my favorite Seiko's. Maybe they will make a reissue, but to your point, it would cost them too much money in developing this movement. I'm in the market to find a Bellmatic in pristine condition. Mike - Cambridge MA
That was fascinating, Spencer! I don't remember ever seeing you service a bellmatic on your channel before, so for me this is a first. I was gobsmacked by the number of parts! I now need to get one!!! All the best to you and your family
Spencer, the alarm button has to be pushed in to wind power into the 2nd mainspring. The button position acts as an interlock that takes the winding pinion out so that the crown doesn’t turn when the alarm goes off. :-)
seeing this video after the last year and the original evaluation video is a little frustrating but im glad the watch will be fully serviced and used. Maybe well see it on the wrist in the future
Nice. I also have a 27j bellmatic (a black 4006-7050T). Runs very good on the timegrapher after all these years. The only thing I don't like is it not having a quick day setting, and no hand winding (although that last one might be difficult with the alarm winding) Looks like a very complex movement to service.
Yes, complex. Building a spring-powered house of cards and hoping nothing goes PING into a corner. But I agree with your wish list. I love watches I can hand-wind.
A bit late, but: pushing in the alarm setter will forward the date. To quickset the weekday, one can set time clockwise until 3am, then after the weekday turned over dial back to 10pm - and repeat. And yes, that’s an intended feature :)
Be interesting to see if you remove the day/date window frame, I have a stunning aqua blue bellmatic dial and some knit whit tried levering off the alarm ring denting the edge of the day/date window frame. I have considered trying to remove it but not sure if it would damage the laquer on the dial side, love the 28th Jewel BTW :-)
I have just been left a 4006 6011 silver dial it was my father's wath he left it to me in his will always loved the watch since I was a kid, I really want it serviced and looked at if anyone can help, Thanks
I have this watch ( mine is the 4006-7012). Bought it in Japan in 1973. My question is, where can I get that exact band? I had it sized in japan in 1973 and it hasn't fit my wrist for years now. I'm sure you know but this is a 19mm size band. I'd like the same band style as when I bought it 49 years ago. Thanks for any help.
Look for that model on eBay, in any condition, if it has the bracelet. Ideally a junker will still be on one, and then you're set and you can flip the remains back on eBay and make some money back.
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch thanks for the information. I'll give that a try. Great video. It felt like you were working on my watch! Watching someone work on a watch that looks exactly like mine makes me want to get my Bell-Matic back on my wrist! Thanks for the video and advice.
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I have 10 Bell-Matics in my collection and this video is superb for me. I also love the intricacy of the movement and I am in the process of servicing (very slowly) my 4006-6000 27J. Thank you Spencer for sharing your expertise.
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely loving this! My Dad always wore Seikos, and he gifted me a blue dial Bellmatic 4006-6031 on a “Coffin” bracelet back in the ‘80’s, and It was my everyday wear for years. I still own it, and and 3 others- I just love them. Can’t wait for pt 2!
Thanks for sharing!
They're expensive now ! Very collectable.
I had a Bellmatic for a few years from 2008 until 2012 and it became my everyday work watch for the office. I think it cost me £9 and was in very good condition, case nice and crisp and little wear. Movement was fresh and it kept great time. I used the alarm several times a day despite having a phone alarm, as it was so much more discreet. Decided to sell it after I focussed on sport watches not dress watches, for £45. This video makes me regret selling it. Alarm complications on autos are so cool and as always Seiko's design and execution is something to behold compared to say TAG's. Cant wait to see the re-assembly - keep up the great videos Spencer.
Thanks Ron - it was a lot of fun. This particular model is a titch too conservative for me, so I'm selling it on the website and will be building up another Belle with a big clunky case.
Great video about a beautiful watch. Waiting already for part 2. Thanks for sharing Spencer.
Thanks for watching!
Just bought a 4006-6040.Managed to work the alarm. Just such nice watch.
Have a 17 jewel one of these great watches and it was a pleasure to learn of its sales history and how much effort the company put into the work and promotion, it truly was going to be the businessman's essential item to own and travel with, I enjoy wearing my watch and am happy to learn more about the works, thank you. Tom
17 jewels vs 27. As Spencer said some are decorative and perhaps the usual spring arbor ports that's still a third less. Interesting anyway.
Grazie della condivisione ! Usefull video! I almost finish the overhaul to my 4006 7012 ❤❤
Yessssss! Made some popcorn for this one!
Whenever I see these with the caseback off there's normally rust/pitting around the caseback seal, this is super duper clean!
Yay! I don't remember what happened to my pops bellmatic, lost to time I guess but I do remember him activating that alarm and being completely fascinated as a child. I'd ask how it worked and he would just say magic. Magic indeed.
