SEIKO 73's BELL - MATIC Cal.4006A

Introducing the Seiko "Bellmatic" made in 1973 .

The Bellmatic, released in 1967 , was Seiko's first alarm watch.
The first domestically produced alarm watch had already been released by Citizen in 1958 , but the "Bellmatic" was the first domestically produced model with an automatic winding mechanism.

Alarm watches require winding a mainspring to power them and a mainspring to activate the alarm, and if they have an automatic winding mechanism, even more powerful winding is required.
The fact that they had to produce a difficult movement shows the high level of Seiko's technological capabilities at the time.

The "Velmatic" was highly popular among business people and was a long-selling model that was sold from 1967 to around 1980 .

Seiko's "Bellmatic" was the first alarm watch made in Japan to feature an automatic winding mechanism.

The dial is a luxurious sunburst silver dial.
It is designed with the outside one level lower, and the center is raised, giving it a three-dimensional appearance.

The hands and indexes are configured as dolphin hands and upright bar indexes.
The bold face design, which emphasizes visibility, is typical of Seiko, and is very attractive.

The black triangle on the inner bezel is a sign to indicate the time the alarm will sound.
With the crown at the 14 o'clock position pulled out to the first notch, the alarm will sound when the hour hand reaches the triangle position.
Of course, you can turn the alarm on and off as you like.

The alarm sound is a little quieter than other brands, but the soft tone is appealing.

The soft tone that emanates from the Bellmatic's honest atmosphere that emphasizes practicality continues to captivate the hearts of many watch fans today.

The movement is a 27 -jewel automatic, Cal. 4006A .

In addition to the alarm function, this model is designed with practicality in mind, with automatic winding and calendar functions.
This movement was used by many business people at the time, which shows its excellent precision and durability.

Size: height: 42.6mm , width: 40.3mm , thickness: 13.6mm , weight: 93g .

At first glance the design appears heavy, but it fits very well when worn and the weight isn't too noticeable.
Since it was a business model at the time, it goes well with suits and jackets, of course, but it can also be combined with casual styles such as shirts and denim jackets.

The condition of the case is good with no noticeable scratches and the edges are well preserved.
The dial is in beautiful condition, just as it was at the time, with no stains or wear.
The movement is running smoothly and all functions such as the alarm work without any problems.
It is equipped with a genuine Seiko metal bracelet.

All watches sold in our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic upon arrival and are only sold after being determined to be genuine, so you can use them with confidence.

When you purchase a watch, we will attach a new leather strap to it when you deliver it to you.
Please select the color you want from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products that come with original watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
A special case for the watch will also be included with the shipment.

Please be sure to read the following information after purchasing an antique watch.

When selling antique watches at RESUME, we do not immediately hand them over to you when you place your order. Instead, we ask a professional craftsman to overhaul them (hereafter referred to as OH) and deliver them to you after the OH is completed. (This takes about 1 to 2 months.)

A professional craftsman with first-class watch repair technician qualifications will completely disassemble your watch, replace worn parts such as the internal gaskets, clean it, oil it, and perform a thorough overhaul, maintaining it to a daily accuracy of about ±1 minute.
When we deliver the machine, we will also send you our own overhaul certificate, which shows what kind of overhaul was performed, as well as photos of the machine being disassembled and maintained.

Of course, due to the nature of the product itself being a second-hand item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we ask for your understanding that we take this approach so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with peace of mind in the future.

When you purchase a product, we offer a one-year warranty depending on the model. Even if the warranty period has expired, we will still repair the product for a fee. If there is no repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.