I own that same model in gold, and it actually has remnants of a case spring in there. It’s dramatically fragile and I guess many of them have been lost over time. Likely a reason why Seiko avoided them completely in many models, I believe even in later Bell Matics. Thanks for the video, I have not dared to touch one of my Bell Matics, not until I manage to fluently handle 7009s and the like.
Have been really looking forward to watching this! Wearing my 4006-6020 27J from Jan 70 while I enjoy seeing another Bell brought back to life! Thanks Spencer for another great video, looking forward to part two and seeing it in your watch box amongst your other amazing collection of watches. While you are digging through your Bell-Matic parts, if you come across a bracelet for a 4006-7000, please let me know as I have a very special watch to reunite it with ;)
That is awesome!
What a journey. Well done Spence! I think in your next life you will be a heart surgeon. :) The Bellmatic is one of my favorite Seiko's. Maybe they will make a reissue, but to your point, it would cost them too much money in developing this movement. I'm in the market to find a Bellmatic in pristine condition. Mike - Cambridge MA
That was fascinating, Spencer! I don't remember ever seeing you service a bellmatic on your channel before, so for me this is a first. I was gobsmacked by the number of parts! I now need to get one!!! All the best to you and your family
My pleasure!
Spencer, the alarm button has to be pushed in to wind power into the 2nd mainspring. The button position acts as an interlock that takes the winding pinion out so that the crown doesn’t turn when the alarm goes off. :-)
We live and learn. Or in my case, learn, forget, re-learn, forget again, and am reminded.
brains, what good are they?
The radiant blue dial is a beauty to wear.
seeing this video after the last year and the original evaluation video is a little frustrating but im glad the watch will be fully serviced and used. Maybe well see it on the wrist in the future
Why so little views I am sure you are one of the best Spencer, keep up the good work.
I think my videos are good for a specific sort of viewer, and there just aren't that many of us.
Nice.
I also have a 27j bellmatic (a black 4006-7050T). Runs very good on the timegrapher after all these years.
The only thing I don't like is it not having a quick day setting, and no hand winding (although that last one might be difficult with the alarm winding)
Looks like a very complex movement to service.
Yes, complex. Building a spring-powered house of cards and hoping nothing goes PING into a corner. But I agree with your wish list. I love watches I can hand-wind.
A bit late, but: pushing in the alarm setter will forward the date. To quickset the weekday, one can set time clockwise until 3am, then after the weekday turned over dial back to 10pm - and repeat. And yes, that’s an intended feature :)
Be interesting to see if you remove the day/date window frame, I have a stunning aqua blue bellmatic dial and some knit whit tried levering off the alarm ring denting the edge of the day/date window frame.
I have considered trying to remove it but not sure if it would damage the laquer on the dial side, love the 28th Jewel BTW :-)
Just got one with this same bracelet which seems to be NOS and has that same little weird logo on the clasp.
Nice end links on the auto tuna btw ;-)
thanks buddy :)
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch of course. anytime!
Would love one ,wonder if Seiko will revive the model for the rest of the world?
I can't imagine they ever would - it's a hellishly complex movement that doesn't really have a functional home in our culture anymore.
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch - maybe not for you but would for me ! I use mine (cricket style) since 1967 to today still working and using!
The case line looks similar like the marine master case.
would you say that the seiko 6139 6002 silver dial is more rear than the seiko 6139 6007?
Yes, by a lot.
I have just been left a 4006 6011 silver dial it was my father's wath he left it to me in his will always loved the watch since I was a kid,
I really want it serviced and looked at if anyone can help,
Thanks
Why does no lume generally (always) = JDM? Was there just an aversion to lume in Japan in that era?
Doesn't the 'T' in 7010T usually indicate tritium, or am I missing something?
Being that lume was for decades radioactive the avoidance of such by the Japanese people is understandable.
I have this watch ( mine is the 4006-7012). Bought it in Japan in 1973. My question is, where can I get that exact band? I had it sized in japan in 1973 and it hasn't fit my wrist for years now. I'm sure you know but this is a 19mm size band. I'd like the same band style as when I bought it 49 years ago. Thanks for any help.
Look for that model on eBay, in any condition, if it has the bracelet. Ideally a junker will still be on one, and then you're set and you can flip the remains back on eBay and make some money back.
@@SpencerKleinVintageWatch thanks for the information. I'll give that a try. Great video. It felt like you were working on my watch! Watching someone work on a watch that looks exactly like mine makes me want to get my Bell-Matic back on my wrist! Thanks for the video and advice.
@6:43 Bell sounds
Sharpening screwdrivers. Who woulda thunk it?
Can you imagine what Seiko would charge if the made that now.
I can't imagine, I really can't. Thankfully the originals are plentiful and not expensive most of the time.
24:56,thats what she said!
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I do have a 1977 October 4006 6080 blue dial 17 jewel⌚